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'Trampling all over' - mayor furious with beach joy-riders
Kaipara District Council is the latest local authority getting tough on drivers hooning down beaches and putting fragile eco-systems at risk. Audio
The DNA In Water (Part 2)
Back in November, Bryan took a walk up to Polhill Reserve to collect a sample of water for the Citizen Science project called Wai Tuwhera o te Taiao - Open Waters Aotearoa which invites us to take… Audio
Battle brews in Parliament after climate change report
A fresh climate battle is brewing in Parliament as the opposition parties mull how they will respond to yesterday's landmark call to action.
The Climate Change Commission has released a draft… Audio
More action to stop dune hoons on beaches
Drivers hooning down coastal beaches and over sand dunes in their four wheel drives are causing a real stir.
Several beaches have been cracking down on driving on the beach to ensure the safety of… Audio
Parts of energy sector back decarbonisation plan
The energy sector has largely shown support for the Climate Change Commission's plan to decarbonise the economy and slash emissions.
Clearing burning tyre pile in Amberley could cost $1 million, regional council says
Canterbury regional council says it could cost up to $1 million to clear a huge pile of tyres in Amberley. Audio
New Zealand's first microforest
Colin Davis and AJ Clarken are creating a microforest in Nelson after hearing about the microforest movement spreading around the world. The movement is inspired by a Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki.
…IPCC author on the Climate Commission report
The Climate Change Commission has released a draft blueprint on how New Zealand can slash emissions. Political science Professor Bronwyn Hayward speaks to Wallace about the report. Audio
National needs assurances ambitious climate plans will work
The National Party won't commit to bi-partisan support for the ambitious recommendations laid out by the Climate Change Commission in its official report on how New Zealand can reach its carbon… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy is on Rangitoto Island in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf looking at the volcanic reserve's heritage baches. Audio
Recovery from the Fukushima nuclear disaster, almost a decade on
NPR journalist Kat Lonsdorf talks to Kathryn about her time in Fukushima and tells the stories of residents and their struggles. Audio
Kaipara outrage at hoons on dunes
Kaipara District Mayor Jason Smith says the closure of Auckland's Muriwai Beach to vehicles this summer, has seen more four wheel drive enthusiasts head further north each weekend and many are driving… Audio, Gallery
Climate Commission's blueprint for cutting emissions: Rod Carr
Kathryn speaks with the chair of the Climate Commission about its blueprint for cutting New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, in line with the Paris Accord. Audio
Amberley tyre fire still burning
The enormous fire at an Amberley tyre stockpile in North Canterbury could take weeks to burn out.
A 63-year-old man has been arrested and charged with starting the fire on Friday, which is emitting… Audio
Category two Cyclone Ana hits Fiji
A battered Fiji is taking stock this morning after category two Cyclone Ana delivered strong winds and heavy rain to the main islands - Viti Levu and Vanua Levu.
Late yesterday, authorities announced… Audio
Climate Change Commissioner on new report
The Climate Change Commission says that New Zealand is set to miss every one of its obligations under the Paris Agreement.
Changes must be made to alter course - and in its new report the Commission… Audio
Climate Change Commission plan too little, to late - Greenpeace
If adopted fully by the government, the Climate Change Commission's plan to reduce emissions would represent the most dramatic attempt by New Zealand to fight climate change.
But Greenpeace says that… Audio
Big upheaval with landmark Climate Chance Commission plan
New Zealand is heading for a major upheaval under a landmark plan to combat the climate crisis - but the sectors in line for the most serious change are already showing signs of resistance.
The… Audio
Covid19 Curveball for Central Interceptor’s Italian Crew
The specialist Italian workforce building Auckland’s 1.2 billion dollar Central Interceptor have met with unexpected hardships in the past year.
Liz Garton heads out to Mangere to meet some of the… Audio
Covid19 Curveball for Central Interceptor’s Italian Crew
The specialist Italian workforce building Auckland’s 1.2 billion dollar Central Interceptor have met with unexpected hardships in the past year.
Liz Garton heads out to Mangere to meet some of the…
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