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Bird recovery centre experiencing cost of living crisis
Northland's sick and beleagured birds may have to find somewhere else nest and recovery, unless a well known local charity lands a cash injection and soon. Each year, the Whangarei bird recovery… Audio
Man with chainsaw in forest found guilty of cutting illegal track
A man seen with a chainsaw near a locked gate in a commercial forest in Wakefield denied cutting an illegal access track around it for mountain bikers and motocross riders.
Vito averts potential disaster on Matiu / Somes Island
A Welsh springer spaniel has saved Matiu / Somes Island from potential disaster after sniffing out an Argentine ant nest on building materials destined for the island's new wharf.
Invasive fish species likely illegally released in Kāpiti lakes - council
The discovery of dead tench in two Paraparaumu lakes suggests the invasive species has been illegally released, Kāpiti Coast District Council says.
Protest against fast-track bill in Coromandel
Former Green MP Catherine Delahunty is worried the bill will make it easier to mine on conservation land.
Scientists find 'devastating' coral bleaching in Great Barrier Reef's far north
Australian scientists said on Friday they found only a few relatively healthy areas.
Kath Irvine: how to prep your garden to feed you through winter
If you want your garden to feed you through winter, now's the time to get prepping. Brassicas like Broccoli need three months to grow, so need to be planted, and it's a perfect time to make compost… Audio
To mow or let it grow - council considers repeating trial
A wildflower and no-mow trial in Hamilton parks and reserves has shown good results, but whether it will be repeated is still to be decided.
Gretchen Daily: the cost of not valuing nature
Traditional systems of wealth measurement don't include nature's contributions. Faculty Director of Stanford University's Natural Capital Project Professor Gretchen Daily thinks putting a dollar value… Audio
'Pretty grim': Battle to keep spirits up amid Bluecliffs evacuation
Last week, the small Southland township was evacuated so an old dumpsite containing hazardous material could be cleared.
Minister walks back environment announcement experts say is unlawful
"It would be unwise to bother," Andrew Hoggard told councils this week, but he says he was misunderstood.
Critter of the Week: The ghost shrimp
This week's critter is the ghost shrimp (Filhollianassa filholi) - a type of mud or burrowing shrimp only found in Aotearoa. They dig themselves elaborate burrows in the sand between the high and low… Audio
Weekend Stuff: Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Today Lynda talks to Jesse about winding down for the harvesting season, when to pick the pumpkins, what to do with straggling tomatoes etc. She's got some great tips for preserving fruit, clearing… Audio
B corp certification a start to cleaning up the greenwashing
B Corp is one of the world's best known stamps of approval when it comes to environmental standards and also considers something called "social performance". Unilever's head of B Corp David Dwyer… Audio
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".
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
