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Chances are orca pod will return to area, scientist says
A scientist helping to look after an orphaned orca believes his family will almost certainly return, it is just not known when.
Watch: Bush Farm Education takes kids out of the classroom into nature
It's called real world learning as Bush Farm Education takes children out of the classroom into nature, Frank Film investigates. Video
Bad weather halts search for baby orca's pod for second day
Efforts to save the stranded orca calf and reunite it with a pod has reached a "delicate stage" as stormy weather has halted air and sea searches for a second day. Audio
Extreme weather: State of emergency in Buller - latest details
A state of emergency has been declared in Buller - because of heavy rain and flooding, in what's been described as a one in 50 year event.
Residents in low lying areas, or those who've had trouble… Video, Audio
Farmers block roads to protest environmental requirements
The country came to town today as farmers expressed their frustration at what they call a barrage of red tape and new taxes.
They came by tractor and ute to 50 centres, from Kaitaia to Invercargill… Video, Audio
Critter of the Week Dusky Dragonfly
This week's critter is the secretive and unusual Dusk Dragonfly that lives only in the untouched forest streams of the North Island. Audio
Local wildlife passageways protecting our native species
Earlier this week, we did an interview about California approving the largest 'animal freeway' in the world. Principal Environmental specialist for Waka Kotahi, David Greig, talks to Jesse about our… Audio
Concerns over Government's urban planning policy
We have a look at the challenges of urban planning amidst a housing crisis and fears new government policy could create 'urban slums'. Dr Claire Dale at Auckland University's Retirement Policy and… Audio
New research finds surprising presence of microplastics
A pilot study from scientists at the University of Auckland and NIWA has found surprising amounts of microplastic particles in marine sediments within the protected parts of the Queen Charlotte Sounds… Audio
Regulations on farms absolutely necessary - Forest & Bird
Farmers across the country are taking to downtown streets across the nation later today to protest recent environmental regulations, a seasonal worker shortage, and the so-called 'ute tax'.
One of… Audio
Farmers planning massive protest against regulations
Thousands of farmers are expected to demonstrate in over 50 towns and cities across the country at midday today to protest at recent environmental regulations and a seasonal workers' shortage in the… Audio
Dozens killed after flooding in western Germany
Authorities in western Germany say at least 42 people have been killed and dozens are missing following severe flooding. At least six others have died in neighbouring Belgium. The flooding has caused… Audio
Regional mayors not rushing to join govt Three Waters scheme
A multi-billion dollar sweetener hasn't got mayors rushing to sign up to the government's Three Waters reforms.
The government's announced a two point five billion dollar fund to get local councils… Audio
Seed-dropping drone may be future of tree planting
A team hopes a drone dropping thousands of seeds over the Hūnua ranges could provide a boost to native reforestation efforts.
RNZ reporter Louise Ternouth and cameraman Nick Monro were there for its… Video, Audio
Swimming in the wild becoming a 'thing' of the past
It's a sign of the times that these days we have to check whether an awa, roto, or moana is "swimmable" before taking a dip. Ingrid Horrocks has just published a piece for The Guardian about her… Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 July 2021
Conservation minister, Kiri Allan, has set aside 700 thousand dollars to deliver a nationwide online and practical course for hunters. Audio
Protesters arrested at Putiki Bay
The police have arrested and removed three protesters from the Kennedy Point development on Waiheke Island. The Protect Pūtiki group have been protesting against the development for 129 days and has… Audio
EU unveils sweeping climate change plan
The European Union has announced a raft of climate change proposals aimed at pushing it towards its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.
Wildfires rage in US state of Oregon
Wildfires are burning across the American west including the largest in Oregon, called the Bootleg fire.
The fires come after major heat events across the extremely dry region. Firefighters have been… Audio
Breaking down bird song
On this week's Our Changing World – how songbirds learn their song, and how researchers in the Southern Hemisphere are trying to correct a long-standing male bias in the songbird world. Audio
