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AgResearch Makes Insect Control Discovery

New Zealand's largest Crown Research Institute has announced a breakthrough discovery of a “clean green” alternative to control insect pests.

UK Researchers Make Cow Fertility Breakthrough

British researchers have made a significant breakthrough in their understanding of how infection of the uterus damages fertility in cows, which could provide insights into how to treat infections such as chlamydia in humans.

MPs Argue Over Risks Of Organics Farming

The sustainability of organic farming practices has come in for criticism in Parliament with Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton echoing concerns that some organics practices can be toxic.

Small Ozone Hole Not Sign Of Recovery: WMO

The hole on the ozone layer over the Antarctic is relatively small this year, although this is due to mild temperatures in the region’s stratosphere this winter and is not a sign of recovery, according to the United Nations World Meteorological Organisati

Young River Landslide Biggest In 16 Years

Geologists have found that the Young River landslide in Mt Aspiring National Park is the biggest landslide in New Zealand since the top fell off Mount Cook in 1991.

IT Workers Demand Fewer Hours: Survey

Increasing numbers of information technology workers want to move to the provinces and work fewer hours, according to an industry survey.

Hanmer Springs Rocked By Quake

An earthquake hit near Hanmer Springs in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Breakfast Time Quake Shakes South Island

A 5.6 force earthquake near Hanmer Springs shook parts of the South Island and was felt in Wellington this morning.

Scientists Slam Makeup Of Emissions Trading Panel

An organisation representing hundreds of the country’s scientists says it is “farcical” a leadership group set up to advise the Government on its emissions trading scheme has no working scientists.

UN Gives NZ World Stage On Carbon Neutrality

The Government has been given a world stage to showcase its ambitious goal to make New Zealand carbon neutral.

Essential Information About Emissions Trading Systems

Part 6 – Issues relating to equitable and efficient allocation of emission units

Red Tape Review Produces Quick-Fix Law Change

Legislation is to be pushed through Parliament to remove nuisance, costly or outdated red-tape hampering parts of the fishing, health, tourism and research industries.

Smoking May Affect Genes: Study

Scientists in Canada say smoking may permanently affect key genes in the body.

Naturally-Occurring Arsenic In Water

Scientists say naturally-occurring arsenic in drinking water poses a growing health risk across the world.

Study Suggests Human Transmission Of Bird Flu

United States researchers say mathematical analysis has confirmed that bird flu spread from person to person in Indonesia earlier this year.

Clouds May Hamper Lunar Eclipse View

Clouds may prevent some people from watching the moon glow red in this evening's lunar eclipse.

Preparing For Anti-Spam Act

A technology commentator says people can expect their email inboxes to be flooded by commercial messages before anti-spam legislation comes into force on September 5.

Quake Shakes Lower North Island

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook the lower North Island on Saturday.

Fossil Finds Humans, Gorillas Split In Africa

Scientists say that a fossil find in Ethiopia indicates that humans and gorillas split from each other at least two million years earlier than previously believed.

Diamonds World’s Oldest Friend

Scientists say they have discovered diamonds in Australia almost as old as the Earth itself.

Ethnic Mortality Rates May Be Converging

New research suggests inequalities in health care between ethnicities may be lessening.

‘Secret Squirrel’ Carbon Trading Policy Frustrates Business

Frustration is mounting that the Government continues to give little away about the shape of its planned emissions trading scheme, sparking business fears that the policy is being politicised.

Space Shuttle Lands Safely

The space shuttle Endeavour has touched down safely at the Kennedy Space Center following a 13-day mission to the International Space Station.

Islands Emerge As Arctic Ice Shrinks

Previously unknown islands are appearing as Arctic summer sea ice shrinks to record lows, raising questions about whether global warming is outpacing United Nations projections, experts say.

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