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Significant Natural Areas rules too broad, research centre says
Bioprotection Aotearoa is concerned rules around areas of significant biodiversity are too broad and need more focus.
Long Read: Immaculate
By Dave Hansford: Meet New Zealand's lawn addicts, who can be found in the weekend perfecting their 'outdoor carpet'. Audio
Long Read: Immaculate
By Dave Hansford: Meet New Zealand's lawn addicts, who can be found in the weekend perfecting their 'outdoor carpet'.
AudioFifty trees poisoned in popular tourist destination
The poisoning of gum trees has shocked Kerikeri residents and forced the Department of Conservation to close a popular track to keep walkers safe.
Half price natives - and planted for free
Landowners in Karamea aren't beating around the bush when it comes to riparian planting. They're making the most of a local not-for-profit nursery and planting service that grows and eco-sources… Audio
Half price natives - and planted for free
Landowners in Karamea aren't beating around the bush when it comes to riparian planting. They're making the most of a local not-for-profit nursery and planting service that grows and eco-sources…
Audio'One of the most extreme events the world has ever seen'
Scientists are in disbelief as temperatures hit 37C in parts of South America - up to 20C higher than the normal for this time of the year.
Critter of the Week: New Zealand earthworm
This week's critter is a bioluminescent member of our underground network of soil engineers. We're talking about the New Zealand earthworm, Octochaetus multiporus. Audio
How do market based carbon pricing schemes work around the world?
New Zealand's carbon pricing system, the Emissions Trading Scheme, is a central tool in the country's climate change policy. Industries covered by the ETS must give the government a carbon unit for… Audio
NIWA on July's record-breaking heatwaves
July saw global temperature records broken as heatwaves swept across Europe, North Africa, North America and Asia.
July 6 was the hottest day ever, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service… Audio
Eastland Wood Council reacts to forestry plans
Back to our story on forestry.
The Government's four-step action plan to sort forestry issues in Tai Rāwhiti and Wairoa left locals "completely underwhelmed", with some even storming out of a public… Audio
Could increased wild bird feeding be hurting them?
Interest in birds surged through COVID-19 lockdowns around the world as people found themselves stuck at home.
Using the Google search index, researchers recorded a surge of interest in bird feeding… Audio
Analysis: How does road building affect the climate?
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has rejected any climate criticism his party has received over its transport policy.
National wants to spend about $25 billion dollars to build a suite of… Audio
The petrel patrol
Every year, tens to hundreds of seabirds fall out of the sky across Auckland city. Disoriented by the bright lights, Cook's petrels crash-land and collide with buildings – but a dedicated group of… Video, Audio
The petrel patrol
Every year, tens to hundreds of seabirds fall out of the sky across Auckland city. Disoriented by the bright lights, Cook's petrels crash-land and collide with buildings – but a dedicated group of…
AudioThe land that's washing away: 'Mass of mud' flowing away from Northland
Record-breaking rainfall in parts of Northland is heightening concerns about huge volumes of sediment washing into the region's streams and harbours.
AirNZ to trial electric or hydrogen aircraft to lower emissions
It's a pilot, but not the kind Air New Zealand's used to. The national carrier's looking to trial low emissions aircraft to move freight starting in 2026. And it's looking for two airports to be part… Video, Audio
Our Changing World - Patrolling for petrels
Every autumn, tens to hundreds of young Cook's petrels crash-land across Auckland city, disoriented by the bright city lights. Assistant producer Ellen Rykers joins a volunteer Petrel Patrol searching… Audio
Why heat is the biggest killer in climate change
It's a silent and effective killer and by far the most dangerous impact of climate change. Heat kills more people than drought or wildfires and it is only going to get worse says Jeff Goodell… Audio
Open ocean salmon farm bid declined, despite economic benefits
A panel said it declined the necessary resource consents with a heavy heart, citing environmental concerns.
