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Gisborne mayor touched by Auckland woman's act of kindness
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz says her week has been made after receiving a hand-written letter with $20 enclosed for flood relief efforts.
Predator control sees native bird life double on West Coast
Native bird numbers have reached new highs in the Department of Conservation's longest running bird monitoring project.
Woody debris on Gisborne beaches again after recent flooding
The Gisborne mayor says prosecutions are possible if debris found on beaches following the recent flooding can be traced to a breach of a resource consent.
Botanist's 'intrepid trek into uncharted territory' for pungent parasitic plant
Dr Chris Thorogood fulfilled a childhood dream after travelling deep into the Philippines rainforest to lay eyes on the other-worldly Rafflesia banaoana, but didn't do it for the scent. Audio
Dr Chris Thorogood: the secret life of parasitic plants
Dr Chris Thorogood fulfilled a childhood dream last month after travelling deep into the Philippines rainforest to lay eyes on the otherworldly Rafflesia banaoana. Audio, Gallery
Agriculture sector blamed for softer wording in climate change document
Greenpeace says New Zealand officials at the United Nations recently "sabotaged" efforts to mitigate climate change.
Vehicle rebates miscalculated due to flawed emissions data
The Transport Agency says it is dealing with almost 100 vehicles with flawed emissions data under the Clean Car Discount Scheme.
Critter of the Week: The broad-cheeked gecko
This week's critter is a taonga species on the brink of extinction. The broad-cheeked gecko, Mokoprirakau "Okarito", lives in lush forests and alpine shrublands in South Westland. Audio, Gallery
SH35 between Tokomaru Bay and Te Puia Springs reopens
The road, which was extensively damaged by last month's storm, has reopened, but Waka Kotahi warns disruptions to traffic will be ongoing as repairs continue.
NZ Super Fund's wind energy project too big, too expensive - Forsyth Barr
Investment analysts are casting doubt over the New Zealand Super Fund's major offshore wind energy project.
More support on way for drought-hit southern farmers
The Agriculture Minister says more support is on its way for drought-hit southern farmers. Damien O'Connor has visited Southland today, where he spoke to farmers and community leaders, and revealed… Audio
Southland town in danger of running out of water
A small Southland town is in danger of running out of water unless residents make some drastic changes to how much they're using. Southland District Councillor John Douglas lives near the town and… Audio
Microbial jungle: discovery under the Ross Ice Shelf
A newly discovered "microbial jungle" deep under the Ross Ice Shelf in Antarctica, hundreds of kilometres from the open sea, that thrives without light, has been discovered by Kathryn's guest, Sergio… Audio, Gallery
Watching from space: keeping pests and diseases out of NZ
Space-age efforts are underway to keep pests and diseases, including Covid, out of New Zealand. MPI's recent Ko tatou Biosecurity Supreme Award Winner is Central Otago-based Xerra Earth Observation… Audio
Gisborne District Council wants govt help after flooding
The Gisborne District Council is calling on the Government to cover the millions of dollars needed to repair roads damaged by severe flooding in the region last month.
There are still more than 1500… Audio
Lake Wanaka nears lowest levels in 30 years
The life blood is draining out of Lake Wanaka - water.
The lake is approaching it's lowest level in almost 30 years - threatening marine life, and worrying local farmers after what has been described… Audio
Our Changing World - Estuary temperature extremes
Claire Concannon meets with two researchers aiming to get a clear picture of how things are heating up in estuary sediments, and what this means for the shellfish that live there. Audio
Pres Zelensky urges UN security council to reform veto rules or dissolve
Te pūrongo o te poutūtanga has asked all five permanent Security Council members' embassies to New Zealand whether they support removing the veto right at that forum.
The United States says: Russia… Audio
'It's bigger than both of us': Voters urged to push govt on climate after major report
A loud message is coming through the new UN climate change report - it is time for us all to radically change our lifestyles. Audio
Dairy NZ on latest climate change report
In response to the latest IPCC report, Climate Change Minister James Shaw said yesterday that New Zealand's agricultural emissions had not reduced.
He said an Emissions Reduction Plan to be published… Audio
