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Epiphytes - high-rise plants
Discover the hidden world of arboreal plants, which get a leg-up in the world by living on trees. Audio
Epiphytes - high-rise plants
Discover the hidden world of arboreal plants, which get a leg-up in the world by living on trees.
AudioOur Changing World for 17 December 2020
Epiphytes are the high rise experts of the plant world, and resilient buildings should save lives and still be useable after an earthquake. Audio
Firefighting foam: EPA sets deadline to phase out damaging types
The new move requires that any use of PFAS foams from the end of 2025 get case-by-case approval from the Environmental Protection Authority.
Matatā forced retreat: A long goodbye for last family to settle on leaving
One of the last families in a Bay of Plenty settlement at risk from an extreme weather event has reluctantly agreed to leave as part of a managed retreat. But for them it will be a longer goodbye. Video, Audio
'Everybody needs to be vigilant' - Port Hills fire chief
Fire crews continue to kept watch in as the potential for fire on the Port Hills remains.
Cyclone Yasa strengthens and heads for Fiji
Tropical Cyclone Yasa has rapidly intensified and is now a category 5 system as it heads towards Fiji.
Heavy Rain Warnings are now in force for some islands and gale force winds are expected for the… Audio
Napier summer accommodation crisis on the cards after flooding
Flood ridden Napier fears an accommodation crisis will take hold this summer.
There's not only about 700 waiting on the housing register, hotels are shut for flood repairs and a holiday park had to… Audio
Report highlights stress issues within Auckland Council's ranks
A new report shows Auckland Council staff have been struggling with the pressures of the post-lockdown work environment, with concerns about their stress levels and wellbeing.
Government warned about potential spread of wilding pines
The government has been warned that without controls, wilding pines could cover one fifth of all New Zealand's land area by 2035.
Evacuation warnings for NSW towns as storms batter east coast
Australian authorities have issued evacuation warnings for low-lying towns in northern New South Wales as storms batter the nation's east coast.
Port Hills fire - latest update
Sixteen homes have been evacuated on Christchurch's Port Hills, after fire again broke out this afternoon.
Emergency services say they've contained the scrub fire, but are staying on scene overnight… Video, Audio
Christchurch homes evacuated in latest Port Hills fire
Sixteen homes have been evacuated on Christchurch's Port Hills this afternoon because of a fire.
Fire and Emergency has told RNZ the fire was caused by sparks from a construction site.
Smoke has… Video, Audio
NZ not on track for emission reduction, posing financial risk - MBIE
The new minister for economic development has been delivered a blunt message about New Zealand's lack of progress on climate change and the potential price tag that could result in.
Large fire on Christchurch's Port Hills
Christchurch reporter Anan Zaki, gives Jesse an update on the Port Hills fires. Audio
'We're watching our beach disappear' - Australian tourist spots washed away
Weather along Australia's northeast coast has washed away beaches at popular tourist spots, with destructive winds and rain causing widespread flooding.
Dairy farmers fined and warned over effluents breaches
With the dairy season at its peak, farmers breaching their resource consents have appeared on the West Coast Regional Council's black list for the first time in months.
Pacific leaders urge Australia to set net-zero emissions target
The Pacific Islands Forum is calling on Australia not to let its neigbours sink due to the impacts of climate change.
The call was made at the Forum leader's summit on the fifth anniversary of the… Audio
Scorching weather prompts restricted fire season in Canterbury
A restricted fire season has been declared for the whole of Canterbury ahead of scorching weather predicted for later this week.
Marlborough Council moves to ban vehicles on Coast beaches
The Malborough Council is looking to stop all vehicles using 45 kilometres of the region's East Coast, including quad bikes, despite opposition from many locals. Jesse speaks to Rick Stolwerk. Audio
