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Dome Valley landfill: Marathon hearing begins on controversial dump
A marathon hearing into the proposed development of a controversial dump in Auckland began today.
The mooted Dome Valley Dump, five kilometres from Warkworth, has attracted objections from Auckland… Audio
Flowers blooming, grass growing under Ōhau's blackened trees
Some Lake Ōhau residents are returning to undamaged homes surrounded by flowering lupins and green grass in the wake of last month's devastating fire.
The fire tore through the village damaging or… Video, Audio
Call for public campaign to encourage cycling
The government is being urged to invest millions in public education campaigns to get the public cycling. Audio
Wellington facing water shortages in six years
A report shows that demand for water could outstrip supply in metropolitan Wellington in just six years time. NZ Herald reporter, Georgina Campbell has been looking at the issue. Audio
Energy expert says rail is a better bet than hydrogen fuel
The government should stop focusing on unproven hydrogen energy technology to tackle climate change, says an expert.
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy takes a walk up the Matukituki Valley in Aspiring National Park and reflects on history and poetry in the classic alpine landscape. He's also been cycling the Upper Clutha trail from Albert… Audio
Huge rise in Aucklanders driving to work vs bus or cycle
Are our planners on the right track when it comes to investment in public transport, bus and cycling lanes? Statistics from the 2018 census show that in Auckland, growth in private motor vehicle… Audio
$900m motorway at 'high' to 'extreme' threat of landslides
Landslides are a 'high' to 'extreme' threat at the $900 million stretch of motorway being built between Puhoi and Warkworth.
Because of the Covid-19 lockdown, slopes and cuts from earthworks near the… Audio
Rolling back Trump's rollbacks: Biden seen reversing climate deregulation
Joe Biden has promised to rejoin the Paris Agreement and rescind many of Trump's rollbacks. But he's also pledged to usher in policies to make the US economy carbon neutral by 2050, something that…
War on wasps escalates with plan to introduce new organisms
The war on wasps in the top of the South Island is being ramped up.
River poses risk for swimmers, dogs in Wellington region
People in the greater Wellington region are being urged to check for warnings at swimming spots due to a toxic algal bloom in the Waipoua River.
Rainfall in parts of Canterbury lowest for 10 years
Banks Peninsula residents are being urged to start saving water as the region suffers from a lack of rain.
Burning landfill owner given deadline for action
The owner of a Waikato rubbish dump that has been on fire for months has been ordered to put a dirt cap on it.
Concern after govt beats Marlborough to new aquaculture rules
Environmentalists are calling for resource consent renewals to have a kill clause after Marlborough failed to release new marine farming rules before the government.
Dozens feared dead as Eta causes devastation in Central America
The remnants of Hurricane Eta have delivered torrential rains and catastrophic flooding to Central America with dozens feared buried in their homes by mudslides.
Critter of the Week: The Reefton Water Beetle
Found around waterfalls at sunny sites in Nelson, Buller and Marlborough. Audio
Sheep farmer on mission to reduce environmental footprint
Jesse speaks to Wairarapa sheep farmer Rob Dick about the work he's doing to reduce his carbon footprint. Audio
The programme to improve Lake Rotorua's water quality
Jesse speaks to Helen Creagh the Rotorua Catchments Manager about the programme works and its results so far. Audio
Coal burner ban could lead to rise in imported food
Dairy giant Fonterra supports a ban on all new coal boilers used to grow and manufacture food, and a transition period for phasing out existing boilers. But others in the food production sector say… Audio
Focus on political economy & Te Ao Māori a winning combination
Maria Bargh's work on political economies and the environment is focused on Māori communities and has won her the 2020 Te Puāwaitanga Award. Audio
