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Plans to reduce waste released by government
The levy rate for landfills that take household waste will increase over four years from $10 a tonne to $60, and council rubbish bags will cost about 25 cents more.
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Cape Kidnappers track to reopen this year
11:39 am todayA risky Hawke's Bay walkway on Cape Kidnappers will reopen at the end of the year, even though the walk is unpredictable and potentially fatal.
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Chatham Islands community angry after fisherman's sentencing
6:50 am todayThe Chatham Islands community has expressed their frustration and disappointment, following the sentencing of one of their fisherman yesterday.
Kevan Clarke -… Audio
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The Himalayan tahr battle: Why DOC is stuck in the middle
5:41 am todayThe Detail - The first court case may be over, but commentators say New Zealand's plan to deal with Himalayan tahr needs a refresh to avoid more butting heads…
Plans to reduce waste released by government
The levy rate for landfills that take household waste will increase over four years from $10 a tonne to $60, and council rubbish bags will cost about 25 cents more.
Cape Kidnappers track to reopen this year
A risky Hawke's Bay walkway on Cape Kidnappers will reopen at the end of the year, even though the walk is unpredictable and potentially fatal.
Chatham Islands community angry after fisherman's sentencing
The Chatham Islands community has expressed their frustration and disappointment, following the sentencing of one of their fisherman yesterday.
Kevan Clarke - a former Chair of the Chatham Islands… Audio
The Himalayan tahr battle: Why DOC is stuck in the middle
The Detail - The first court case may be over, but commentators say New Zealand's plan to deal with Himalayan tahr needs a refresh to avoid more butting heads in the future.
The big Himalayan Tahr battle - why DoC is stuck in the middle
The rules over the culling and hunting of Himalayan Tahr are causing consternation for both hunters and environmentalists. Audio
The ancient origins of the beloved guinea pig
The ancient origins of the beloved guinea pig. Audio
Apology after 'They Are Us' slogan used in tahr lobby video
The Tahr Foundation says it was "completely unaware" the phrase was often used in reference to the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Warning after ducks found poisoned in Auckland park
Eight mallard ducks have been found poisoned in a west Auckland park, prompting a warning for pet owners.
Regenerative agriculture road show
Natural Performance duo, Jono Frew together with Peter Barrett has been touring the country talking about changing the way people are using their land. Jesse talks to Jono about what regenerative… Audio
New technology developed for waste wood to replace oil
A pine wood bio-refinery is being planned for Tairawhiti, Gisborne to produce a material that can replace oil using largely low grade timber and waste wood. Audio
Encouraging future leaders - Obama's younger sister, Maya
Passionate advocate for peace and youth leadership Dr Maya Soetoro-Ng has been a social studies teacher, Director of the Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution at the University of… Audio
Africa correspondent Debora Patta
South Africa hard hit by Covid-19 amid fears of other infectious diseases spreading, and inquiries into the deaths of more than 300 elephants in Botswana. Audio
Green Party: Better to spend $1.5b on solar panels than roads
The Green Party wants to spend more on getting solar panels for state houses before ensuring they are warm and dry. Audio
Farmers dig deep at Regenerative Agriculture workshops
Taranaki farmers - among them a former All Black - have been taking a crash course in Regenerative Agriculture at workshops around the province.
How walking benefits your creativity
Stanford research shows that walking is not only good for our health, but it also helps boosts our creative output. Behavioural and learning scientist Dr. Marily Oppezzo explains the positive impact… Audio
Kathy Sullivan: from outer space to deep under the sea
Astronaut, oceanographer and adventurer Kathy Sullivan recently became the first person ever to have walked in space, and to have travelled to the deepest point of the world's oceans. She's just… Audio, Gallery
Eco-sanctuaries, zoos, rescue hospitals get $15m boost
Wildlife sanctuaries and zoos suffering from lost revenue due to the Covid-19 lockdown are being propped up with nearly $15 million in government funding.
Locals concerned for rubbish build-up in Fiordland waters
Southland locals are worried a lack of funding for beach clean-ups might result in garbage building up in Fiordland's waters. Video, Audio
Contamination risk worries on East Coast as rubbish clean-up continues
A landfill breach that has left an East Coast beach littered with junk and a community reeling is another wake-up call over the dangers posed by long-forgotten dumps.
Tiwai Point: Concerns over tonnes of potentially toxic waste
The closure of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter has raised concerns over what it will mean for the thousands of tonnes of potentially toxic waste stored in the small Southland town of Mataura. Audio