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Ways to avoid sun, and capture it

Hot, dry summer predicted

Sun-lovers should head to the Bay of Plenty or Hawkes Bay for the best weather this summer, but most of the country can expect warmer, drier weather.

NZ research offers chance to break into $1.6b seaweed industry

NZ scientists drop robots in ocean for global project

Huge wind gusts reported around NZ

Despite 120km/h gales in the South Island and lower North Island there have been no reports of damage, emergency services say.

Editorial: Judge's refreshing ruling

A scathing judgment backing Niwa represents a damning of climate sceptics' crusade.

Aerosol ban averted 'catastrophe'

A worldwide treaty banning aerosols 25 years ago averted a global catastrophe, New Zealand ozone layer scientists said today.

Brian Rudman: One small word, one giant setback for denial

Hauraki Gulf: Planning for the future

As valuable to marine life as it is prized by humans, the Hauraki Gulf is in decline. Though solutions seem as elusive as the gulf's fish stocks, a groundswell is building for collaboration.