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Campbell Island's 'world's loneliest tree' contributing to science
The nine-metre-tall pine is the only tree on Campbell Island, 750 kilometres south of the New Zealand mainland.
The next-closest tree is 250 kilometres away.
Scientists are using it to help them… Audio
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How the world's loneliest tree is helping climate change research
The world's loneliest tree stands on Campbell Island in New Zealand, with its nearest companion more than 220 kilometres away - but its unlikely existence is helping to advance climate change…
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New geomagnetic observatory in Antarctica ensures accuracy of map data
Getting from A to B in Aotearoa with the help of smartphone maps is possible thanks to a geomagnetic observatory in Antarctica.
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Wellington slips: Modified ground more at risk than natural slopes
Modified ground used to fill Wellington's valleys nearly 100 years ago is growing old and putting the city at greater risk of landslips, a geomorphologist has warned. Audio
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Big year for landslips
Audio 11 Aug 2022Wellington has reinforced its status as the landslip capital of New Zealand this week, with more swathes of earth coming away in the rain - blocking roads and undermining houses.
It's also been an… Audio
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Why the Tongan volcano triggered a worldwide tsunami
The eruption of Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai in January triggered a tsunami of unprecedented proportions, impacting the entire Pacific. How did this volcanic eruption lead to a tsunami detected across… Video, Audio
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How climate change is affecting NZ's Great Walks
Some of the country's iconic Great Walks may be rerouted or huts moved as DOC prepares for more extreme weather due to climate change.
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Mt Ruapehu volcanic unrest declines, alert level lowered
The chances of a volcanic eruption on Mt Ruapehu have lowered, with the alert level dropping to one.
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Warning Wellington's location may add more complexity to earthquake design
The engineering firm whose report spurred workers to leave a Wellington multi-storey building warns that designing for earthquakes may get harder.
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Mt Ruapehu volcanic activity settles after weekend tremors
Volcanic activity on Mount Ruapehu is settling down again after a period of strong tremors over the weekend.
The tremors increased sharply and fluctuated between moderate and strong levels on Friday… Audio
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Mount Ruapehu stabilises after weekend volcanic activity
Mount Ruapehu has stabilised after a short period of increased volcanic tremor over the weekend.
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Unexpected "swarm" of marine life found beneath Antarctic ice
An unexpected "swarm" of marine life has been found in a newly explored Antarctic river deep beneath the ice. A team of scientists from Victoria University, NIWA, and GNS made the discovery while… Audio
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Auckland court will be setting for Whakaari eruption trial
The four-month trial for 11 parties charged with health and safety breaches will be held in the Environment Court in Auckland.
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Hawke's Bay Hospital grapples with changing seismic risks
Hospitals are girding themselves for changes in what earthquake hazards they face.
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Volcanic unrest continues at Mount Ruapehu
The temperature of the crater lake on Mount Ruapehu has declined over the past week, but volcanic tremors are continuing.
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Tonga eruption confirmed as biggest recorded explosion in modern history
The eruption of the Tonga's Hunga volcano in January has been confirmed as the biggest explosion ever recorded in the atmosphere by modern instrumentation.
It was far bigger than any 20th century… Audio
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'Minor eruptive activity' predicted for Mt Ruapehu
Mt Ruapehu remains at alert level 2 following weeks of high temperatures, but experts are predicting only minor eruptive activity from the volcano in the near future.
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Dismissed charge against NEMA erodes charge against GNS - law lecturer
A law lecturer says the failure of one of the Whakaari White island tragedy prosecutions erodes another charge against a government agency.
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GNS science still facing charges over Whakaari
GNS Science is still facing two charges for allegedly failing to ensure the safety of pilots flying to Whakaari White Island.
But the chances of a conviction look much lower now after a judge last… Audio
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Locals and visitors reminded Mt Ruapehu is 'the boss'
"He'll do what he wants to do" is a common sentiment shared among Ruapehu locals.
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Steam cloud briefly appears above Mt Ruapehu
A steam cloud was visible above Mt Ruapehu for about 45 minutes on Tuesday morning, as the volcano continues to show signs of life.
Ruapehu is at Alert Level 2, indicating moderate to heightened… Audio
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Plume rises from Ruapehu, but scientists optimistic for ski season
Volcanologists say a steam plume rose from Mt Ruapehu this morning, up to 1.5 kilometres in the air.
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Mt Ruapehu has strongest tremor in 20 years
A period of heightened unrest continues for Mt Ruapehu, with continued high levels of volcanic gas emissions and strong tremor, GNS Science says.
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Cyber attack hits website showing projected sea level rise
A new website designed to show how New Zealand's coastline will be affected by rising sea levels and land subsidence, has been hit by a cyber attack.
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Climate Change Minister on rate of sea rise
A report shows the sea level is rising twice as fast as previously thought in some parts of Aotearoa.
Projections unveiled in a government-funded programme show infrastructure and homes in certain… Audio