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What does Ruapehu's Alert Level mean?
Ruapehu is officially at volcanic alert level 2.
GNS says the level was raised because they've noticed more activity on the mountain, and that it's not a forecast of future activity.
But what does… Audio
Ruapehu volcanic alert level change another blow to local businesses
The ban on going up to the crater lake at Mount Ruapehu is being called another kick in the guts for the local tourism industry already devastated by the impact of Covid-19.
There is now a two… Audio
'It's like we're stuck in limbo' - Drury residents in dark over $1.35bn roading project
A group of Drury residents say they are frustrated at the lack of NZTA consultation over the $1.35 billion Mill Rd project and its possible impacts on properties and businesses.
Mt Ruapehu moved up to volcanic alert level 2
GeoNet has issued a Volcanic Alert Bulletin for Mt Ruapehu, as the temperature in the crater lake continues to rise.
Matakana Island fire burning for more than a week
A fire on Bay of Plenty's Matakana Island is still burning a week after it started.The fire broke out last weekend and crews remained on scene all week but it flared up again on Saturday. Riley… Audio
Mt Ruapehu alert level rise: DOC to carry out aerial sweep
A two kilometre exclusion zone is in place around the Mount Ruapehu crater lake - Te Wai a-moe - after GeoNet raised its volcanic alert level. The temperature in the crater lake has risen to 43… Audio
Volcanic activity on Mt Ruapehu
The volcanic alert for the central north island mountain is now at two.
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Coromandel environment group ordered to pay court costs
A Coromandel environmental group has been ordered to pay almost $80-thousand to the Crown by the High Court.
Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki sought a judicial review after a consent was granted to… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy joins the show from Kororareka (Russell) in the Bay of Islands where he has deep family connections, going back to his grandfather's boatbuilding and swordfishing years there. He looks at the… Audio, Gallery
Jupiter and Saturn to be seen in 'incredibly rare' event
New Zealand stargazers will be able to witness a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event when Jupiter and Saturn come together. Audio
New refuse regime sees cost of dumping lawn clippings skyrocket
It now costs $22 to dump a big bag of lawn clippings in Marlborough after new charges were brought in this month - up from approximately $4 charged previously.
Hamilton Zoo welcomes baby chimp
Hamilton Zoo is celebrating a new addition to its chimpanzee troop - but the public can't inspect the new arrival yet.
The 'singing vegan': animal welfare activist Sandra Kyle
Each week retired polytechnic lecturer Sandra Kyle visits two local meatworks to conduct (usually solitary) vigils for animals on their way to slaughter. A committed vegan and local representative of… Audio
How plants communicate with insects and each other
Dr. Andrea Clavijo McCormick of Massey University in Palmerston North recently secured $300,000 in funding from the Royal Society Te Aparangi annual Marsden Fund to study how plants communicate. And… Audio
Bay of Plenty on drought watch
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council says the dry weather has meant some waterways are lower than they should be, which is dangerous for the ecosystem.
James Rebanks: is the future of farming the past?
Shepherd James Rebanks tends a flock of Herdwick sheep on a family-owned farm in the Lake District in northern England. He learned traditional farming ways from his grandfather; a man with a profound… Audio
Voluntary scallop collecting rāhui at Coromandel bay
The ban at Ōpito Bay over summer is being put in place to prevent the collapse of the shellfish's population.
Councillor fears fatalities as off-roaders flood Northland beach
A toxic cocktail of speed and too many vehicles is increasingly threatening lives - and the environment - on New Zealand's longest driveable beach.
Critter of the Week - Chatham Island Christmas Tree
This week's critter is Rautini (Brachyglottis huntii) - known as the Chatham Island Christmas Tree. Audio
Cyclone Yasa destroys homes, causes flooding on Fiji's Vanua Levu
There's been massive damage to houses, churches, crops, power lines and also flooding on the Fijian island of Vanua Levu, where Cyclone Yasa tore through last night.
Journalist, Lusi Banuve, is in… Audio
