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Rare sea slug 'Smeagol' discovered in Otago
Ecologists have discovered a population of the rare sea slug, Smeagol in Otago. Emile Donovan speaks to science manager at the Otago Regional Council, Tom Dyer. Audio
Government drops nature protection rules for councils
The Green Party said adding SNAs to its "already roaring environmental policy bonfire" was "an assault on the future of wildlife that makes Aotearoa unique".
Government's science agency looks to cut staff, focus on money-making projects
One of the country's top research organisations is proposing to cut staff and focus on science projects that make money.
Red Cross to aid Marshall Islands as drought sweeps across Micronesia
The drought situation is expanding across Micronesia, the US Drought Monitor said earlier this month.
Trying to battle the ongoing problem of 'greenwashing'
More and more consumers are looking for the products they buy to align with their environmental and sustainability concerns. Mark speaks to Consumer's head of advocacy and research Gemma Rasmussen. Audio
Celebrating 25 years of Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park is celebrating 25 years. Makara Peak Ranger Mark Kent and Kerei Thompson from Makara Peak Supporters both speak to Mark. Audio
Taranaki: multiple ankle injuries at Bowl of Brooklands concert
Nathan Rarere talks with Taranaki regional reporter Robin Martin. Audio
Fish out of water
People and livestock gobble so much fish that the seas soon won’t keep up. Is the answer to grow fish on land? Kate Evans meets scientists figuring out the puzzles of how to farm some of New Zealand’s… Audio
Aucklanders raise a bin din
Auckland Council is calling it a 'bin optimisation drive', but residents say the move to remove their litter receptacles is rubbish Audio
Protesters vow to stop Taranaki seabed mining
Among them was Māori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, who believed the mining company underestimated their resilience.
Synlait Milk, Nestlé to fund programme cutting greenhouse gas emissions
The partnership will look at pragmatic solutions like emissions-friendly feed options and alternative fertilisers.
A plan to hike parking fees for over-sized SUVs and utes
The mayor of Yarra says they are dangerous, burn through fossil fuels and are quite simply too big for the city's winding, narrow streets. Audio
Our Changing World: Growing fish on land
People and livestock gobble so much fish that the seas soon won’t keep up. Is the answer to grow fish on land? Kate Evans meets scientists figuring out the puzzles of how to farm some of New Zealand’s… Audio
Heading Off: Cycle trails with Janet Purdey
For this week's Heading Off travel fun feature we're going to take a closer look at New Zealand's great cycle trails. We've got a great guide on what to do with general manager Nga Haerenga New… Audio
How less ice could bring new life to Antarctica's coast
Coastal plants and species may one day establish themselves in Antarctica, researchers predict. As sea ice melts around the Antarctic coast, species like bull kelp could first travel to and establish… Audio
Overheating townhouses: 'I did not anticipate spending thousands more'
One owner says her new million-dollar home's bedroom has reached up to 30 degrees at 9pm.
Dozens of protestors demonstrate against offshore mining
Protestors have turned out in force in the Taranaki town of Hawera today as a renewed hearing into an offshore mining application gets underway.
Trans Tasman Resources has for years been trying to… Audio
The changes you can make to actually help the climate
Most of what New Zealanders do to reduce their carbon footprint isn't actually having the effect they think it is. Audio
Sediment in Blenheim river up one metre in last 10 years
A metre's worth of sediment on average has built up in Blenheim's Taylor and Ōpaoa rivers over the past 10 years, prompting a plan to dredge them.
'Realities of climate change': FSM declares state of emergency amid severe drought
President Wesley Simina has also issued several orders, including the set-up of a task force to develop and implement immediate relief efforts, and monitor vulnerable populations.