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'We will get there': The massive job rebuilding Northland's Mangamuka Gorge road
A year on from the storm that destroyed a section of SH1 the original 26 slips have grown to 38, making completing the repair on time "more and more challenging".
Mature mangrove forest cut down for new $20 million Okara marina
Hundreds of mature mangroves have been cut down for Whangārei's new $20 million Okara marina, angering environmentalists who campaigned against their removal 30 years ago.
Environmentalists disappointed by lack of Hauraki Gulf trawling ban
The government's plan to revitalise Hauraki Gulf has been slammed for not including an outright ban on trawler fishing. Audio
Lyttelton locals concerned about impact of visiting cruise ship
Not everyone in Lyttleton's onboard with visiting cruise ships with concerns the influx of passengers puts a strain on public transport and the tourists arent spending locally. More than 70 cruise… Video, Audio
Govt plan to revitalise Hauraki Gulf met with staunch opposition
Ten years in the making, the government has launched its plan to revitalise Auckland's Hauraki Gulf, and it's immediately been slammed for not including an outright ban on trawler fishing. The new… Audio
'Bureaucratic bulls***": West Aucklanders furious with council over flood buyouts
Tension was high at a fiery community meeting last night about the hundreds of homes still uninhabitable after the city's anniversary weekend floods. It was standing room only as residents clashed… Audio
Labour announces Hauraki protection plan covering 18 percent of Gulf
Watch: Chris Hipkins has spoken to media about plans for 19 new marine protection areas for the Hauraki Gulf under a Bill that would not pass before the election.
The Panel with David Farrar and Jo McCarroll (Part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Farrar and Jo McCarroll discuss National's proposed school phone ban and Labour's Hauraki Gulf protection plan. Audio
Our Changing World – Takahē tales
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the rediscovery of takahē. Claire Concannon sits down with takahē superfan and former Our Changing World producer Alison Ballance to discuss her new book… Audio
Giant fossil found on a chicken farm identified after 30 years
A fossil discovered on an Australian chicken farm three decades ago has finally been identified as an entirely new species! Audio
'Specifics will matter a lot': Cautious optimism over BlackRock deal
A climate policy expert says there are always some risks around large infrastructure investments, but moving to 100 percent renewable electricity is a great idea. Audio
Wool carpet petition finally heading to Parliament
A petition calling for Government buildings to be fitted out exclusively with wool carpets is finally set to be presented to Parliament. It follows a decision to fit more than 600 rural schools with… Audio
Govt renewable energy deal not a game changer, expert says
A leading energy research analyst doesn't think the government's team-up with investment company Blackrock will be 'game changer'.
The deal will launch a $2 billion dollar climate infrastructure fund… Audio
July was world's hottest on record, EU scientists say
Global air temperatures and ocean surface temperatures set new all-time records in July, the head of EU's Copernicus climate change panel said.
Private investment 'crucial' to hit 100% renewable energy
A climate policy expert says for New Zealand to hit 100% renewable energy, private investment is crucial.
One of the world's largest investment companies has launched a major new climate fund to help… Audio
Govt renewable energy investment sparks scepticism
The Government is giving itself a big pat on the back for announcing an energy deal with the world's largest investment firm BlackRock, which it says will help New Zealand reach its 100% renewable… Audio
Carbon credits - land grab or the Amazon future?
The eight countries that share a slice of the Amazon Rainforest are meeting to discuss a regional response to deforestation, climate change and crime, the first meeting of its kind in 45 years.
Antarctica's ecosystem changes at an unanticipated pace
Antarctic researchers are warning the increase in global temperatures are having a dire affect on one of the world's most fragile ecosystems.
A UK-based study has found rising temperatures are… Audio
Greenpeace concerned for govt finance of renewable energy
Greenpeace is nervous about the Government's partnership with investment company BlackRock to increase finance for renewable energy.
The deal will launch a $2 billion climate infrastructure fund -… Audio
James Shaw on BlackRock climate investment fund
Let's continue this conversation about BlackRock and the climate investment fund with co-leader of the Green Party - James Shaw. Audio
