How Can Ruapehu’s Ski Fields Reimagine Their Future Amid Climate Change Challenges?

Explore the uncertain future of Ruapehu’s iconic ski fields amidst economic challenges, climate change, and its rich cultural significance.

Racism and democracy: Why do claims of ‘division by race’ in the NZ election and Voice referendum need challenging?

On both sides of the Tasman, some people are claiming Indigenous policies risk their nation being divided along racial lines.

Sustain: What can be done about invasive species?

Maria Armoudian discusses invasive species with ecological experts Jacqueline Beggs and Al Glen.

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Can NZ step up and address Earth system decline?

Can NZ step up and address Earth system decline?

The Government of Aotearoa New Zealand has a unique opportunity to demonstrate leadership and action by changing its laws to conform with the laws of nature, writes Klaus Bosselmann. Can NZ step up and help lead?

The fall into the abyss

The fall into the abyss

In April 1909, two waves of massacres shook the province of Adana, located in the southern Anatolia region of modern-day Turkey, killing more than 20,000 Armenians and 2,000 Muslims.

Who are you calling a Nazi?

Who are you calling a Nazi?

While it is all too easy and comfortable to indulge in our Nazi fascination to demonise our enemies, maybe we should still the media chaos just for a moment and reflect. Who are you calling a Nazi? And why?

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From farming to fermentation: Could New Zealand ‘brew up’ new foods to reduce agricultural emissions?

From farming to fermentation: Could New Zealand ‘brew up’ new foods to reduce agricultural emissions?

Addressing the problem of New Zealand’s agricultural emissions has mainly focused on technical fixes aimed at reducing methane and nitrous oxide produced by livestock and fertiliser and relying on voluntary agreements with the industry. But these measures may not result in substantial emissions reductions any time soon.

COP27: Breakthrough? Or an inadequate response to the climate crisis?

COP27: Breakthrough? Or an inadequate response to the climate crisis?

For 30 years, developing nations have fought to establish an international fund to pay for the “loss and damage” they suffer as a result of climate change. As the COP27 climate summit in Egypt wrapped up over the weekend, they finally succeeded. While it’s a historic moment, the agreement of loss and damage financing left many details yet to be sorted out. What’s more, many critics have lamented the overall outcome of COP27, saying it falls well short of a sufficient response to the climate crisis.