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New saliva test 'risky' for border workers: Rako expert
Coronavirus Exclusive

New saliva test 'risky' for border workers: Rako expert

A covid saliva test provider claims the health ministry has 'no idea' about the sensitivity of the approved saliva test because its validation falls below required international standards.

Pattrick Smellie 12 Jul 2021
Crunch meeting for ‘reconnecting NZ’ strategy
Economy Exclusive

Crunch meeting for ‘reconnecting NZ’ strategy

Three months of behind-the-scenes work on a border reopening strategy goes to a crucial meeting in Wellington next Tuesday.

Pattrick Smellie 10 Jul 2021
NZ's greenhouse gas emissions hit record
Environment Free

NZ's greenhouse gas emissions hit record

Industry emissions rose 2.5% in 2019 to the highest recorded level since 2007.

Ian Llewellyn 08 Jul 2021
Silver Fern Farms launching carbon zero certified beef
Primary Sector

Silver Fern Farms launching carbon zero certified beef

Silver Fern Farms claims it has measured the greenhouse gas emissions associated with producing, shipping and consuming a kilogram of 100% Angus beef and will offset them. 

Rebecca Howard 08 Jul 2021