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Australia taking Aotearoa's lessons from destructive mite spread
Australian authorities working to limit the spread of the destructive varroa mite are doing so with help from New Zealand scientists.
Green Party 'incensed' at National's climate dividend
Green Party co-leader James Shaw is "incensed" that the National Party wants to divert $2.3 billion allocated to climate change.
National has proposed a "climate dividend" - which they say would… Audio
'Terrible' Bluff oyster season blamed on lack of feed in ocean
The quality of Bluff oysters in Foveaux Strait was "terrible" this season, with many oysters appearing to starve to death in the ocean, an experienced fisherman says.
'A major hazard': Opponents vow to challenge plans for waste-to-energy plant
A waste minimisation organisation says the proposal to build a waste-to-energy plant in Waikato will face fierce opposition.
Greens respond to Climate Emergency Response fund cuts
Staying with politics - yesterday Climate Change minister James Shaw accepted an apology from Finance Minister Grant Robertson after Mr Shaw was not informed about the government's spending cuts… Audio
Cyclone-hit Muriwai residents receive initial risk categories
One hundred Muriwai homeowners now have the all-clear to return to their homes, more than six months after Cyclone Gabrielle tore through the west Auckland community. Audio
'He definitely should have known about it' - Robertson to apologise to Shaw
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he will apologise to the Climate Change Minister over cuts to climate spending announced without James Shaw being informed.
Hauraki Gulf: Govt proposes ban on bottom trawling for most of marine park
Bottom trawling would be banned in most of the Hauraki Gulf under proposals put forward by the Labour government. Audio
What the stress physiology of marine animals tells us about their homes
Marine Biologist Brendon Dunphy explains why the Hauraki Gulf is seeing increasing numbers of stressed shearwaters and albatrosses. He says the food chain for titi, or sooty shearwaters - also known… Audio
'Takahē cruising around': Two more birds released at Zealandia
A new pair of takahē have been released into Wellington's predator free bird sanctuary. Audio
Government seeks feedback on Hauraki Gulf bottom trawling ban
The Government is asking for feedback on a new plan to ban bottom trawling in up to 89 percent of the Hauraki Gulf.
From Wednesday, the public will be able to respond to different options for trawl… Audio
Toxic mining waste found near Gore is 'low risk' - council
Historic toxic aluminium dross waste found at a coal mine near Gore is "low risk", but a possible second site is also being investigated, Southland's regional council says.
Greens promise $750 million fund to protect towns and cities from flooding
Green Party co-leader James Shaw says the Urban Nature Fund is included in the Greens' Climate-Safe Communities plan.
The Week in Detail: Sex ed, wildfires, and migrant exploitation
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Sex ed, wildfires, and migrant exploitation
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioCyclone-downed trees turned into firewood for needy families
Hundreds of thousands of Northland's Cyclone Gabrielle-downed trees are in for the chop in a unique $6.5 million resilience project.
Colin Monteath: Erebus, ice and fire
Mount Erebus is an ultra mountain and the planet's southernmost volcano. Sheathed in ice, with hundreds of ice caves and a lava lake, its name is synonymous with the tragic 1979 air accident. Polar… Audio, Gallery
David Scheel: the mysteries of octopuses
The octopus is a highly intelligent and deeply mysterious creature. It changes colour as quickly as it can move, and it thinks with its tentacles. Marine biologist David Scheel has had a life-long… Audio
Tuvalu concerned over success in Japan's plan
Tuvalu concerned over success in Japan's plan. Audio
One-eyed conservation dog takes out top spot at canine awards
He's a heading dog that actually heads the pack. Crowned Top Dog with a job in this year competition for canines, Wink, who hails from Invercargill, only has one eye and works as a conservation dog… Video, Audio
