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[ad_1] There will be a gap of several years in our ability to measure the thickness of ice at the top and bottom of the world, scientists warn. Scientists fear satellites that have tracked ice loss in Antarctica and the Arctic will die before replacements are shipped. Photo: BRUSINI Aurélien …

[ad_1] NOVEMBER 27, 2020 Updated 16 hours ago Marc daalder Marc Daalder is a Wellington-based senior political reporter covering Covid-19, climate change, energy, primary industries, technology, and the far right. Twitter: @marcdaalder. Show more Climate change New Zealand may not be invited to a meeting of high-ambition climate leaders in …

[ad_1] This story was originally published on RNZ.co.nz and republished with permission. Fears of exploding parking sensors has prompted the New Plymouth District Council to replace or disable more than 500 of its 1,600 sensors. It has emerged that the lithium batteries in the devices are spontaneously burning, causing them …

[ad_1] Analysis – The cavalry of the coronavirus vaccine is approaching. Hardly a day goes by without headlines about a major development or a new vaccine that is almost ready to go. But it is a cavalry with qualifications: there are tests to finish, regulators to impress, logistics to organize. …

[ad_1] New Zealand ranks first as the best place to be during the coronavirus pandemic, in the rankings of global media company Bloomberg. New Zealand took the top spot in part due to decisive government action to shut down in March before any deaths occurred, Bloomberg reporters said. New Zealanders …

[ad_1] Tropical storms or cyclones are often to blame when beaches are severely eroded. But on the north coast of Australia’s New South Wales at Byron Bay, another force is at play. For the past six months, tourists and locals have been surprised to see Byron’s famous main beach literally …

[ad_1] The police have selected Czech manufacturer Skoda to supply its new top-of-the-line patrol cars as the Holden brand enters the sunset. In a statement Wednesday morning, New Zealand Police announced that they had selected the Skoda Superb as the new front-line police car. The police union said that while …

[ad_1] Police Commissioner Andrew Coster and Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming with one of the new Skoda vehicles. Photo / Police Police are replacing their fleet of front-line Holden vehicles with Skodas. “After a rigorous testing and evaluation process, the New Zealand Police have selected the Skoda Superb as the new …

[ad_1] Thousands of migrants have been granted temporary work visas to fill ordinary jobs that New Zealanders are unprepared for despite unemployment rising at a rate not seen since the 1980s. Figures released at Things under the Official Information Act show that from March 19, when New Zealand’s borders were …

[ad_1] SUPPLIED Design the Right Way: This three-bedroom home was designed by Superhome Movement co-founder Bob Burnett. It has a compact footprint and solar panels for the hot water and underfloor heating systems. “New Zealand building standards are over 20 years out of date; and it’s making us sick. “ …