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Canopy Tours conservation efforts given approval
Rotorua's Canopy Tours operators have been putting their efforts into nearby conservation projects which have seen a huge increase in wildlife. Conservationist Tony Roxborough has given it his… Audio
Interactive map exposes state of New Zealand's waterways
The designers of a new online map hope it will aid farmers in their attempts to ease pressure on New Zealand's waterways.
The interactive map allows users to see how nitrogen levels have changed in… Audio
Future of Whakaari / White Island tourism debated
'Explore an active volcano!' the brochures advertising trips to Whakaari / White Island said - but should tourists have been allowed there in the first place, and should they be allowed back?
Sea level rise: insurance and retreat - James Shaw
Recent research from Victoria University of Wellington has revealed thousands of coastal homes could face huge hikes in insurance premiums, or an inability to get insurance at all, within fifteen… Audio
NZ gets its own pest register
New Zealand now has its own Official Pest Register to help keep unwanted critters out of the country.
Importers and exporters can use the online database to identify 24,000 vermin.
Peter Thompson is… Audio
American scientist warns of dangers of Whakaari/White Island
An American scientist who warned against tourists going onto Whakaari/White Island years before it exploded is hesistant about allowing people to go back.
In 2012, Erik Klemetti - an associate… Audio
How a school science study into dairy pollution of a waterway turned out a decade on
A childhood science project is reviewed ten years on Audio
Scientists alarmed over Worksafe's GNS Science Whakaari charges
GNS Science is one of 13 parties charged by WorkSafe over the Whakaari White island explosion. Professor Troy Baisden, president of the New Zealand Association of Scientists, talks to Colin about the… Audio
Mortuary waste bylaw a first in NZ
A trade waste bylaw will for the first time in New Zealand be used to stop the "culturally offensive" practice of mortuary wastewater being discharged into rivers and the ocean.
Whale stranded in Golden Bay dies
A 14-metre whale has died after getting stranded at Golden Bay yesterday.
Antarctica's Forgotten Hero and the Secret Love Lives of Penguins
Penguin expert and Antarctic explorer Lloyd Spencer Davis blends natural history, evolutionary biology and stories of adventure in his new book A Polar Affair: Antarctica's Forgotten Hero and the… Audio, Gallery
Wombats' amazing armoured bums: Alyce Swinbourne
Dr Alyce Swinbourne is a wombat specialist based at the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Adelaide. She says the animals use their amazing armoured backsides (made up of… Audio
NZ risks being dumping ground for 'dirty diesels', carmaker warns
The head of Toyota NZ wants a feebate scheme to make electrified vehicles more affordable and is also warning that Europe may dump vehicles that harm the environment in this country.
Drought: Aucklanders wash cars again but lakes still low
Drought-stricken Auckland is staring down the barrel of a hot summer after a lengthy and punishing dry spell this year.
The supercity will be released from the shackles of household water… Video, Audio
Critter of the Week Alpine Tiger Moth
This week's Critter of the Week is the alpine tiger moth. Doc's Nicola Toki says the females are completely flightless and her children can survive being frozen! Audio
New environmental rules: 'Rates increases of 100pc will be unavoidable'
A West Coast regional councillor is calling on Development West Coast to stump up and cover costs that are about to land on ratepayers because of the government's new environmental policies.
Questions about Climate Change Emergency declaration
Newsroom's political reporter, Marc Daalder has been shining a light on the government's policies to tackle our carbon emissions following this week's emergency declaration. He talks to Jesse about… Audio
Call to address lack of fuel efficiency standards
The absence of vehicle fuel efficiency standards and inaction on light vehicles imports have left New Zealand with one of the most fuel-inefficient vehicle fleets in the developed world.
All at sea - the surprising reach of river waters
Two self-driving underwater robots are making surprising discoveries about where river water ends up at sea, far from land. Video, Audio
All at sea - the surprising reach of river waters
Two self-driving underwater robots are making surprising discoveries about where river water ends up at sea, far from land.
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