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One-eyed conservation dog takes out top spot at canine awards
He's a heading dog that actually heads the pack. Crowned Top Dog with a job in this year competition for canines, Wink, who hails from Invercargill, only has one eye and works as a conservation dog… Video, Audio
'Very low confidence' in NZ's infrastructure coping with extreme weather
Only 7 percent of respondents in a new survey believe the country's infrastructure can cope with extreme weather.
Critter of the Week: The Manaia Pygmy pipehorse
The Manaia pygmy pipehorse, Cylix tupareomanaia, is a tiny candy cane critter unique to the coastal waters of Te Tai Tokerau Northland. Audio
Thousands of penguins die in Antarctic ice breakup
A catastrophic die-off of emperor penguin chicks has been observed in the Antarctic, with up to 10,000 young birds estimated to have been killed.
Is New Zealand prepared for a potential bird flu infection?
A highly contagious and deadly bird flu is currently sweeping the world - so does New Zealand need to be better prepared for its potential arrival? While New Zealand is seen as being at a low risk of… Audio
NZ firefighters arrive back from fighting wildfires in Canada
Day turned into night and swamps on fire, that's what New Zealand firefighters faced while battling blazes in Canada. Wildfires have caused tens of thousands of people to evacuate, destroying homes… Audio
Two kiwi killed at Kaitake in Te Papakura o Taranaki
The trapping of predators and monitoring of kiwi in Te Papakura o Taranaki are being intensified following the death of two birds in recent weeks.
Could take years to shut down polluting piggery - council
While the "volume and frequency" of the discharge has decreased, effluent is still leaving the Waikato farm.
Salvaging cyclone damaged crops in Hawke's Bay
With crops in different conditions across the East Coast, the ongoing challenge is how to salvage what may be left and planning for next season. Grower Hugh Findlay speaks to Jesse. Audio
Expert 'disappointed' by decision to release nuclear wastewater
A Hawaii-based marine conservation expert is "disappointed" by Japan's decision to release treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
The country is going to release one-million-tonnes of… Audio
Greece wildfires: Eighteen bodies found in Greek forest
Eighteen bodies have been found in a forested area of northern Greece hit by wildfires for the past four days, the Greek fire service says.
After a summer of cyclones, are we ready for a summer of wildfires?
Scenes of mass destruction in Greece and Hawaii have shown us just how serious wildfires are. Audio
After a summer of cyclones, are we ready for a summer of wildfires?
Scenes of mass destruction in Greece and Hawaii have shown us just how serious wildfires are.
AudioSearch for missing kiwi gets nationwide response
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust is extremely grateful for the enthusiastic, nationwide response it has had in its search for lost kiwi, Tuati.
Auckland Transport gets moving on low emission ferry programme
Auckland Transport hopes its new electric fleet will bring a sea change for ferry commuters.
Piggery accused of discharging effluent into stream
The piggery near Te Aroha was investigated into the discharge of effluent into a stream.
Genesis announces plans for three new solar energy farms
Genesis Energy is partnering with one of Australia's largest solar developers, FRV Australia, in a multi-million dollar investment for three new solar farms.
DOC bears brunt of probe into alleged kiwi mishandling
An investigation into a Hawke's Bay sanctuary has instead come down hard on the government department.
Montana's Claire Vlases celebrates major climate court win
There was a major victory for young people last week in a court case in the US state of Montana. Sixteen people, from five to 22 years old, claimed the state's policies are supporting the fossil fuel… Audio
Tropical Storm Hilary releases fury on Southern California
Southern California officials braced on Monday for possible overnight reports of serious damage from Tropical Storm Hilary.