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Kākāpō translocation challenges and success
It's been around 2 months since the first translocation of kākāpō to mainland Aotearoa. To check in on how these taonga are going in Te Ika a Māui, we're joined by Ngai Tahu kākāpō recovery group… Audio
Moving house by bike - a new challenge
Earlier this year, when Auckland resident Fiáin d'Leafy was moving house, they decided to find a fresh way to approach this not so fun chore. Because they did it entirely by bike. Audio
Six homes evacuated as winds fuel fire near Lake Pūkaki
Fierce winds are fuelling a wildfire near Lake Pūkaki, forcing six homes to be evacuated and State Highway 80 at the lake was closed Thursday night.
The scrub fire is near the Pūkaki Downs, and is… Audio
Queenstown crypotosporidium cases continue to rise
Crypotosporidium cases in Queenstown have continued to rise, with the source of the bug still yet to be found. Thousands of households are being told to boil water, as the Queenstown Lakes District… Audio
New Zealand not alone in failing to meet climate challenge - UN
A progress report from the UN shows many countries, including New Zealand, are falling behind on tackling climate change.
Swimmers told to avoid Taranaki lake after algae bloom
A health warning has been issued for a Taranaki lake after the emergence of a dense bloom of potentially toxic blue-green algae.
A Guided Discovery of Gardening book released for spring!
Julia Atkinson-Dunn's just released a book for established and prospective gardeners. It's called A Guided Discovery of Gardening. Audio
Swimmers in Canterbury warned to check water quality
Swimmers enjoying Canterbury's open water this summer should check before they dive, or they might risk getting sick.
Environment Canterbury says the number of popular lakes, rivers and beaches… Audio
Fewer places to swim in Canterbury this summer, thanks to pollution
Twenty-five lakes, rivers and beaches have been graded by the regional council as unsuitable for swimming - more than last year.
Queenstown bug: 'I hope this is only going to be a few days'
At least 15 people are confirmed sick with the cryptosporidium infection in Queenstown. At this stage, water is not confirmed to be the source, but council says its taking a cautious approach and has… Audio
Tarras locals gear up for a fight over airport
Christchurch Airport says it's premature to try and stop a new airport that's only just having the groundwork laid; but Tarras locals know what they don't want. Audio
Tarras locals gear up for a fight over airport
Christchurch Airport says it's premature to try and stop a new airport that's only just having the groundwork laid; but Tarras locals know what they don't want.
AudioDonated air purifiers hoped to help asthmatics deal with Bromley's 'putrid smell'
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has gifted 40 air purifiers to Bromley School, to help pupils with asthma and their families.
Loan for solar power company to expand New Zealand services
The state-owned Green Investment Fund and two international investors are making a $170 million loan to a New Zealand solar power provider.
A life time of bird watching, Peter Kaestner's story
There are birders and then there's Peter Kaestner. He's a retired US diplomat who holds the world record for seeing the most bird species, 9,856 birds. A duck on the back of our 10 dollar note was his… Audio
Seven trollies of rubbish collected by concerned Rotorua resident
A Rotorua woman who once took a weedeater to overgrown council grass is now tackling the city's "massive" litter problem,
Help to make businesses sustainable
Most businesses want to do the right thing when it comes to being sustainable But finances, a lack of understanding, and time constraints can prevent them from investing in nature. Audio
Primary school petition from Aotearoa over oil leak potential
The RMS Niagara currently lies in 120 metres of water on the seafloor of the northern border of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, not far from the pristine Poor Knights Islands. Audio
Hundreds of The Warehouse Group sites to be powered by solar farms
More than 260 sites owned by The Warehouse Group are set to be powered by solar farms as the group inks a long-term agreement with Lodestone Energy.
Coromandel beachfront property auction starts at $1 - but there's a catch
A Coromandel beach front property with a $1 reserve will go under the hammer next month. So what's the catch? As well as spectacular water views of Thornton Bay north of Thames, the house comes… Video, Audio
