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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
Farmers' howls echo around corridors of power
Political Roundup - It's nearly a week since the Howl of a Protest took place, which showed a divide between town and country and the potential challenges posed to the Labour government, writes Bryce…
Waiheke marina: Opposition differences 'highlights misjudgement in vision'
Two groups fighting to save the natural habitat of little penguins at the Waiheke marina development site are at odds over funding and the manner of opposition.
Kiwi killed by dog, thrown down bank in Taranaki conservation area
A kiwi bird has been killed by a dog on conservation land in Taranaki.
Southland District Council allows coal exploration in region
Environmental groups are urging the Southland District Council to reverse a decision allowing coal exploration in the region.
The council has granted Australian-owned mining company New Brighton… Audio
$10m flood protection scheme proposed for Westport
A $10 million flood protection scheme proposed for Westport would have prevented most of the devastation caused by last weekend's massive flood, according to West Coast Regional Council's operations…
Marae celebrates small win against heavy industry
Whareroa Marae is celebrating a small win against heavy industry, after an oil company withdrew its application to build and run a jet fuel tank farm at the nearby port in Mount Maunganui. Timaru Oil… Audio
'Decarbonisation' focus for new boss of investment firm
Utility investment specialist Morrison & Co, which manages listed company Infratil is to get a new boss.
Sailors on the global hunt for conservation projects to share
Five years ago, while living in Amsterdam, Floris van Hees and Ivar Smits decided to quit their jobs - fix up their boat, and set sail on a trip around the world. More than a holiday, their plan was… Audio, Gallery
Government advice going both ways on gas production
Is the country's supply of petrol, diesel and jet gas becoming more vulnerable to disruption?
The Government has had advice that goes both ways, just days ahead of a crucial decision on stopping all… Audio
Nine days and search for orca calf's pod continues
Searches by boat and air have failed to find a pod of orca that was spotted in Wellington region waters.
Westport needs flood protection scheme – regional council chair says
The flood that swamped Westport at the weekend should convince even the most doubtful ratepayer that the town needs river protection work, West Coast Regional Council chairman Allan Birchfield says.
