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Glasgow gears up to host COP26 summit
Glasgow is gearing up to host the world's most powerful leaders ahead of 26th Climate Change Conference or COP26. The two-week summit is set to begin on 31 October. More than 30,000 people are… Audio
Australia won't back 30% methane cut, New Zealand 'actively considering it'
Australia will not support the pledge led by the European Union and the United States to cut methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030, due to farming interests Scott Morrison says.
Crown and iwi appoint new ‘face and voice’ of Whanganui River
The government and Whanganui River iwi have jointly appointed a new Pou Tupua to act and speak on behalf of Te Awa Tupua, the special status accorded to the Whanganui River.
COP26: 'Commit to action, not words' - Pacific climate activist
Opinion - Growing up in Fiji Sivendra Michael has seen natural disasters devastate communities, he says frustration over climate inaction is building.
Scientific advisers urge detailed plans from COP26, not just climate pledges
Thirty eight scientific advisers to governments have urged leaders at the upcoming COP26 climate conference to focus on detailed action plans, not just pledges.
Soils can't hold enough carbon to offset Australian emissions, experts say
Australia's plan for net zero includes "dangerous" soil carbon assumptions and could be too expensive without a market mechanism, according to agricultural emissions experts.
Celebrating native Ika
Well bird of the year is in full flight, but what about our native fish? Commercial photographer Terry Hann trades under the name The Artful Trout and he has embarked on an obsession with documenting… Audio
Top scientists call for urgent climate action
A group of the world's most influential scientific advisors have penned a joint letter saying the need for urgent climate action is unequivocal.
This comes as government leaders head to Glasgow for… Audio
Favourite plants
Claire Concannon hears how the the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network's favourite plant competition is shaping up, while Katy Gosset learns about research to improve the quality and growth… Audio
Ethical fashion and what that name-and-shame survey doesn't tell you
Tearfund's annual name-and-shame of unethical fashion chains leaves out some important factors - such as clothing manufactured in New Zealand. Audio
Ethical fashion and what that name-and-shame survey doesn't tell you
Tearfund's annual name-and-shame of unethical fashion chains leaves out some important factors - such as clothing manufactured in New Zealand.
AudioFavourite plants
Claire Concannon hears how the the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network's favourite plant competition is shaping up, while Katy Gosset learns about research to improve the quality and growth…
AudioWest Coast salvage operation removes shipwreck contaminants
Almost three months after a fishing boat ran aground on the West Coast, a complex salvage operation to recover potential contaminants has been completed.
Most farmers not clearing native bush ahead of new SNAs rules- West Coast Councillor
Most farmers have no intention of destroying native bush just to get in ahead of new rules protecting significant natural areas, according to Grey Valley farmer Anton Becker.
Govt pushes on with water reforms, despite councils' opposition
Despite a flood of opposition, the government is going to force councils to get on board with their three waters reform.
The proposal's been about four years in the making and aims to dramatically… Video, Audio
Bathing in native rākau
When was the last time you stopped and spent time with a tree? Tree hugger can be used as an insult, but there's a huge body of research that suggests being in nature has a real measurable impact on… Audio
Hunters need to be part of conservation management plan
Hunters want to help protect the country's conservation estate, but say they need to be included in conversations about culling deer, pigs and goats.
Forest & Bird has created a series of maps from… Audio
Climate Campaigners want NZ to support pacific more
Climate campaigners are calling New Zealand to stump up more financial support for pacific island nations ahead of COP26 - the international climate conference kicking off in Scotland this weekend.
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Forest and Bird wants campaign to control pigs, deer, goats
Forest & Bird is calling for the government to urgently fund the largest deer, pig, and goat control programme New Zealand has ever seen.
Official data shows virtually all conservation land and large… Audio
Lego blocks being used to help replenish Singapore's reefs
Singapore's waters were once abundant with coral species, but coastal and land development have caused reefs to deplete over the years.
But a group of scientists from the National University of… Audio
