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Pacific Islands Forum ends, unclear on fighting climate change
The Pacific Islands Forum summit ended in confusion on Thursday night, with disagreement over the strength of commitments to combating climate change.
The day-long leaders' retreat again highlighted… Audio
Rat numbers rocket: Exterminators busy, Forest & Bird worried
Exploding rat populations across New Zealand have conservationists worried and exterminators busy.
It's been blamed on a mega mast year - which basically means there is more food for predators.
And… Audio
Lake Hayes thrown lifeline
A popular lake became a no-contact zone when when E. coli levels hit almost double the amount deemed safe last summer - but it's being thrown a lifeline.
Critter of the Week Northland mudfish
Doc's Threatened Species Ambassador, Nicola Toki talks this week about the newly discovered Northland mudfish which she says is nationally vulnerable. Audio
Ministry focuses on long-term management of potato virus
The Ministry for Primary Industries is closing down its biosecurity response for a potato virus which has now been found to be widespread here.
Australian PM critical of radio host over Ardern comments
Broadcaster Alan Jones has continued his criticism of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, despite a rebuke from Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Climate change 'already here' for Tuvalu
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Tuvalu Vete Sakaio says the threat posed by climate change isn't just imminent - it's already here. Mr Sakaio says climate change as the focus of his United Nations… Audio
Plastic particles falling out of sky with snow in Arctic
Even in the Arctic, microscopic particles of plastic are falling out of the sky with snow, a study has found.
Ardern pledges $150m at Tuvalu climate change talks
Pacific Island leaders are still in their retreat at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu, trying to find consensus on their commitments to addressing climate change.
Discussions were expected to be… Audio
Land use between a rock and a hard place
Food, or housing? We only have a finite amount of land in Aotearoa - and we have to use it to feed people and to house people. But which should take precedence? Economist Kirden Lees joins us to talk… Audio
Students hopeful Forum leaders will push for justice on climate
Pacific students say their leaders must do more to prevent climate crime and protect the human rights of future generations by seeking a ruling from the International Court of Justice. Audio
Heads of maritime forces in the Pacific met in Fiji
The third South West Pacific Heads of Maritime Forces meeting in Fiji this week brought together maritime forces, navy chiefs, senior government officials and academics to discuss security and climate… Audio
$2m govt funding for Onehunga community recycling centre
The government will contribute more than $2 million of its Waste Minimisation Fund to build a new community recycling centre in Onehunga.
Jacinda Ardern to 'talk frankly' on climate change in Pacific
Tense discussions are under way as leaders meet for their annual Pacific Islands Forum retreat in Tuvalu.
Are Auckland's ruru being poisoned?
Ruru (moreporks) are falling sick in our largest city, and so far there's no official cause. Some speculate it's secondary poisoning from eating rats or mice that have ingested rodenticide. Audio
Mount Pirongia kōkako conservation plan receives funding boost
Conservation work to ensure the viability of the North Island Kōkako on Mount Pirongia in Waikato has been given a boost with funding from the Waikato Regional Council.
Oh no Owha! Seal makes snack of Auckland dinghies
Bright light, loud noise and even a garden hose could be used to try and keep a curious leopard seal away from Auckland's marinas.
Condos or corn? Govt proposes protection for arable land
Fruit and vegetable producers say it's now or never to protect the country's most fertile land from housing developments.
PM Jacinda Ardern announces $150m Pacific climate funding
The announcement from Ms Ardern in Tuvalu comes ahead of today's Pacific Islands Forum, where Australia's climate policies are likely to come under attack.
Council seeks help to fix Lake Hayes algal bloom
A lifeline is being offered to help restore a popular Otago lake battling algal blooms. Lake Hayes became a no-contact zone when E.coli levels hit almost double the amount deemed safe last summer. The… Audio
