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The 'spy' wallabies infiltrating mobs of their own kind
The 'seeker' wallabies fitted with GPS collars have been airlifted into the wild in the hope they will lead hunters to other members of the species.
Transport Minister unhappy with roading project's annual $750k pest control bill
Waka Kotahi is committed to undertaking the work on 3650 hectares of native bush - in perpetuity - as part of the $280 million Mt Messenger Bypass in Taranaki.
Keeping golden clams out of Lake Taupō
Planned commercial boating events at one of our summer hot spot have been cancelled, in an effort to protect the lake from the unwanted freshwater gold clam. To find out more Taupo District Mayor… Audio
What we need to do to move on climate change commitments
The United Nations conference on Climate Change, or COP28, wrapped up in Dubai last week, agreeing to ratchet up climate action before the end of the decade. Chief Executive Officer of Eco Choice… Audio
Pine or native forest? There's a third way
Analysis - We need to cut emissions drastically. But we also need to remove as much carbon from the atmosphere as possible over the next 20 years.
New water tanks boost water supply for hikers at top of the South Island
Six new water tanks for huts around the top of Te Wai Pounamu should mean the water keeps running for hikers this summer.
Christchurch startup wants to help Pacific cacao farmers
A Christchurch startup wants to bring "the cutting edge of low tech" to the Pacific to help cacao farmers dry their beans. Audio
Best of 2023: Our Changing World
"I love my job. I’m a total science geek so it suits me perfectly to go nerd out with other nerds and then make stories to share with you" - Claire Concannon, host of RNZ's award-winning science and…
Scientists' letter calls for freshwater protections to remain
Scientists and leaders have sent an open letter appealing to the prime minister not to change the country's freshwater policy.
Connecting to our landscapes through artist Marilynn Webb
When we talk about the pioneering generation of modern Māori artists, the names most typically heard are men: Ralph Hotere, Sandy Adsett, Selwyn Wilson, Muru Walters or Para Matchitt.
Deserving more… Audio
Ruud Kleinpaste: How many bugs are in the average house?
The Bugman, naturalist, columnist and broadcaster, Ruud Kleinpaste takes a look all the creepie-crawlies lurking in out carpets, pantries and bedrooms. Audio
2020: Jane Fonda
Actor, producer, activist and former fitness guru, Jane Fonda reflects on her relationship with climate change activism in her 2020 book: ‘What Can I Do? My Path from Climate Despair to Action’. She… Audio
Biosecurity checks to prevent gold clam invasion at Kai Iwi Lakes
The gold clam was found in the Waikato River in May, and has already reproduced to hundreds of individuals per square metre.
New tours to Hundertwasser's former bolthole
His distinctive buildings attract crowds around the world and his environmental vision was decades ahead of his time. Now his extraordinary property, in a remote corner of the Bay of Islands, is… Audio
Critter of the Week: Kiwaia moth
This week's critter is a tiny jumping moth. The flightless and dusty-looking Kiwaia "Cloudy Bay" moth only lives on one type of mat daisy (Raoulia australis) in a few areas of north-eastern… Audio
Clearing Old Man's Beard from the Zealandia fence line
A group of volunteers in Wellington are on a mission to rid the city of Old Man's Beard, a vine that smothers New Zealand native bush. Nigel Charman from Old Man's Beard Free Wellington speaks to… Audio
Man-made 'liquid trees' cleaning the air in Serbia
Dr. Ivan Spasojevic has created "liquid trees" which turn carbon dioxide into breathable oxygen and further help to clean harmful pollutants from the air. He talks to First Up about his world-first… Audio
Lack of signs on contaminated beaches concerns community
Another bout of sewage spilling into popular beaches on Auckland's North Shore has the community concerned.
Parliament repeals Clean Car Discount
Parliament has repealed the Clean Car Discount, labelled by National the "ute tax", as it continues to sit in urgency in the lead-up to the Christmas break.
Pacific leaders critical of COP28 deal
Pacific climate leaders are critical of the new COP 28 deal, released overnight after marathon negotiations. The deal calls on all countries to move away from the use of fossil fuels but does not… Audio
