Environment
Bonus: Bug of the Year 2023 causing lab tension
With the Bug of the Year 2023 competition coming to the closing stages, it's not surprising that things are getting heated. In this breaking news story we learn how voting preferences have caused a… Audio
Bonus: Bug of the Year 2023 causing lab tension
With the Bug of the Year 2023 competition coming to the closing stages, it's not surprising that things are getting heated. In this breaking news story we learn how voting preferences have caused a…
AudioAustralia denies permission for coal mine near Great Barrier Reef
Australia's environment minister has declined to grant permission for a new thermal coal project owned by mining magnate Clive Palmer near the Great Barrier Reef.
Council's latest bid to inspect 'seepage' in stopbank thwarted by road closure
The West Coast Regional Council says it is aware of 'seepage" from a stopbank at Franz Josef.
'Forever chemicals' - what they are and why the EU might ban them
Five European countries on Tuesday called time on PFAS - also known as 'forever chemicals'.
The Pre-Panel with Simon Pound and Cas Carter
Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Simon Pound and Cas Carter speak to Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne, Dr Mark Quigley about what made the Türkiye/Syria earthquakes so… Audio
Our Changing World – Studying spider mating systems
Claire Concannon joins researchers from the University of Waikato to learn about the spiders they are studying, and about just how weird spider reproduction can get. Audio
Council assured dump poses little risk to Greymouth water
The Grey District Council has been assured the proximity of a dump, taking asbestos and toxic material to the Greymouth water treatment plant, poses little risk.
Council told remediation of chemical plant site will take years
Iwi are insisting they be involved every step of the way in the clean-up of a controversial chemical plant in New Plymouth.
Horowhenua council facing three costly options over waste
Fresh from an official reprimand for loose spending over the town dump, Horowhenua faces a tight call on what to do next with its waste.
Pests at iconic West Coast lake targeted
Project Early Bird is a collaboration between Glacier Valley Eco Tours and the Department of Conservation, and launched in 2018 to remove predators from Lake Matheson near Fox Glacier.
Iwi leaders warn Hipkins not to bow on Three Waters co-governance
Iwi leaders have accused National and ACT of "fanning the flames of racism", urging the prime minister to be brave and not walk away from partnership on three waters.
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Recent record rainfall across parts of the country mean that gardens have been washed away and need to be started over. Lynda Hallinan has some tips and ideas to resurrect the soggy gardens and which… Audio
Auckland floods: Why were there so many slips?
As flood-weary Aucklanders continue their clean-up from this week's heavy rain, many are dealing with slips that are affecting their property. Hills and cliffs around any number of suburbs in the city… Audio
'It will come at a cost': Four ideas for a more climate resilient Auckland
What can Auckland do to prepare for the next deluge? We asked some experts for their big ideas.
Space industry could undo work to restore ozone layer
A rapidly expanding space industry could undo decades of work to restore the ozone layer, according to reasearchers from the University of Canterbury.
They say we need to look at how to make rocket… Audio
Warming waters could be cause of Fiordland's disappearing marine sponges
Scientists from Victoria University of Wellington say warming waters in Fiordland could be responsible for the loss of up to 10 percent of one of the most abundant marine sponges in Pātea-Doubtful…
Ministers, stakeholders meet to discuss Gisborne land-use practices
A review of land-use in Tairāwhiti looks likely following a meeting at Gisborne District Council yesterday, but there is some confusion about what exactly was settled behind closed doors.
The secret life of sea sponges
What do marine biologists get up to? Some Evans Bay Intermediate school students are learning all about it at the Victoria University Coastal Ecology Lab. Claire Concannon tags along to listen in, and… Audio
The secret life of sea sponges
What do marine biologists get up to? Some Evans Bay Intermediate school students are learning all about it at the Victoria University Coastal Ecology Lab. Claire Concannon tags along to listen in, and…
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