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Year of Covid: The Good, the Bad and the Future
Urban issues commentator Bill McKay takes a look at the pros and cons of how Covid affected us in the urban environment this year, and what changes we may see in our future. Bill McKay is a Senior… Audio
Analysis of disruption in the global energy markets
One of the world's foremost energy experts and Pulitzer Prize winning author Dr Daniel Yergin talks to Kathryn about the power plays in global energy and the interconnectedness to geo politics at… Audio
Is a carbon neutral public sector achievable by 2025?
The public sector must go carbon neutral by 2025 - but there are concerns an overburdened construction industry doesn't have the capacity to help achieve it. The Government, in making its climate… Audio
Planting for posterity
After nearly 14 years of planting native bush, a massive former dairy farm is now thriving forest overlooking the Kaipara. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Video, Audio
Planting for posterity
After nearly 14 years of planting native bush, a massive former dairy farm is now thriving forest overlooking the Kaipara. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar.
AudioBlazes across NZ causing concern about fire risk
Three large fires in a single weekend have sparked concerns about the country's growing fire risk.
The fires included a large scrub fire in Christchurch's Port Hills, one at Pumpkin Hill in the… Audio
Fire rips through Port Hills property
A fire ripped through dry hillside on Christchurch's Port Hills over the weekend.
About three-quarters of Fleur Easter's lifestyle block, including a barn, was burnt in the blaze.
She speaks to… Audio
Too much kaimoana being taken from rock pools
Residents of Omaha Beach, north of Auckland are concerned visitors to the area are gathering huge amounts of kaimoana and the rock pools at the end of the beach are being decimated. Locals say the… Audio
Queenstown council urges residents to conserve water
Residents in the Queenstown Lakes District are being asked to conserve water or face potential water restrictions this summer.
Landfill opponents hope hearing is 'beginning of the end'
After two years of campaigning, a community group opposed to the development of a large landfill in north Auckland has finally had its case officially heard.
Dome Valley dump opponents voice concerns at official hearing
After two years of campaigning, a community group opposed to the development of a large landfill in north Auckland has finally had their case officially heard today.
The group - Fight the Tip, Save… Audio
Rio Tinto's toxic waste to stay in Mataura past Christmas
Hopes are now gone that thousands of tonnes of toxic waste may be removed from Mataura by Christmas.
The Environment Court is trying to mediate a resolution between the Environmental Defence Society… Audio
Critter of the Week: Alpine Shield Bug
This week's critter is one you don't want to pick up! The alpine shield bug is flightless, consumes pre-digested plant material and produces a nasty aroma when touched. Audio
Power firms explore green hydrogen possibilities
Two big power companies are going to investigate the feasibility of producing green hydrogen in the South Island after the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter closes.
Mataura dross to stay for a while yet
Hopes the thousands of tonnes of toxic waste stored in Mataura would be removed this year are now gone.
Mediation has been ongoing between the parties involved, and in a minute issued a short time… Audio
Call out worst climate crisis contributors, scientist says
Pacific leaders meet today to demand urgent global climate action. They must focus on the key contributors to the climate crisis, an expert says. Audio
Burial rites are expanding to fit our shrinking world
The earth's short of space and that's affecting our customary expectations of how we bury our dead. Audio
Burial rites are expanding to fit our shrinking world
The earth's short of space and that's affecting our customary expectations of how we bury our dead.
AudioFreshwater reforms may stifle farm profitability by 83% per year - report
Farm profitability across the Ashburton District is expected to decline 83 percent per year due to the government's freshwater reforms, a new report states.
'Pathetic behaviour' costs Auckland ratepayers more than $100k
Auckland ratepayers face a $100,000 vandalism bill after damage to property in parks where kauri tracks have been closed for upgrades.
