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Departing Green MP Eugenie Sage reflects on time in Beehive
After 12 years at the heart of New Zealand politics, a Green Party MP who will not be standing for election in October speaks about her time in Parliament.
Global temperature rises - why we can expect a steep climb this year and next
Analysis - Every decade after the 1960s has been warmer than the one before and the 2010s were the warmest on record. But there can be a lot of variability from one year to the next, Kevin Trenberth w…
UN tour of nations concerned about nuclear wastewater wraps up
The head of the UN's Atomic Energy Agency has wrapped up his tour of nations with concerns about Japan's upcoming release of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean. He was met with fierce… Video, Audio
'My heart sank': Emotional description of Whakaari eruption at court
A survivor of the Whakaari White Island eruption has told the court she wanted to hold her husband's hand so she could die next to him. Graphic and emotional descriptions of the eruption on December 9… Audio
Our Changing World - Protecting the Waihi estuary
The health of the Waihi estuary is in decline, threatening its important role as a mahinga kai, or food-gathering site. Justine Murray meets the team trying to turn things around. Audio
Chip packet project cause with dual positive outcomes!
The Chip Packet Project is likely to be one of the more unique charity initiatives you've heard of, but it's one that is aiming to both help our homeless population and ease the strain on our… Audio
Recycling business gains funds to tackle lithium batteries
A scrap metal recycler has secured a funding boost to explore new ways to dispose of lithium batteries In New Zealand.
Birds get revenge by using anti-bird spikes in nests
Dutch researchers have found that some birds are using the spikes to keep pests away the same way that humans do.
Around the motu: Todd Niall in Auckland
Stuff Senior Auckland Affairs Journalist Todd Niall takes us behind the bus drivers strike in the city and talks about the complex funding formula in which the budget constraints at Auckland Council… Audio
Dumping of wastewater not a breach of treaty according to some
A Pacific leader says Japan's plan to release nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean is not a breach of the nuclear free Rarotonga Treaty.
The treaty, which New Zealand has signed up to, bans… Audio
NZ Foreign Affairs Minister meets IAEA Director to discuss report
NZ Foreign Affairs Minister meets with IAEA Director to discuss report. Audio
PIF expert panellist criticises IAEA report
PIF expert panellist rubbishes IAEA report on nuclear wastewater. Audio
In our wettest year, rates of mould in homes is growing
We're about halfway through the year, but data from NIWA shows some parts of Aotearoa have already had more than a year's worth of rain. It's been one of our wettest years, and according to an expert… Audio
'Disregard for safety': DOC wants help to find trio who rode quad bikes in national park
The riders also threatened a ranger forcing the person to lock themselves in a visitor centre for safety, DOC says.
White Island owners put profits ahead of safety, lawyers say
Profits ahead of employee and tourist safety. Lawyers have opened Worksafe's case against the owners of Whakaari White Island today, saying the Buttle brothers had not done enough to inform visitors… Audio
Alan Finkel on a green energy future and what it'll take to get there
Should we be investing in solar, wind, hydrogen or nuclear power? Carbon offsets or carbon credits? Alan Finkel was former Australian Chief Scientist from 2016 to 2020 he led the review of Australia's… Audio
Bookings for Great Walks set to open
You'll finally be able to book a hut or campsite on one of New Zealand's Great Walks today.
Technical difficulties have plagued the Department of Conservation's booking system and forced delays since… Audio
International Atomic Energy Agency to meet Pacific leaders
The International Atomic Energy Agency is set to meet with Pacific leaders in Rarotonga this week, with most Pacific nations unhappy about the impending release of treated nuclear wastewater into the… Audio
Pacific fears over Japan's nuclear fallout
Japan has made assurances the wastewater it's dumping in the Pacific is safe – but not everyone is convinced. Audio
