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New Zealand's largest grid-connected solar power plant up and running
The 2.1 megawatt Kapuni Solar Power Plant features 5800 ground-mounted photovoltaic panels and can generate enough electricity to power more than 520 homes.
Forest & Bird launches petition seeking end to new coal mines
The government needs to consider how to stop new or expanded coal mines in New Zealand to keep climate warming to safe levels, Forest & Bird says.
Female wallaby killed in Kakanui Range as part of pest eradication
A female wallaby has been killed in North Otago's Kakanui Range by an Otago Regional Council team tasked with monitoring and destroying the pest.
Myrtle rust at Zealandia: 'it's a concern' but more cases 'inevitable'
Wellington's inner-city eco-sanctuary, Zealandia, has recorded its first known case of myrtle rust. Audio
Wellington's Zealandia records first known case of myrtle rust
Wellington's inner-city eco-sanctuary, Zealandia, has recorded its first known case of myrtle rust.
The plant disease infects the myrtle family of trees which includes native plants such as… Video, Audio
Critter of the Week Southern Elephant Seal
The Southern Elephant Seal is one of the top predators in the Southern Ocean. They are enormous beasts: males are 5 to 6 times heavier than females and weigh around 3 and a half tonnes which is… Audio, Gallery
Annual survey to check which birds are soaring in NZ gardens
Kiwis can do their bit for the birds by taking part in the annual New Zealand Garden Bird Survey until 4 July. Audio
Ardern in Ashburton, pledges further $4m for flooding clean-up
Some welcome relief on Thursday for flood-weary Ashburton farmers, with a $4 million boost to help with the recovery.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was in Ashburton to meet with the region's mayors… Video, Audio
Refining NZ yet to talk to government about Marsden Point's future
The country's only oil refinery expects to decontaminate and decommission its equipment, but is not yet required to have a clean-up plan in place for the polluted groundwater and land at Marsden…
Hopes East Otago water will be safe to drink again soon
Water restrictions will be lifted once authorities are certain lead level spikes have been resolved.
The designer behind the new Predator Free 2050 movement logo
A new logo was recently unveiled for the Predator Free 2050 movement. Tyrone Ohia is the designer who came up with the new look logo which includes MÄori representation. Jesse talks to Tyrone who's… Audio
Prime Minister touring flood-hit Ashburton region
To Mid-Canterbury, where flood-hit farmers and regional leaders are making their case to the Prime Minister for more support and a second bridge, as she tours through the region. The flooding in late… Audio
Rangers get creative to catch elusive stoats
Rangers in Auckland's Shakespear Regional Park say stoats are getting smart to age-old trapping techniques, so they have had to come up with new methods.
Stoats getting wise to old styles of trapping
They're small, they're cunning and they're killing our native birds.
Stoats were first introduced to New Zealand in the late 19th century to control rabbits and quickly had a devastating effect on… Audio
Ashburton flooding: Farmer on lasting damage
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is due to visit flood-stricken farmers frantically trying to clear silt and debris before calving and lambing begins.
Ardern will be hosted by Chris and Anne-Marie… Audio
Marsden Point not required to have clean up plan
The country's only oil refinery expects to decontaminate and decommission its equipment, but is not required to have a clean-up plan in place yet for the polluted groundwater and land at Marsden… Audio
Ashburton flooding: Prime Minister to visit stricken farms
The Prime Minister will today visit flood-stricken farmers in Ashburton.
Dozens of farmers have been left with an expensive clean up and are calling out for more cash.
Eleisha Foon met with one… Audio
Clean drinking water is public's number one priority - survey
Clean drinking water is the public's number one infrastructure priority according to the Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga.
Conservation communities
Two stories of Aotearoa New Zealand conservation communities who are caring for the flora and fauna in their backyards. Claire learns about the Catlins Bats on the Map project while Katy learns about… Audio
Conservation communities
Two stories of Aotearoa New Zealand conservation communities who are caring for the flora and fauna in their backyards. Claire learns about the Catlins Bats on the Map project while Katy learns about…
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