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3 days ago · The government's new climate target for 2035 has surprised even some of its strongest critics with how small the promised emissions reductions are.. All countries including …

4 days ago · The government is expected to reveal its next climate change target on Thursday night, amid scrutiny from the international community.. A former climate change ambassador is …

4 days ago · Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has revealed New Zealand's second emissions reduction target of between 51 and 55 percent compared to 2005 levels. Required …

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4 days ago · No-cause evictions are back from Thursday - and landlords are being told not to see it as "carte blanche to end tenancies at will". Amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act …

4 days ago · Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is today set to reveal New Zealand's climate targets for 2030-2035, after the government committed to legislation on climate adaptation this …

The man whose body was found on Bethells beach, Abhishek Arora, was amongst a group of swimmers who got into difficulty in the water at Piha on Tuesday evening. The father of one of …

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Dec 31, 2024 · Anyone who's been trying to 'survive until 2025' might be counting down the days until the new year. But while brighter economic times are likely ahead, don't expect them to …