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Climate records tumble, leaving Earth in uncharted territory - scientists
A series of climate records on temperature, ocean heat, and Antarctic sea ice have alarmed some scientists who say their speed and timing is "unprecedented".
Invasive aquatic weed found to have spread across West Coast
The invasive aquatic weed lagarosiphon first detected in the Kapitia Reservoir near Kumara (Kohimara) in 2019 has spread.
Rain, rain and more rain: What it's doing to our mental wellbeing
Auckland has only had two days without rain since the start of the month.
Critter of the Week: Banks Peninsula tree weta
This week's critter is the rarest of our seven tree weta species (Hemideina). The Banks Peninsula tree weta (Hemideina ricta) is only found in a 200km2 patch of remnant native bush on Banks Peninsula… Audio
Europe facing extreme heat, Rome nearly 42 degrees
In the northern hemisphere, many countries are still suffering from extreme heat. In Italy, nearly every major city has a red alert weather warning in recent days. Our correspondent Giles Gibson is in… Audio
Govt should appoint Minister for Water, industry says
The water industry says for the sake of resilience in the face of worsening extreme weather, the government should look at appointing a Minister for Water.
Fonterra announces an increase to emissions reduction target
Fonterra has announced an increase to its emissions reduction target, with a $90 million government boost.
The co-op will now target a 50 percent reduction in some emissions by 2030, from a 2018… Audio
Deep south braces for heavy snow
Queenstown lakes and Central Otago residents are bracing for the cold after MetService issued an orange heavy snow warning from midnight.
MetService has warned freezing temperatures could cause… Audio
Deep-sea mining regulations high on agenda at the ISA meeting
Discussing deep-sea mining regulations is high of the agenda at the International Seabed Authority meeting in Jamaica, Caleb Fotheringham has the details. Audio
Extreme heatwave continues
An extreme heatwave continues across Europe with no relief in sight, as another heatwave is forecast to arrive next week.
It is anticipated Sicily may break it's previous record of 48.8C - the… Audio
Chunk of junk washes up on Aussie beach, prompts speculation on origin
A chunk of junk that's quite literally appeared out of the blue, on a western Australia beach is causing some head scratching. Speculation is rife about what the giant golden cylindrical object on… Video, Audio
Dangerous dune hoons driving Northland beach goers away, say locals
Dune hoons are allegedly driving other beach goers off the Poutu Peninsula on the Kairapa habour, due to high speed and dangerous maneuvers. Locals and regular visitors say four wheel drivers and off… Video, Audio
EV charging networks team up for single app to cover multiple providers
Three players in the electric vehicle charging network are co-operating to streamline charging from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
River path shift may threaten West Coast town's waste water treatment
Rural properties and Franz Josef's waste water treatment system may be threatened by the flood-prone Waiho River changing its course.
Heatwaves: World reels from wildfires, floods as US and China discuss climate crisis
Asia, Europe and much of the United States baked under extreme heat on Monday as global temperatures soared toward alarming highs.
Marine conservationist hopeful about new Fiordland fishing limits
The Fiordland Marine Guardians say new recreational fishing rules will hopefully help to rebuild hard-hit fisheries and maintain them into the future.
Renowned NZers call for 'new way of doing science'
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark, film director James Cameron, and president of the International Science Council Sir Peter Gluckman are members of a global commission advocating for a 'new way of… Audio
Matamata wheels in new kerbside bins
New GPS trackers on Matamata's kerbside bins will keep waste in its place.
From September, the Waikato township along with Te Aroha and Morrinsville residents are ditching the bags and wheeling in a… Audio
More clarity needed around Japan's nuclear wastewater plans
More clarity needed around Japan's nuclear wastewater plans. Audio
Expansion plans for New Zealand's largest water rehab project
A major water improvement scheme in Canterbury is showing promising results, and is set to get bigger with plans for even more sites to be added.
