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Forest & Bird takes Southland council to court over coal exploration
Forest & Bird is seeking a judicial review over Southland District Council's decision to allow coal mine exploration by Bathurst Resources.
Huge Far North water verdict looms as avocados boom
Plans for a massive water take to grow more avocados in the Far North could get the green light in the coming weeks, but there are major concerns among some locals about what that will mean for the… Video, Audio
Rare brown tui resident in Waikato
A rare brown Tūī has been visiting a Hamilton backyard every day for the last month.Mangaiti Gully Restoration Trust co-ordinator Rex Bushell talks to Jesse about the special sighting. Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy takes us on the scenic route from Blenheim to Picton. Audio, Gallery
Waka Kotahi plans to fill in bats' roosts to force them to relocate
The Transport Agency plans to fill in roosts of long-tail bats along the route of a proposed bypass on State Highway 3, in an effort to force the critically-endangered mammals to relocate.
New research into extracting energy from waves
Biofouling is the bane of any boaties' life, but could it be harnessed to extract energy from waves? Researchers at Auckland University and NIWA are studying whether the organisms which quickly grow… Audio
Coal by the shipload - why NZ is nowhere near 100 percent clean
How can New Zealand be importing massive amounts of coal when we are supposedly on a journey towards 100 percent renewable energy? The answers are complex. Audio
Coal by the shipload - why NZ is nowhere near 100 percent clean
How can New Zealand be importing massive amounts of coal when we are supposedly on a journey towards 100 percent renewable energy? The answers are complex.
AudioTourists evacuated as fires rage near Turkish resorts
Tourists have been evacuated from beaches in south-western Turkey, where raging wildfires are now threatening hotels and homes.
Tiwai smelter power could be diverted to hydrogen by 2023
The government has been told Southland could start producing green hydrogen as early as 2023, documents show.
Jonathan Drori: on listening tomatoes and ragwort-filled gardens
Author, plant lover and former BBC documentary maker Jonathan Drori joins the show for a chat about some of the latest botanical news. This week, Drori discusses a ragwort-filled garden and the fact… Audio
Mussel farmers millions of dollars out of pocket after storms
The storm which caused widespread flooding across the top of the South Island has also had a devastating impact on mussel farms in the region.
DOC 'misrepresenting information', biologist says
The Department of Conservation's marine mammal sanctuary proposal in Te Pēwhairangi - the Bay of Islands is being criticised by marine biologists for containing inadequate information.
No tsunami risk to New Zealand following 8.1 earthquake in Alaska
There is no tsunami threat to New Zealand from the massive magnitude 8.1 earthquake in the Alaska Peninsula this evening, Civil Defence says.
Looking indepth at marine mammal euthanasia practices
New research on stranded marine mammals shows a low global reporting rate on euthanasia practices. Marine Biology Professor Karen Stockin talks to Jesse about what's missing in the ongoing research. Audio
NZ Rugby chief happy with INEOS deal
New Zealand Rugby says its new sponsor, petro-chemical company INEOS, is committed to becoming more sustainable and on balance it is worth the possible backlash to work with them.
A six-year… Audio
Poison tampons used to kill feral dogs in Far North
A Far North man has taken to using poison-soaked tampons to kill feral dogs, which are roaming the area and devastating local farms and wildlife. Audio
Aggressive marketing has driven rise of double-cab ute - time to hit the brakes?
Analysis: "Explore your inner beast." That was the slogan used last year to sell the Ford Ranger. At 2.4 tonnes, that's a lot of "light" truck, but the stakes are rising.
Expected US vehicle emission plan criticised by envrionmental groups
Environmental groups have criticised an expected Biden administration proposal to revise US vehicle emissions that is set to be released as early as next week that they argue is not aggressive enough…
Birdlife recovering, New Plymouth rat population on decline
New data shows New Plymouth's rat population is in decline while birdlife is on the increase.
