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80 percent of new initiatives in this year's budget have negative effect on climate
An analysis of this year's Budget has found up to 80 percent of new initiatives have negative effects on the climate.
The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research commissioned the paper, and says… Audio
Death toll passes 5,300 in Libyan floods
Aid agencies on the ground in Libya say there is an overwhelming need for "everything" as the death toll from flooding has passed 5,300.
Dr Najib Tarhoni is helping survivors at Benghazi hospital… Audio
Battle to rid Aotea Great Barrier Island of invasive seaweed
Suction dredging is about to begin in a battle against a highly invasive seaweed taking hold at Aotea Great Barrier Island.
The caulerpa seaweed is capable of growing up to 3 centimetres a day.
It… Audio
South Dunedin residents keen to hear from scientists what climate change has in store
The South Dunedin basin - home to more than 13,000 people - is at risk from climate change, flooding and rising groundwater. Audio
Dunedin residents coming to terms with effects of Climate Change
South Dunedin residents are coming to terms with the hazards facing their community.. The South Dunedin basin, home to more than 13,000 is at risk from climate change, flooding and rising groundwater… Audio
Forest & Bird calls for better river management on West Coast
Councils need to rethink the way they manage waterways to reduce the risk of devastating floods, Forest & Bird is warning.
New project aimed at dairy industry emissions reduction
AgriZeroNZ has become the lead investor in an American start-up working to reduce methane emitted from cows while improving their health. Wayne McNee, executive director of AgriZeroNZ speaks to… Audio
Pygmy blue whale found dead west of Levin
A local iwi in the Horowhenua says burying the remains of a dead whale was a sad occasion, but a useful lesson for their young people.
A large New Zealand pygmy blue whale was found dead on the sands… Audio
Annual water restrictions about to take effect in Wellington
Annual water restrictions in Wellington take effect in two weeks and they might get stricter as summer approaches.
Drier temperatures brought on by the El Niño weather pattern - combined with myriad… Audio
What to expect from the weather as the seasons change
Farmers are bracing for hotter, drier and windier months ahead as the return to El Niño heralds possible drought conditions.
Asbestos found on Waimakariri river bank
Environment Canterbury has issued a warning after materials containing asbestos were discovered in an old dump site in the Waimakariri River Regional Park, on the north bank.
Dairy NZ working with researchers to improve water quality
As part of an Our Land and Water study to analyse historical data, DairyNZ's water quality science team, in collaboration with AgResearch and Lincoln University, has revisited dairy farms around the… Audio
El Niño weather pattern could be among strongest, likely to bring drought
Meteorologists are warning that the weather will take a dramatic turn in the next couple of weeks, as an El Niño is likely to be declared
How to get salmon out of hot water
Scientists are looking for ways to adapt salmon fisheries for climate change. In this episode we talk to UK-born Dr Jane Symonds about how to save the industry from mass fish die-offs. Produced by… Audio
How to get salmon out of hot water
Scientists are looking for ways to adapt salmon fisheries for climate change. In this episode we talk to UK-born Dr Jane Symonds about how to save the industry from mass fish die-offs. Produced by…
AudioCritter of the Week matata / NZ fernbird
The matata or New Zealand fernbird is a secretive little bird with a big attitude. Despite being the size and weight of a mouse, they're not afraid to hunt for blowflies on the back of a sleeping sea… Audio
Climate change impact on Antarctica
It's a mixed bag for Antarctica with news that in 2022 the ice continent experienced a massive heat wave. Dr Kyle Clem, a lecturer in climate science at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of… Audio
Why hay fever season might feel worse this year
Hay fever season is descending, and for the unlucky among us who develop seasonal allergies, it might feel worse than usual this year. Climate change is thought to be driving a significant increase in… Audio
Residents 'blindsided' by windfarm development
Residents in coastal South Auckland say they have been blindsided by a windfarm slated for development on their road.
The Waiuku Wind Farm project is awaiting approval through the consents process… Audio
'Carrot and stick' - How Rotorua halved early deaths from air pollution
The estimated number of Rotorua adults dying early from the impacts of poor air quality has halved in 13 years - contributing to a social cost saving of more than $100 million, district councillors…
