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DHB, council to front up over lead in water
East Otago residents will hear directly from officials about the lead levels in their water supply during a public meeting on 5 March.
Protecting provincial food producing land vital
Pressure is on many provincial towns as population growth sparks new housing developments which eat into prime food producing land. Horticulture New Zealand says it's vital to have protections for… Audio
Unsafe lead levels found in east Otago children's blood
Unsafe lead levels have been detected in children's blood tests in east Otago.
This following a contamination scare which has resulted in a do not drink notice and emergency water tankers.
Dunedin… Audio
Chasing runaway koi carp in the Kaipara's Lake Taharoa
Koi carp contribute to poor water quality and a serious problem in both New Zealand and Australia. This week a koi carp has been spotted by a 10 year old boy fishing in the 50,000 year old dune Lake… Audio
Department of Conservation reveals new visitor strategy
The strategy acknowledges more work needs to be done to manage iconic sites under pressure, but doesn't spell out what it will implement.
Greenhouse gas emissions sharply rose after first phase of lockdown
Greenhouse gas emissions rebounded in the three months following last year's lockdown from the end of March to the beginning of June.
Search on for koi carp in NZ's largest dune lake
Alarmed Northland authorities are searching for the unwanted freshwater pest fish after Zeke Voschezang, age 10, reported seeing it in Kaipara's Lake Taharoa.
Canal Road native trees poisoned, group says
A group working to save native trees in the Auckland suburb of Avondale say the remaining trees were poisoned last night.
South Island oil and gas permit to be surrendered
NZ Oil and Gas and partner Beach Energy will surrender an exploration permit for a large area off the east coast of the South Island.
The world of honey bees
Victoria University professor of Ecology and Entomology, Phil Lester, has just written a book about the incredible honey bee. Audio
Akaroa health warning over carcasses in water supply
Health officials are asking residents of Akaroa on Banks Peninsula to seek help if they feel unwell, after dead animals were found in the town's water supply.
Dr Michael E Mann on fighting a new climate war
There's the old climate war, the one where fossil fuel interests put all their efforts into denying there's a problem. And then there's the new one. Denial isn't working anymore says Dr. Michael E… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Baches, and what we can learn from them as we address the climate crisis. Kennedy talks about a visit to a former well-off-the-beaten-track bach community near the entrance to Manukau Harbour: the… Audio, Gallery
High Country camps for townie kids
For over 50 years the year ten, or fourth form students, from a Queenstown high school have been going on a very special camp. Audio
Earthquake early warning system - new research
A new system that could warn of an earthquake is being explored. Massey University scientists are testing low cost sensors, located in our homes to explore early warning solutions. Audio
More research needed on deep sea mining - experts
Ocean scientists say the importance of providing Pacific governments with accurate data about the potential impacts of deep sea mining cannot be underestimated. Audio
Fewer trespass notices for breaking kauri dieback rules
A drop in the number of kauri dieback trespass notices issued this summer is good news, says Auckland Mayor Phil Goff.
DHB denies pushing for secrecy over elevated lead levels in water
The Southern District Health Board says it did not advise the local council not to go public when lead contamination was found in East Otago drinking water.
Chance for feedback on Auckland taking water from Waikato River
An application for Auckland to take millions more litres of water a day from Waikato River is now open for public submissions.
Aucklanders still need to stay out of Manukau Harbour after chemical spill
Aucklanders are still being told to stay out of Manukau Harbour waters while authorities are mopping up a chemical spill.
