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NZ genetic engineering laws 'old and tired', top scientist says

Top scientist says NZ's GE laws are "old and tired", amid calls for national discussion.

Rolling with the climate changes

Financier Rabobank is urging farmers to have their say on climate change legislation.

Audrey Young: Reshuffle gives Bridges a chance to right a wrong

COMMENT: Many saw move from climate change to agriculture as a demotion. They were wrong.

Cross about the coming cold snap? Blame it on negative SAM

Why is our mild winter about to take an icy plunge? Blame something called negative SAM.

Agriculture Minister calls for debate on genetic engineering

It's time for a "sensible, mature conversation", he says.

DairyNZ: Methane target not achievable

DairyNZ says an unrealistic methane target is setting farmers up to fail.

New-wave research: $11.5m mega-project to shed light on NZ's changing oceans

An $11.5m project will take a closer look at NZ's vast and fast-changing marine estate.

Rebecca Howard: What's the cost to dairy of going green?

COMMENT: Fonterra, Synlait and A2 Milk face various cost impacts.

Business heavyweights up their climate-change pledge

The Climate Leaders Coalition says its taken an equivalent 264,000 cars off the road.

Rachel Stewart: Get disconnected - you'll find real world again

COMMENT: Time's precious, there are things to see before the lights go out.

Why the climate change crisis requires a 'careful revolution'

Tackling the climate crisis requires a balance of urgency and care, top NZ experts say.

Comment: Biggest threat to our climate is not the cows

Agreement on farm-gate analysis will reward individual effort.

Live: Anti-oil protesters scaling Wellington's tallest building

Greenpeace activists attempting to reach oil giant OMV's headquarters.

Adele Fitzpatrick: Native trees have key role in climate action

COMMENT: Keep native trees at the front of mind in responding to climate change.

Sephora hits back after Auckland store opening waste claims

Claims of irresponsible waste dumping during its much-hyped store launch in Auckland.

Why do so many Kiwis still think we didn't walk on the moon?

The moon landing was a milestone for humanity. But for too many Kiwis, it never happened.