- March 14th, 2026
As the travel industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, a darker side of tourism has returned to the spotlight—overtourism. From Southeast Asia’s pristine beaches to Europe’s historic cities, the world’s most popular travel destinations are bearing the brunt of uncontrolled...
As New Zealand cities evolve to accommodate denser housing, a concerning trend is emerging: urban green spaces are shrinking. While New Zealand’s cities are relatively small compared to global metropolises, their green space, though reasonable in total, is under pressure...
The global space industry is rapidly expanding, with an anticipated market value of US$1.8 trillion by 2035. In parallel, New Zealand's aerospace sector is experiencing significant growth. However, despite these positive trends, recent research highlights a critical oversight: the sector's...
New Zealand’s Energy Security Crisis: Unprecedented Market Volatility and Path to Sustainable Future
New Zealand is in the throes of what Prime Minister has termed an “energy security crisis,” a declaration underscored by the recent turmoil in the country’s electricity market. This crisis, driven by a convergence of environmental, economic, and technological factors,...
A "rolling crisis" in youth mental healthcare is causing a growing number of children and teenagers in distress waiting weeks for help. Child psychiatrist and paediatrician Hiran Thabrew at Starship Hospital acknowledges that the mental health system is under-resourced and...
New Zealand's high carbon emissions contribute to its potential to mitigate climate change by planting forests to sequester large amounts of carbon. There is debate over whether to continue establishing radiata pine plantations or focus on native trees. However, a...
New Zealand's new National-led government has a more consistent approach to its relationship with China than the previous six years of Labour. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins outlined three principles for New Zealand's relationship with China in a July 2023 speech...
Western Bay of Plenty District Council closed all its workshops to the public from July 1 to November 20, 2023. Councillor Rodney Joyce criticized the practice and called it "hard to crack." The council has started putting workshop minutes into...
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr has criticised New Zealand's new government for its oil and gas exploration plans, despite a commitment to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. The Pacific leaders are ready to hold those who are described as...
The Kaipara District Council has halted the landmark community pilot in Ruawai, Northland, despite community pleas for its continuation. The pilot, which began in 2021, covers 8,000ha and is a model for local community adaptation to climate change. Ruawai was...
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