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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.
Four Auckland areas will pay to keep rubbish bins
Auckland Council wants to cut the number of public bins, but some local boards will fund keeping all their bins. Audio
How to go about reducing your emissions
It's often human nature to apportion blame elsewhere... and its no exception in the context of climate change.
But how much are the frequent flyers or diesel vehicle drivers actually contributing to… Audio
Oversupply of units rendering ETS ineffective - Rod Carr
The government has been clear that it plans to rely on the Emissions Trading Scheme to meet climate targets.
But according to the Climate Change Commission, the scheme will not be sufficient in its… Audio
Paritutu investigation taking too long for cancer sufferer
A former neighbour of the controversial Ivon Watkins Dow chemical plant in New Plymouth - who has stage 4 prostate cancer - fears he won't live long enough to see the results of an investigation into… Audio
Meat processor admits faking water quality reports
A meat processing plant is being investigated after the company admitted making up water monitoring reports.
Government allots $6.2m for passionfruit project in Vietnam
The partnership will have NZ scientists sharing planting practices, post-harvest and processing work, and how to export the high-value horticultural produce.
More volunteers needed to protect Hihi in Northland
The hihi (stitchbird) was once found throughout the North Island the species suffered catastrophic declines resulting in near extinction. Hihi Conservation Charitable Trust spokesman Kevin Parker… Audio
Bird flu infects penguins at famous wildlife haven
Bird flu has been confirmed in 10 penguins on South Georgia, one of the world's great wildlife havens.
Southern Ocean acts as carbon sink - but for how long?
New Zealand scientists are getting closer to helping to solve one of the most important mysteries of global warming.
A giant carbon sink in the Southern Ocean is buying valuable time in the fight to… Audio
Researchers aim to detect deadly bird flu early
Scientists in Aotearoa are planning environmental sampling to act as an early alert system for a highly infectious strain of bird flu.
The strain has killed millions of birds and marine mammals… Audio
'Biotechnology is all around us' - molecular biologist Revel Drummond
New Zealand has one of the most restrictive systems in the world when it comes to gene editing - but that could be all about to change. Audio
Why Northlanders are being asked to take photos of high tides
The citizen scientist project aims to help monitor the impact of sea level rise into the future.
Hunting for New Zealand's 10th meteorite
It's been 20 years since the last meteorite was found in NZ. But the next could be sitting on Grandpa's back step. Audio
Strong wind delays removal work in Bluecliffs, state of emergency extended
The state of emergency has been extended until 17 March while work gets underway to remove material from an old dump site - which could contain explosives and asbestos.
The hunt for New Zealand's tenth meteorite
An organisation of obsessed enthusiasts known collectively as Fireballs Aotearoa is launching a nationwide search for New Zealand's tenth meteorite. Retired farmer and meteorite enthusiast Steve Wynn… Audio
Anger as climate removed from transport plan
"The 60s have called Simeon Brown and they want their transport plan back," a critic of the government's shake-up says. Audio