Malaysian environmentalist fears closure of Auckland recycling mill will lead to pollution
The closure of Oji's Penrose paper mill means Aotearoa will be sending another hundred thousand tonnes a year of cleaned waste paper to Malaysia for recycle.
Action needed to protect and restore saltmarshes that store carbon and protect against climate change
A first-of-its-kind report has highlighted the role coastal habitats such as saltmarshes have in storing carbon, as well as providing a home for wildlife and helping to prevent flooding
'Bring back the abacus' if schools scrap times-tables tests are scrapped by Labour government
''We teach children to visualise the abacus in their heads, then use their fingers to manipulate the imaginary beads"
St Andrews Aquarium unveils £1 million expansion plans
The attraction is set to welcome "several new and exciting animals".
Rebel News not eligible
A Federal Court judge has upheld the government's decision that far-right media outlet Rebel News doesn't qualify for journalism tax credits because it doesn't produce enough original news content.
High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told
UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks.
Severe floods cause destruction across five European countries with Italy now affected
The death toll in Central Europe due to the floods stands at 24
West Lothian flu and covid winter vaccinations begin but fewer people will benefit
The winter vaccine programme excludes many frontline staff who qualified during the pandemic
New Covid variant XEC: Reported symptoms and what experts say about 'new wave'
The XEC strain emerged from Omicron subvariants
Black women suffer racism and rudeness while recovering from childbirth, investigation finds
As well as equipment issues and a lack of operating theatres, the investigation found shocking evidence of discrimination against people belonging to ethnic minorities.
Doctors call off strike after Bengal government lists reforms
Kolkata doctor rape and murder: Protesting resident doctors decide to call off their agitation, announce that they will join emergency services in from September 21, 2024
Hapū-led project aims to restore Kaipara Harbour ecosystems, eradicate pests
An ambitious hapū-led project aims to restore ecosystems and eradicate pests across the vast, 600,000-hectare catchment of New Zealand's - and the Southern Hemisphere's - biggest harbour.
Deadlock over, Bengal doctors to withdraw 'cease work' from Saturday
The protesting doctors said they would not work in the Outpatient Department but would partially work in emergency and essential services.
Bound dead seal found
A gruesome discovery has been made along Richmond's popular South Dyke Trail.
Deer Park tragedy: Human remains discovered in SUV that sparked four-day pipeline blaze
The fire in suburban Houston has burned for four days and forced nearly 1,000 homes to be evacuated. The fire is expected to be extinguished Thursday evening
Twins conjoined at head separated in 'landmark' surgery involving VR
Minal and Mirha, who were born as conjoined twins, have been successfully separated following a 14-hour operation carried out in Turkey
Rare conjoined twin girls separated by British surgeon in major operation
After a gruelling three-month process and two surgical stages, one-year-old twins have been separated with the help of virtual reality
Study highlights the need for improved working conditions to retain A&E doctors
The working environment must be improved to improve the retention of A&E doctors, according to the first ever study of why emergency doctors stay - rather than why they leave.
West Coast health cut details revealed
GP practices are no longer able to provide weekend clinics due to "significant financial and workforce challenges".
Water outages are the new norm in Joburg and will be for a while
With strained water systems across Johannesburg combined with higher temperatures, residents are likely to continue experiencing water outages, especially in high-lying areas, for a prolonged period this summer.
Adolescent mothers at WCJF benefit from new parenting programme
Adolescent mothers at the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) are now benefiting from a new parenting programme, designed to empower them as well as promote positive parenting practices. Dubbed the Empowered Futures Parenting Curriculum,...
NHS maternity care scandals are 'not isolated to one or two trusts' and are happening nationwide
The Care Quality Commission has found baby death or injury incidents were not learned from as Health Secretary Wes Streeting said it was a "cause for national shame"
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