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WorkSafe investigation into Cook Strait gas leak released
An investigation into a gas leak on board a Cook Strait ferry reveals how an electrician had to be "coached through" identifying and isolating the leak as they lacked training and experience.
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Environment Minister David Parker 'incredibly frustrated' with Tiwai Point smelter
The Environment minister has slammed what he calls an "uncooperative" Tiwai Point aluminium smelter over the state of a stockpile of waste.
David Parker told Morning Report he is "incredibly… Audio
The future of planning - reforming the RMA
After 30 years the Resource Management Act - the unwieldy, development-stopping, strangely inadequate environmental legislation - is being reformed. Audio
The future of planning - reforming the RMA
After 30 years the Resource Management Act - the unwieldy, development-stopping, strangely inadequate environmental legislation - is being reformed.
AudioCouncil investigates what killed hundreds of fish in a Dunedin stream
The Otago Regional Council is investigating what killed hundreds of fish in a Dunedin stream over the weekend.
Water restrictions come in for parts of Tasman District
Water restrictions have been re-introduced to parts of the Tasman District as dry weather returns.
Christchurch remembers fatal 6.3 quake, 10 years on
Thousands of people in Christchurch and around the country paused at 12.51 on Monday afternoon to mark a decade since the February 22 magnitude 6.3 earthquake which claimed 185 lives.
It was 10 years… Video, Audio
Expert Feature: Sharks
Today's expert was all about sharks. Clinton Duffy is a marine scientist at the Department of Conservation with a very keen interest in sharks, he joined Jesse to talk about them and answer listener… Audio
Christchurch 2011 earthquake: 10 years on
Jo Gallagher was working as a St John Advanced paramedic on February 22 10 years ago and was treating a patient when the quake struck. She joins Jesse to share her story. Audio
Large crowds turn out for Canterbury earthquake memorial service
Today marks 10 years since the February earthquake claimed 185 lives.
RNZ's Christchurch reporter, Rachel Graham, was at the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial site for the official ceremony and spoke to… Audio
Brother of quake victim says 10th anniversary is an emotional, but important day
At 12.51pm it will be 10 years since a devastating 6.2 earthquake struck Ōtautahi Christchurch, bringing down buildings and killing 185 people.
A National service will get underway at half-past-12 at… Audio
Urban Issues - RMA reforms
What's the problem with the Resource Management Act in practice?. Bill McKay says there's so much to talk about this year: the tenancy reforms, the RMA reforms, housing. He'll focus on the big one… Audio
Two Waitakere Ranges tracks reopen
Hikers and trampers are celebrating the re-opening of two popular tracks along the Te Ara Tahura trail in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges.
A Rāhui was placed on the Ōmanawanui and Puriri Ridge tracks two… Audio
Smelter stockpiles 100,000 tonnes of hazardous waste near beach
The aluminium smelter at Bluff has stockpiled more than 100,000 tonnes of cyanide-laced hazardous waste less than 100 metres from a fast-eroding Southland beach.
Cyanide-laced smelter waste stockpiled near Bluff beach
The aluminium smelter at Bluff has stockpiled more than 100,000 tonnes of cyanide-laced waste less than 100 metres from a fast-eroding Southland beach.
The smelter company won't reveal its plans for… Audio
Could a meatier diet make cats kill less wildlife?
Domestic cats appear to hunt less when their diets are richer in animal-sourced protein, according to a newly-released study out of the University of Exeter in England. Audio
Trial to shed light on bat behaviour
A trial is underway on the edge of the central North Island's Pureora Forest that will challenge the popular saying "as blind as a bat".
Upgrades unveiled as Waitākere tracks reopen
Two tracks in the Waitākere Ranges in West Auckland are reopening today after being closed to protect the region's kauri forests.
How spending time in nature can benefit your skin
Research shows that when we spend time outdoors, we are more active. And in addition to the benefits of physical activity, there are numerous benefits of engagement with nature. Health geographer Dr… Audio
Could a more meaty diet make cats kill less wildlife?
Domestic cats appear to hunt less when their diets are richer in animal-sourced protein, according to a newly-released study out of the University of Exeter in England. Professor Robbie McDonald is… Audio