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Freshwater quality decline threatens native species - report
New Zealand's native species and water quality are under threat from human activity and more than three-quarters of freshwater fish are threatened, the latest report says.
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NZ eighth-largest island on a mission to be stoat-free
Stoats had led to the local extinction of little spotted kiwi, yellow-crowned kākāriki and South Island kākā on the island in the western Marlborough Sounds.
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Covid-19: Ethical KiwiSaver funds prove more resilient
KiwiSaver funds invested solely in ethical companies are outperforming other funds amidst market volatility.
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First tuatara hatchlings discovered at South Island sanctuary
Tuatara hatchlings have been spotted at Orokonui Ecosanctuary for the first time since adult tuatara were released in 2012.
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Offshore wind a potential source of energy
A new discussion paper highlights the potential of offshore wind for electricity generation in Taranaki.
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Covid-19 lockdown: Looking back at how the first week went
Watch - More than 400 have died without having funerals, 500 babies were born, traffic has plummeted and animal adoptions have skyrocketed - this is first week of lockdown in numbers. Audio
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Coronavirus: Lockdowns reduce air pollution over Europe
New data shows air quality is improving over Europe during the coronavirus crisis.
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'Whizz in the Wild' campaign urges bush toilet etiquette
The head of a long-running visitor operation in the Abel Tasman National Park wants people to pack their own containers for storing soiled toilet tissue.
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Kauri dieback plan near completion - minister
Work on funding a plan to tackle kauri dieback is close to completion, Biosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor says.
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The circular economy is picking up
The concept of a circular economy has been around for a while but it seems to be getting a boost on the back of consumer awareness.
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Nelson joins hands with Denmark climate experts
Nelson City Council and iwi-owned Wakatu Incorporation have formalised a link with European experts on developing initiatives to tackle the consequences of climate change.
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Guardians of the Lakes mark milestone: 'It was a magical moment'
Fifty years ago, the plight of two iconic Fiordland lakes sparked a nationwide outcry and the largest environmental campaign the country has ever seen.
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Māori Council seeks precedent-setting judgment on water rights
The contentious fight for Māori water rights is ramping up a notch, as Māori groups prepare to take court action.
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Farmers fear new water rules could push them under
Insight - The poor quality of our fresh water is a top worry for New Zealanders. But some farmers fear the new proposals might mean their farms are no longer viable. Philippa Tolley investigates. Audio
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Drought declared: 'This is the worst'
Clevedon dairy farmers say the drought currently gripping the upper North Island is the worst they have ever seen.
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Kea 'a lot smarter than we thought' - study
University of Auckland experts found the birds can judge statistical odds in a way only ever seen before in infants and great apes. Video
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Togs and towels protesters call for tougher water quality rules
Members of a campaign group have donned togs and taken their towels to Parliament to demand the government keep its election promise to clean up waterways. Audio
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More funds needed to remove wilding pines - Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird is urging the government to boost funding to control wilding pines - which it says pose a major threat to the country's ecosystems.
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Wellington water woes: The latest
Investigations are underway into the cause of problems with Wellington's waterpipes. The city's water infrastructure has been plagued by problems in recent months.
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New Zealand to give $2m to Fiji climate change relocation fund
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced $2 million in funding to put towards the relocation of Fijian communities displaced by climate change.
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Council saves $35k by cutting aquatic centre emissions
By making a small change, Whakatāne District Council has reduced the carbon emissions of the town's aquatic centre and saved $35,000 in the process.
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Antarctica heatwave causes large-scale Eagle Island snowmelt
As New Zealand was facing floods and drought this month, Antarctica endured a heatwave that caused rapid snow melting on Eagle Island.
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Fiji PM urges NZ to pressure Australia over climate
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is calling on New Zealand to back his country in pushing Australia to commit more to climate change action.
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Councils face sewage climate challenge
Sewage treatment is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Carterton and South Wairarapa, a draft paper has revealed.
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