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One bad rainstorm away from disaster: why proposed changes to forestry rules won’t solve the ‘slash’ problem

The biggest environmental problems for commercial plantation forestry in New Zealand’s steep hill country are discharges of slash (woody debris left behind after logging) and sediment from clear-fell harvests.

The Conversation

Rocket Lab launches 'Get the Hawk Outta Here' mission from New Zealand (video)

Rocket Lab launched an Electron rocket from New Zealand on June 26. The rocket carried a trio of radio frequency geolocation satellites and one experimental payload into a polar orbit.

Space

NASA Denied Peter Beck An Internship 20 Years Ago So He Drew A Logo On A Napkin And Launched Rocket Lab — Now It's A $15B Company

In 2006, a young rocket enthusiast from New Zealand traveled to the United States to show off his experiments to NASA. He was hoping to walk away with an internship, but he was instead escorted off the premises.

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“Even though Stevie Ray Vaughan wasn’t playing heavy metal, he had the elements of the style through pure skill alone”: Blues-inspired but metal-trained, he had a top 5 album at 16 – with no spiky guitars in sight. Meet Alien Weaponry’s Lewis de Jong

The New Zealand metallers have supported Kerry King, have Lamb of God guesting on their record, and a sound that celebrates their Māori heritage that de Jong says is all about the riff

Guitar World

Western Force vs British and Irish Lions: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

Andy Farrell’s side looking to bounce back from Argentina defeat as they kick off Australia tour against Super Rugby opposition

Evening Standard

Magpies may not be a pesky Australian import – new research finds their ancestors thrived in NZ a long time ago

For many New Zealanders, the Australian magpie is a familiar, if sometimes vexing, sight. Introduced from Australia in the 1860s, magpies are known for their territorial dive-bombing during nesting season, which has cemented their reputation as an unwelcome import.

The Conversation

Maori Party MP Kemp dies in New Zealand

The Maori Party is mourning one of its MPs, Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who died in Auckland overnight after a July 2024 diagnosis of kidney disease.

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Stable public housing in the first year of life boosts children’s wellbeing years down the track – new research

New Zealand’s unaffordable housing market means low-income families face big constraints on their accommodation options. This involves often accepting housing that is insecure, cold, damp or in unsuitable neighbourhoods.

The Conversation

Whose story is being told – and why? Four questions museum visitors should ask themselves these school holidays

The winter school holidays will mean families across Aotearoa New Zealand will be looking for indoor activities to entertain children. With millions of visitors each year, museums focused on the country’s history will inevitably play host to local and international visitors.

The Conversation

New Zealand departs climate action group

The Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance no longer counts New Zealand as an associate member after the mining-friendly Kiwi government opted to leave the group.

AAP

New Zealand hails Auckland City heroes after famous draw with Boca Juniors

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New Zealanders hail Auckland City as "heroic" and "remarkable" after famous draw with Boca Juniors

It might not have been the shot heard around the world but it was a goal that reverbrated 8,000 miles away when Auckland City FC held Boca Juniors to a 1-1 draw at the FIFA Club World Cup

The Independent UK

West Indies vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in West Indies 2025

Follow all the action from Kensington Oval

The Independent UK

Adventure awaits: six countries offering relocation grants — from Ireland to New Zealand

The countries where a warm welcome awaits for eligible British and EU passport holders

Evening Standard

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New Zealand ad campaign to make country ‘best place in the world to have herpes’ wins top prize at Cannes Lions

Retro-style tourism video fronted by a former All Blacks coach won the Cannes Lions grand prix for good award

The Independent UK

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Bangladesh in Sri Lanka 2025

Follow all the action from Sinhalese Sports Club Ground

The Conversation

Data gaps and demographic change: the end of the NZ census will create big blind spots

Ending the New Zealand census as we’ve known it will save money – it was “no longer financially viable”, according to Statistics Minister Shane Reti – but the true cost of those savings could be considerable.

The Conversation

More women are using medical cannabis – but new research shows barriers push some into illegal markets

The number of women using medicinal cannabis is growing in New Zealand and overseas. They use cannabis treatment for general conditions such as pain, anxiety, inflammation and nausea, as well as gynaecological conditions, including endometriosis, pelvic floor conditions, and menopause.

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21 Of The Most Amazing Places To Visit In New Zealand

Everyone has a bucket list filled with countries they would like to visit during their lifetime. Well, hopefully, New Zealand is among it because the views are totally mesmerizing.

The Guardian - AU

Rich Americans flock to apply for New Zealand’s ‘golden visas’ after rules relaxed

Coalition government loosened requirements for its Active Investor Plus visa in bid to boost flagging economy

The Conversation

NZ’s plan to ‘welcome anyone, from anywhere, anytime’ is not a sustainable tourism policy

Attracting more Chinese tourists to New Zealand, including during the off-season, was a major part of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s trade agenda during his visit to China last week. As Tourism Minister Louise Upston put it: “we welcome anyone, from anywhere, anytime”.

AAP

New Zealand wants justification for US bombings in Iran

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has declined to give the United States support for its bombing attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.

The Conversation

NZ’s changing diet: Māori bread and jackfruit join other new foods in the country’s nutritional database

The latest update to the New Zealand food composition database, a comprehensive collection of nutrient data collated jointly by Plant Food Research and the Ministry of Health, brings more than just numbers: it adds insights into culturally important foods and their role in diets.

The Guardian - AU

‘Turning into a little Finland’: chilly New Zealand gets the hots for beachside saunas

Once confined to upmarket spas and grimy gyms, saunas are popping up across the country

The Guardian - UK

Noel Edmonds’ Kiwi Adventure review – Mr Blobby meets crystal healing in this ‘rocking’ TV return

You’d have to utterly hate the TV host to resist this tale of his woo woo life as a New Zealand pub landlord. Brace yourself for copious talk of ‘body energy systems’

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