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UN set to reveal landmark IPCC report findings on climate change
The world's largest ever report into climate change will be published later tonight, setting out the stark reality of the state of the planet.
Reverse Doughnut: The problem with Tauranga
Bill McKay joins Kathryn to talk about how cities in the 70s used to be described as doughnuts, with the CBD lifeless in the evenings and weekends - empty holes surrounded by suburbs. But the growth… Audio
Making sense of ‘Milk and Money’
The recent Groundswell protest put farmers’ grievances about the government’s environmental policies front and centre. Good timing for a new six-part documentary series exploring the dairy industry,… Video, Audio
Making sense of ‘Milk and Money’
The recent Groundswell protest put farmers’ grievances about the government’s environmental policies front and centre. Good timing for a new six-part documentary series exploring the dairy industry,…
Video, AudioFireman killed as wildfires spread across Greece
Two people have been killed and six areas put on high alert as uncontrolled wildfires spread across Greece.
'Devastating' research: Fears emperor penguins face extinction as ice habitat warms
If Antarctic sea ice continues to decline at current rates emperor penguins will become extinct, a new report predicts.
Dianne Ludwig: welcoming back slow fashion
For most of her professional life Dianne Ludwig worked in the corporate world, but when she retired she decided to start a small hobby business selling vintage clothing online under the moniker… Audio
Deadly European wildfires chime with experts' warnings
It's not unusual for southern Europe to have high temperatures during summertime, but the intensity and frequency are chiming clearly with experts' warnings that it's a direct result of global… Audio
Critter of the Week Te Pāpapa Pango
Cockroaches are one of the least-loved critters in the world but not all roaches are disease-infested household invaders. Te Pāpapa Pango is one of 21 cockroaches native to Aotearoa and is this week's… Audio
Time to get the broad beans in
There’s not much going on in the garden at the moment, but one crop that can be sown direct now is broad beans. Audio
Franz Josef floodwall cash signed off
The government and the West Coast Regional Council have finally signed off on funding for floodwall upgrades at Franz Josef Glacier.
European wildfires chime with experts' warnings
It's not unusual for Europe to have high temperatures during summer, but the intensity and frequency of the heatwaves are chiming clearly with experts' warnings that it's a direct result of global… Audio
Banned firefighting foam used at Marsden Point for training
The oil refinery in Northland has run prohibited training exercises using thousands of litres of firefighting foam containing chemicals linked to cancers.
Northland refinery used banned firefighting foam
The oil refinery in Northland has run banned training exercises using thousands of litres of firefighting foam containing chemicals linked to cancers.
Its fire crews used 60,000 litres of the foam in… Audio
The future - or demise - of the Marsden Pt oil refinery
Marsden Pt shareholders will vote today on a proposal to shut down New Zealand's only oil refinery, slashing hundreds of jobs. Audio
The future - or demise - of the Marsden Pt oil refinery
Marsden Pt shareholders will vote today on a proposal to shut down New Zealand's only oil refinery, slashing hundreds of jobs.
Audio$16m project to protect and restore Canterbury's Rangitata River
A $16 million project has been announced to protect and enhance unique habitats in Canterbury's Rangitata River.
Researcher finds chemical-free pest killer to save tomatoes
A PhD student who has come up with a solution to deal with a tomato plant pest is hoping more large scale greenhouses will try it to prove its success.
Wild dads: Zoo expert Erna Walraven on animal paternal behaviour
Erna Walraven is an Australia-based wildlife specialist and consultant who spent 12 years as a keeper at Sydney's Taronga Zoo before moving on to be a senior curator for the next two decades where she… Audio
Converse removes all reference to paints' environmental impact
Converse has quietly removed any reference to the environmental impact of its global public art campaign from its website after being accused of greenwashing.
