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HSNO submissions close today

A reminder that submissions on the proposed amendments to the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act close TODAY 15 June. To have your say, go...

Treasury reveals $5 billion offshore bill to meet NZ’s 2030 climate target

Meeting New Zealand’s 2030 Paris target could cost up to $5 billion in offshore carbon credits, Treasury says. The money would pay other countries to...

Canadian MP launches Covid vaccine injury inquiry, calls for accountability

A conservative Canadian politician has opened what he’s calling a ‘conversation that matters” with the launch of the Allison Inquiry into Covid vaccine injuries....

Mystery Creek Fieldays kicks off with a range of policy announcements

The biggest agricultural event in the southern hemisphere is underway, with the annual Fieldays event kicking off at Mystery Creek yesterday. Fieldays will run for...

Starmer issues spyware ultimatum as global under-16 social media ban wave hits

A coordinated push is unfolding across multiple countries moving to ban under-16s from social media. The speed and alignment of the shift have critics watching...

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