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New extinct species of ‘ridiculously cute’ tiny penguins discovered in New Zealand

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Artistic drawing of little penguins

An artist’s interpretation of what Wilson’s little penguins would look like Simone Giovanardi About three million years ago, little penguins roamed New Zealand, according to a new study. Eventually, these little creatures went extinct, but their relatives known as little penguins, or korors, still live today in Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand. Scientists recently discovered … Read more

Viewpoint: New Zealand farmers push for biotech regulatory reform Farming regulations can’t stop a flood, but they can stifle farmers’ ability to ply their trade

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Viewpoint: New Zealand farmers push for biotech regulatory reform Farming regulations can't stop a flood, but they can stifle farmers' ability to ply their trade

In a world with soaring food prices, it’s hard to see why a government would implement regulations that make food less available and, potentially, more expensive. Yet this is what is happening in many countries, including New Zealand. The EU is determined on the Farm to Fork strategy, which foresees the achievement of 25% of … Read more