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Infrastructure
NZ one of five countries with costliest year ever for weather damage
The year 2023 had a record number of US$1 billion-plus disasters globally.
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Technology
Science takes centre stage at conference
Wellington has ambitions to be NZ's biotech industry hub.
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Law & Regulation
New audit standards to take a harder look at fraud
Sustainability reports can be more susceptible to fraud, says visiting standards chief.
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New genetic engineering law expected by end of next year: Judith Collins
NZ scientists have long pushed for more liberal gene-editing laws.