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Scientists were unsure of how microplastics harmed the body – until now
Washington Post: A new study has produced a "huge finding" on microplastic reactivity.
NZ Environment and Climate news
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Tama Potaka defends his Conservation Amendment Bill | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka discusses his contentious Conservation Amendment Bill. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
‘Where does it go?’: Judge questions if burning plastic differs from landfill dumping
Warren Sinclair burns up to 15 tonnes of plastic daily without consent to avoid landfill.
Why scientists retired the dire climate scenario used for over a decade
New York Times: Many on the political right have used the shift to attack climate science.
'Wasted effort': Port ordered to compensate iwi $298k for unpaid cultural labour
Ports of Tauranga must pay iwi after aborting a resource consent application.
A landslide in a scenic fjord set off a mega-tsunami. There may be more to come
NY Times: A cruise ship was sitting just outside Tracy Arm fjord when the landslide hit.
'Absolutely scary': The invisible force making food less nutritious
Experts fear the degradation of Earth's food supply will cause an epidemic of hunger.
These salmon got high on cocaine. That wasn’t the craziest part
New York Times: As it turns out, fish do indeed get wired when on cocaine.
Sharks, stings and social media threats: Inside the record swim down the North Island
Jono Ridler swam 1367km down the North Island’s east coast over 90 days.
Shark nets spark furore at new $203m Club Med resort
A tourism v wildlife battle is raging just months ahead of the resort's opening.
Strongest El Niño in a century? What this rare phenomenon could bring
Washington Post: More Pacific cyclones are likely during 'super El Niño' events.
Kiwi seen in Pureora forest for first time in 25 years
A trail camera filmed the young kiwi just after 4am on February 25.
Electric & hybrid car news
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The return of the DeLorean: flying car races are the future | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Driven editor David Linklater joins Ryan Bridge to discuss flying cars and the future of racing. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
30 years of Gran Turismo: How a racing simulator shaped car culture | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Driven's Damien O'Carroll talks 30 years of Gran Turismo on Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Listen: New Bentley engine created with guitar and drums | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Driven's David Linklater joins Herald NOW to talk Bentley's Torcal and September's car sales. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Celebrating 60 years of Toyota in New Zealand | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Driven's David Linklater on the legacy of NZ's most popular car company. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Ferrari's new EV: Stocks plummet $9 billion | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Driven senior journalist, Damien O'Carroll explains why the luxury vehicle's been received so badly. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Audi recreates legendary 1934 Auto Union Lucca | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Driven editor David Linklater joins Herald NOW. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Cupra Formentor V e-Hybrid first drive: now with extra voltios
Cupra has added plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) technology to its sporty coupe-SUV.
Tesla to open up NZ supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs
Charging network receives a boost after Tesla opens up its superchargers to non-Tesla EVs.
More Environment and Climate news
Scientists filmed a whale birth. The surprise: mum had many helpers
New York Times: At least 10 sperm whales appeared to assist during the birth.
Sanctuary kiwi boost Ruapehu, Tongariro, Wellington and Taranaki populations
The annual translocation efforts are the largest in New Zealand.
'No more possums, rats, stoats': Govt announces plans for Wellington to become first predator-free city
'People aren’t coming to New Zealand to see feral cats or possums,' Tama Potaka says.
Jellyfish, dolphins and support from Kelly Slater as Ridler's epic swim nears end
Jono Ridler is now more than 1100km into his swim down the North Island's east coast.
'Too sick to learn': Schools warn parents to keep kids home as viruses surge
Ministry advice says children with mild symptoms can attend if otherwise well.
'More choice': Ara and UC join forces to create new study pathways
Christchurch institutions have signed a five-year framework for closer collaboration.
More than 100 pupils absent daily at Auckland school as winter illness hits
A similar number of staff and pupils were still absent today.
Rotokawa School wins national education honour
Rotokawa School has created a bot using AI technology that helps teachers deliver a local curriculum using stories gifted from tangata whenua. Video / NZ Herald
What schools are sacrificing to fund extra teachers
The Government increased operational grants by 2% in this year's Budget.
Northland schools say $3 school lunches leaving students hungry
'Free lunch only helps if it is edible.'
Traditional or progressive? Auckland school stoush divides parents
The proposal could upend a long-standing two-school model.
Albany Senior High School principal speaks out amid junior school's extension bid
Albany Senior High School principal Claire Amos has said she was "disappointed" in the junior school's decision. Video / Albany Senior High School
‘No prior knowledge’: Albany school blindsided by junior high's surprise bid
The senior high's principal says she is 'disappointed' by the sister school's move.