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You’ve probably never heard of synchronous condensers. But they’re essential in the push for renewables
As ageing coal plants head for retirement, authorities are turning to a century-old technology to stabilise the grid.
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Cheap Chinese EVs could soon shake up NZ’s used car market. Are we ready?
Chinese EVs are approaching the price of older used petrol vehicles. That could disrupt a whole support industry, from gas stations to mechanics and dealers.
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Three years after October 7, global attention on Gaza has receded. The real test will come after Israel’s election
A small but vocal global campaign has maintained pressure on Israel, but will this hold if a less extreme government is elected?
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This chart tells you everything you need to know about the downturn in property prices
Property prices are up 78% since 2020, so the decline to date has erased only one year of gains. And it’s made the market more affordable for first-home buyers.
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How much is the European trade deal at risk over NZ’s climate commitments?
A complaint to the European Commission over NZ’s potentially broken climate promises in the EU trade agreement looks strong. But the legal threshold is high.
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‘1.5°C to stay alive’: Pacific countries demand the world makes good on climate promises
There’s a strong desire for this Pacific meeting to spur the global summit to action.
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Slow down, reminisce if it feels right: practical tips for talking to people with dementia
The basics are the same: be respectful and don’t make assumptions. But these practical tips can make conversations more meaningful and less distressing.
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Africa’s rhinos often get the spotlight – but Indonesia’s two rhino species are far closer to extinction
The latest State of the Rhino report reveals the urgent plight of the Javan and Sumatran rhino populations.
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Unusual senses: the secret superpowers of amphibians and reptiles
Sometimes, the most extraordinary things in nature are the things we cannot see.
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Rhinos and elephants can cause huge problems if reintroduced badly – here’s how to get it right
Large animals such as rhino and elephant need to be moved carefully, if they are relocated to a new reserve.
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Does increased childcare funding help mothers into work?
The design of funding systems may matter more than funding levels.
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Partita by Barbara Kingsolver: the touching story of a musician striving to bring the movements of her life together
An inventive book in which each chapter is named after the sections in a partita and serves same role in creating the whole piece.