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Fertiliser prices and shortages are hamstringing our farmers. But we have other options
Compost, manure and food waste can be turned into biofertilisers made from natural materials.
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Why is NZ spending far more on responding to climate disasters than on reducing future risk?
Only 3% of spending on natural hazards focuses on reducing risk, allowing governments to shift liability but leaving communities unprepared.
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When can you access your super early? A finance and a legal expert explain
There are lessons from the COVID pandemic about why withdrawal rules are so strict.
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After Supreme Court setback, Trump again targets immigration by expanding definition of birthright citizenship
Two new executive orders take aim at aspects of birthright citizenship the high court did not address in its June 2026 ruling.
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Homebuyers are choosing homes with much higher carbon footprints than they realize
Clearer information about energy costs could help home buyers make lower-carbon choices without requiring them to compromise on affordability, space or location.
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Zero-hours contracts are about to change in the UK – how managers respond will be crucial
Changes to zero hours contracts are designed to improve employment terms for workers. Will the cost to employers undermine the plan?
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Wildfires and a summer of extreme heat mean Andy Burnham can’t stay quiet on climate any longer
The new prime minister may find that UK-China relations hold some answers to the climate challenge.
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How Ukraine’s strikes on Russian warehouses became a problem in Kyrgyzstan
Producers as far afield as Central Asia have been affected by Ukraine’s drones attacks on the e-commerce giant.
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Mark Carney’s ‘Canada Strong’ brand may be waning: Why brand politics can be so perilous
Being seen as an effective crisis manager is central to Mark Carney’s political brand, but an emphasis on communication and symbolism in support of the brand can only go so far. Results matter.
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UK-Ukraine drone partnership risks Putin’s wrath but will boost long-term security
The UK government’s plans will prioritise drones and Ukraine is providing expertise and the opportunity to test them on a real battlefield.
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Street dogs: Why India can’t — and shouldn’t — evict its canines
India’s street dogs — like urban coyotes in Canada — reveal how deeply human and animal worlds are intertwined.
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The CDC has a new director – now comes the hard part
Amid multiple disease outbreaks and intense political pressures, Director Erica Schwartz will need to defend scientific independence.