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Australian homes destroyed in bushfires, 'extreme' heat ahead
Days-long bushfires in Australia's Victoria state have razed homes, authorities said on Sunday, warning "extreme" heat could fan the wildfires later this week.
Mass fish deaths spark call for help to solve mystery
DOC has received reports of dead fish, including tuna and endangered species, in the Whanganui River catchment.
New fund to help clean up four landfills at risk from extreme weather
More than $6 million has been set aside to clean up four vulnerable dumps.
Government gives $20,000 for Top of the South drought events
Farmers and growers across Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman are being encouraged to speak to their peers about how to manage drought-like conditions.
'Leave immediately... before conditions become too dangerous'
A massive out-of-control bushfire in Australia's Victoria state has prompted fresh evacuation alerts for several rural towns.
87 tyres dumped in a 'gorgeous' stream - in one day
A Rotorua resident has spent his own time removing masses of rubbish from a local stream.
The Panel with Victoria MacLennan and Alan McElroy (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Victoria MacLennan and Alan McElroy discuss the calls for an inquiry into Auckland's rail network and the first year with a temperature rise of less than… Audio
Critter of the Week
This week's critter is one of our most endangered trees: the maire tawake or swamp maire, Syzgium maire. This rare tree only grows in swamp forests in warmer parts of Aotearoa. Audio
Kea proof bins rolled out in Franz Josef
The Westland District Council has resorted to designing special kea proof bins in a bid to keep the cheeky taonga out.
Why are fertility rates falling?
Explainer - Fertility rates in New Zealand, and around the world, keep dropping. What does this mean?
Southland river mouth opened in bid to slow erosion at Bluecliffs
The work is intended to buy the community time, but it is unknown how long the temporary fix will last.
‘Never seen anything like it’: Hundreds of dead fish wash up on beaches
A warning not to eat the dead or dying fish as they wash up on Auckland beaches in the days ahead.
Around the motu: Samantha Gee in Nelson
RNZ Nelson reporter Samatha Gee with news from the region. Audio
Tongariro National Park's beauty through the eyes of an artist
Artist Desmond Bovey talks to Kathryn about his love of the Central Plateau, expressed in his book Tongariro National Park - an artists field guide. Audio
Willis talks climate regulations in Australia trip
Finance Minister Nicola Willis and her Australian counterpart have agreed to work on tackling shared economic and regional challenges in the region. Audio
Climate change is fanning the flames of NZ's wildfires
Last week, wildfire burnt through 650 hectares of forest and scrub in Christchurch's Port Hills. This is not the first time the area has faced a terrifying wildfire event.
Serious climate change storms are already here - researcher
"Super-charged storms are now occurring at magnitudes that had never been seen before. We expect that to continue as global warming continues," the co-author of a new study says.
Humanity experiences first year of living under 1.5C rise says EU climate service
The EU's climate service says humanity has experienced its first year of living at temperatures most countries have been trying to avoid.
It's been a long, hot summer in New Zealand, with… Audio
Rat found on supposedly pest-free island
The discovery has triggered an incursion response after a rat was found dead in a trap in one of country's few pest-free, open air sanctuaries.
Serious climate change storms already here - researcher
Super-charged storms are now occurring at magnitudes that haveever been seen before.
