Tāmaki Makaurau - The number of kākāpō alive has officially fallen to 249 individuals, according the national kākāpō recovery team. The world’s fattest parrot and one of the most critically endangered birds on the planet, is a nocturnal, flightless parrot. And its strangeness doesn't end there. It's critically endangered and one
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Action on safety concerns for corded window coverings
Te Whanganui-a-Tara - The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking feedback on ways to address safety concerns associated with corded window coverings, such as roller blinds, concertina blinds, Roman blinds and slatted blinds such as Venetian blinds. Since 2009, six young children in New Zealand have died due to
ASB scrapping account fees
Tāmaki Makaurau - ASB will charge stop charging monthly fees on everyday business and personal accounts, removing more than $14 million in account fees over the coming year, one of several initiatives to support customers as the cost of living continues to rise. Chief executive Vittoria Shortt says customers across more
What of the growing impacts of climate change on Antarctica?
Antarctic Ice retreat can be slowed by climate-driven changes
Scott Base - New research shows ice-sheet-wide collapse in west Antarctica isn't inevitable as the pace of ice loss varies according to regional differences in atmosphere and ocean circulation. An international team of researchers has combined satellite imagery and climate and ocean records to obtain the most detailed understanding yet of
Kiwis starting to feel the global financial pinch
Te Whanganui-a-Tara - New Zealanders are dealing with cost of living pressures in a difficult global environment despite annual inflation remained unchanged. New Zealanders are making ends meet and many New Zealanders are struggling to pay their grocery bills and mortgages. Bread and butter issues are in front of New Zealanders
