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Urban issues with Bill McKay - Commercial conversion
Bill talks to Kathryn about empty commercial buildings and whether they could provide affordable apartments to help reduce the housing crisis. Audio
Rain falls at Greenland ice summit for first time on record
Rain has fallen at the highest point on the Greenland ice sheet - showing it may be melting at an increasing rate, scientists say.
Protesters' campsite at Pūtiki Bay taken down by police
Police are taking down a carpark campsite at Pūtiki Bay on Waiheke Island occupied by Kennedy Point marina protesters.
Conservation park declares war on rabbits
A conservation park near Masterton is about to level up its battle against a soaring population of rabbits, after a funding boost from Government.
Defence Force takes steps to counter wastewater contamination at naval base
A special filter system has been installed at the Auckland naval base because toxic chemicals keep getting into the wastewater, the Defence Force says.
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan joins Jesse to talk about what can be done in the garden as spring draws near and how to incorporate any child labour you may suddenly at your disposal to help out! Audio
Covid-19: ESR scientist on strength of wastewater testing
Wastewater testing is playing an important detective role around the country as health authorities race to find out whether Covid-19 cases have spread from Auckland.
Public health professor Philip… Audio
EPA decision allows for at least 13 more years of methyl bromide use
The environment watchdog has given timber exporters 13 more years to completely stop releasing a toxic and significantly ozone-depleting fumigant gas into the atmosphere.
Ranger internships up for grabs at Auckland Council
Right now might not be the time to be outdoors a lot but there's a offer for later in the year for adventure hungry types. Aimee Hoeberigs started off her career with an internship and loves where it… Audio, Gallery
Charges that reflect the true cost of driving are needed to reduce car use
Opinion - In light of last week's IPCC report confirming human activity is "unequivocally" driving global warming, here's a striking statistic: in Auckland, road transport modes are responsible for…
Tourism operators want new rules for national parks
Tourist operators say the rules governing national parks are so outdated that when a crisis like Covid-19 strikes and they need to adapt, they're hamstrung.
Mystery over neon green ooze in Wakatipu
It could be weeks until the mystery of the green substance that was first spotted oozing into Lake Wakatipu over the weekend is finally solved.
The Queenstown Lakes District Council is investigating… Audio
Defence Force's most polluted bases revealed
Devonport, on Auckland's North Shore, tops a list of the most polluted Defence Force bases in the country.
Tourism operators want new rules for national parks
Tourism operators are warning the rules governing national parks are so outdated that when a crisis like Covid-19 strikes and they need to adapt, they're hamstrung.
A different set of rules - or… Audio
Work to rebuild Hutt River bank, path to take three months
Major riverbank reconstruction is underway along Te Awa Kairangi/ Hutt River after significant erosion destroyed part of a popular walking path near the Royal Wellington Golf Club.
Establishing cause of iconic Wakatipu turning green may take weeks
It could take weeks for officials to work out what stained one of Queenstown's most iconic lakes neon green.
Queenstown confused by neon-green water in local stream
Queenstown's council has been left scratching its head over how its lake has been stained neon green.
The neon green water has flowed down a creek through town, snaking its way through central… Video, Audio
Airstrip granted retrospective consent despite wetland objections
An airstrip built in a protected wetland area was granted consent retrospectively despite objections from Gisborne District Council's own ecologist and the Department of Conservation.
Dozens of charges laid in wake of long-running rubbish dump fire
A long-lasting underground fire at a Waikato rubbish dump has triggered charges that are heading to court.
Fishing expert Matt Watson
Matt Watson knows pretty much anything you can think of about fishing. He's the host of the ITM Fishing Show where he makes it look easy to catch big game fish, and demonstrates how to use the best… Audio
