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NZ likely to have 'record high' coal imports in 2021 - officials
New Zealand is likely to import more coal this year than it has in any other year, in the midst of a government-declared climate emergency.
Wastewater proposal 'a licence to pollute'
A community in Porirua is fighting back against proposals which would allow the city's wastewater treatment plant to dispose of both treated and untreated sewage into the sea.
Kāpiti residents' rubbish dumped at controversial landfill
A Kāpiti district councillor is warning residents have lost control of their rubbish, with tonnes of it ending up in a controversial landfill.
'Groundswell' exposes rural / urban divide in media
At the biggest national protest for years last week, farmers made it clear they're unhappy with the government and they feel unloved by the country - and the media. The media coverage also revealed a… Audio
'Groundswell' exposes rural / urban divide in media
At the biggest national protest for years last week, farmers made it clear they're unhappy with the government and they feel unloved by the country - and the media. The media coverage also revealed a…
AudioLarge US wildfires affecting weather conditions
Massive US wildfires have created so much shade from their smoke they have created cooler more stable conditions, helping firefighters, officials say. Audio
Search for survivors after deadly India floods
Rescuers are scouring devastated parts of western India for survivors after heavy rains caused deadly floods.
Great Barrier Reef dodges 'in danger' label after lobbying
UNESCO won't add Australia's Great Barrier Reef to its 'in danger list' after a whirlwind political intercession overrode scientific advice.
Tensions reach boiling point over unsafe Methven drinking water
Business owners in the small Canterbury town say they have reached boiling point, after more than 10 years of contamination issues with the busy ski village's water supply. Audio
Teams 'totally focussed' on reuniting orca with pod
Search efforts to find baby orca Toa's pod will ramp up this weekend as crews make the most of a fine weather window.
Protesters urge council to pull marina resource consent
Protesters took their chants to Auckland Council today, calling for the resource consent for a marina on Waiheke Island to be revoked.
But the Council has made it clear that it cannot do anything.
… Audio
Tensions reach boiling point over unsafe Methven drinking water
There's something in the water in a Canterbury town, and it isn't pretty.
Methven business owners say they've reached boiling point after more than 10 years of contamination issues with the busy ski… Video, Audio
Critter of the Week - The Snail-sucking Ground Beetle
This week's critter is a snail's worst nightmare. It's the snail sucking Ground Beetle. Audio
Levin landfill deal in the dumps
A deal to shut the controversial Levin rubbish dump, located near one of the country's most polluted lakes, is floundering.
Pharmaceutical company fined $28k for wetland breach
An East Cape pharmaceutical company has been fined $28,000 for planting in and taking water from a "regionally-significant wetland" without consent.
The story behind Durham farms
Durham Farms in Northland mixes crops and livestock, prioritising looking after the environment they are farming in. Adrian Townsend of Durham Farms talks to Jesse about their produce and organic… Audio
Tunnelling in Auckland that will ultimately lead to cleaner water
A massive piece of machinery will soon be digging and boring a tunnel in Auckland to divert wastewater and storm water from inner city suburbs to the Māngere Wastewater Treatment Plant. Watercare's… Audio
Researchers find which birds will thrive in predator free nz
Researchers have concluded the sparrow-sized South Island Robin, or Toutouwai, is among a handful of birds endemic to New Zealand that will thrive if we one day become predator-free.
They know this… Audio
Putiki Protesters arrive in Auckland central
A protest is being held this morning outside Auckland Council calling for the revoking of a resource consent for a marina on Waiheke Island.
Protesters have been at Putiki bay for more than three… Audio
Farming protest organiser wants to hear from government
An organiser of last week's farming protest says they are still unsure if the government is listening to their demands - and warns more action will be taken.
More than 50 protests were held around… Audio
