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Cook Islands tourism want visitors 'climate change conscious''
Cook Island tourism calls on visitors to be 'climate change conscious'. Audio
Westpac says farmers don't need new tech to meet its climate targets
Westpac bank has set a target for cutting the emissions of the farms it lends to.
Bird of the Century: What you need to know about pūteketeke
New Zealand's Bird of the Century is the pūteketeke but what is it and why is it so special? Here's what you need to know. Audio
Petition to save Kaipara’s climate adaptation heading to council meeting
A Ruawai leader is taking her community's call to save Kaipara's $1.5 million climate adaptation mahi to the local council.
Bird of the Century winner announced
The Puteketeke has taken out Bird of the Century this year after a hard fought campaign by British-American comedian and television host, John Oliver. John Darby is an avid champion of the Puteketeke… Audio
World climate efforts better, but still not good enough - UN report
Promises made by governments to cut emissions have edged closer to the goal of keeping heating inside 1.5C, but will not get us there, a new report has found.
E08: Getting Away With It
The success of live capture and the skyrocketing prices inevitably encourage poaching. Audio
LED Streetlights: The unintended consequences
Stop what you're doing and take a look out your window... What catches your eye? Maybe the neighbours house, or if your lucky some of our spectacular scenery... For NMIT research scientist Dr. Ellen… Audio
Can artificial rain wash away Delhi's pollution?
As the Indian capital Delhi battles days of toxic air, the city is considering cloud seeding to bring down pollution levels.
Two trampers rescued from Tararua Forest Park after activating beacon
Police said the pair were on a multi-day tramp when extreme wind conditions and poor weather led them to activate a rescue beacon on Sunday afternoon.
Eco-index restoration map
There's a new tool available that can now show you not only what your local bio-diveristy used to look like before humans but how to rebuild it. Eco-index project lead Dr Kiri Wallace speaks to Jesse.
…NZ could breach EU free trade deal if it fails Paris Agreement obligations
New Zealand could find itself in breach of its free trade deal with Europe if it walks back its commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Fonterra's plan to cut on-farm emissions by 30%
Fonterra has announced a plan to reduce its on-farm emissions by 30 percent, by 2030. Fonterra produced the equivalent of 12.8 million tonnes of greenhouse gas in the year to June, and 86 percent of… Audio
'World-first' climate provision in free trade deal a step closer
New Zealand could find itself in breach of a free trade deal with Europe if it walks back on meeting its climate target for 2030.
The trade pact with the European Union includes a ground-breaking… Audio
Climate activist from Restore Passenger Rail could receive payout after arrest
A climate activist with the 'Restore Passenger Rail' protest group could get a compensation payout after being arrested while putting up posters.
A number of the protestors are before the court… Audio
Climate activist seeking compensation payout after wrongful arrest
A protester with the Restore Passenger Rail group could get a compensation payout after being arrested for putting up posters.
Developers fined over $93,000 for unauthorised earthworks and discharge in Porirua
Housing project developers in Porirua have been fined more than $93,000 for unauthorised earthworks and discharge into the Mitchell Stream.
'Get out there and do some scouting': Growers told to watch out for fall armyworm
First discovered in New Zealand in March last year, the pest can chew through more than 350 plant species.
Manawa Energy improves profitability, announces sustainable finance framework
The power generator's underlying half-year profit rose 11 percent in the year just ended, reflecting increased hydro generation volumes.
Setting up an NZ branch of Farmers Footprint
A group of environmentally conscious farmers is setting up a local branch of Farmers Footprint in Aotearoa. Greg Hart's hosting Dr Zach Bush, the founder of Farmers Footprint, to start the movement in… Audio
