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Possum plague causing pandemonium in Parnell
Now to a "plague" of possums causing some trouble in inner-city Auckland. Self-described "enthusiastic amateur" Bill Kearsley has taken matters into his own hands and been trapping possums in Parnell.
…Bells of Nelson's cathedral ring out to welcome godwits
The bells of Nelson's cathedral rang out this morning, heralding the arrival of the bar-tailed godwits. The migratory birds have just flown about 12,000 kilometres non-stop from Alaska at the northern… Audio
Pinpointing the role of climate change in every storm is impossible
The inevitable question after extreme weather events is the same: To what extent did climate change make it worse?
Strong winds force godwit migrating from Alaska to New Zealand to turn around
An unlucky godwit halfway through his migration from Alaska to New Zealand has turned back after hitting strong winds over the Pacific Ocean.
Carbon farming - "biggest change in land use"
Concerns the boom in carbon farming will dictate the future of New Zealand's sheep, beef and production forestry, and questions over who has oversight over what one academic is calling "the biggest… Audio
How NZ blew its chance to arrest climate change
Our grim climate statistics could have been so much better if we'd veered down a path that was mapped out 30 years ago, instead of resting on our forestry laurels. Audio
How NZ blew its chance to arrest climate change
Our grim climate statistics could have been so much better if we'd veered down a path that was mapped out 30 years ago, instead of resting on our forestry laurels.
AudioWaste 'footprint' concern sees NZ King Salmon farm request rejected
New Zealand's biggest salmon farmer has failed in a bid to alter compliance rules, after concerns it would widen a waste "footprint" in the Marlborough Sounds.
Invasive seaweed detected on Aotea/Great Barrier Island
Aotea/Great Barrier Island mana whenua say biosecurity officials must eradicate an invasive seaweed species detected in the area.
Critter of the Week: Prickly Stick Insect
You might find this week's critter on your rose bush, munching on the leaves of your plum tree, or in native forests. The prickly stick insect, Acanthoxyla prasina, is incredibly good at looking like… Audio
Climate-related information important to 81% of retail investors, survey finds
Investors are looking to put more of their money into businesses committed to addressing climate change, but want some assurance the investment will deliver results.
Sowing seeds: tips from a gardening guru
Today Lynda talks about sowing seeds and when you should be doing it. Audio
Green energy could deliver trillions to economy - report
As the world looks to emerge from the Covid-19 crisis, New Zealand businesses could benefit from a low carbon future.
Northland climate change adaptation efforts gain importance
Sea-level rise predictions are increasing the urgency of Northland's first regional climate change strategy.
Solving the World's Problems with Suzanne McFadden
Today solving the world's problems is Suzanne McFadden, editor of Newsroom's LockerRoom. She talks about recycling clothes and the pledge she's made to buy nothing new for her wardrobe for the next… Audio
'I'm gutted, I didn't want to do it' - Shaw on climate plan delay
The Climate Minister says lockdown disruptions have caused delays to NZ's Emissions Reduction Plan, but a climate campaigner says slow government response is to blame. Audio
How agricultural pesticide use alters our stream ecology
A new study has shown how the ecology of our streams are impacted by the world's most commonly used pesticide and climate change. University of Otago's Dr Sam Macaulay was the lead researcher for the… Audio
Locals asked to help save Dunedin's kākā population
There's a big push on to save Dunedin's kākā population and locals are being called on to help.
RNZ podcast Our Changing World producer Claire Concannon visited the Orokonui Eco-sanctury. Audio
Government considering winding back wetland protection
The government is being accused of caving to big business by winding back protections for wetlands.
Rules, only brought in a year ago, currently stop any sort of development within 100 metres of a… Audio
Climate Change Minister defends Emissions Reduction Plan delay
The government has announced a five-month delay to its plan to tackle the climate crisis.
Climate Change minister James Shaw announced on Wednesday that Cabinet agreed to the delay the Emissions… Audio
