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Water in well near Defence Force base exceeds safe drinking levels, test finds
A well used for drinking water, near Woodbourne defence base in Marlborough, has tested above safe levels for firefighting foam contamination.
Hawke's Bay communities describe 'water like running mud'
People living in Te Awanga and Haumoana say they've endured brown water for two years and this weekend it was the worst they've ever seen.
Hawke's Bay communities fed up with brown murky water
Showers like running mud and dodgy water that changes hair colours.
They're among the complaints of residents of two small Hawkes Bay communities who are fed up with brown and smelly water, and say… Audio
Green hydrogen projects: Plenty of chat but limited cash
Official enthusiasm for green hydrogen has not resulted in the investment and other supports necessary to make it a commercially viable fuel.
Hawke's Bay residents experiencing dark brown, smelly water
People in the Hawke's Bay towns of Te Awanga and Haumoana have been dealing with taps that dispense brown and smelly water for years. And they say the problem is getting worse.
A Te Awanga resident… Audio
What to look for when buying an apartment - part one
You're close to buying an apartment but how to know you're choosing the right one? Don't assume it's like buying a house, says University of Auckland lecturer Bill McKay, you'll need to do MUCH more… Audio
Auckland Zoo calls on govt to ban all fireworks
As fireworks go on sale today ahead of Guy Fawkes, Auckland Zoo is calling for them to be banned and is urging the Government to take action. The Zoo says fireworks cause distress, injury and even the… Audio
Green energy: You've got cheap data, is cheap power next?
Analysis - the iPhone transformed mobile phones in just 10 years; could green energy create a similar revolution asks Justin Rowlatt, the BBC's chief environment correspondent.
New Zealand's little-told Far North wild horses story
People tend to think of the Kaimanawa ferals when the subject of wild horses in New Zealand comes up, but there is a significantly larger number of wild horses in Northland. Kelly Wilson's new book… Audio
Australian bushfires report issues stark warnings over climate change
Analysis - The Australian bushfires royal commission's final report issues a stark warning for the future.
Government to give $3 million to Wānaka Jobs for Nature project
The government is giving $3 million to a Wānaka project under its jobs for nature scheme.
NZ's first electric plane takes off in Christchurch
New Zealand's first electric plane will be taking to the skies following its launch in Christchurch today.
The battery electric two-seat light sport aircraft is being marketed to people wanting to… Video, Audio
Critter of the Week: Lucius Malfoy's Wasp
This week's critter is a treasure for all Harry Potter nerds, a wasp named after Lucius Malfoy. Doc's Nic Toki explains to Jesse it's a fittingly creepy looking critter for Halloween eve! Audio
Foreign forester blocked from turning farmland into plantation
Overseas investors were barred from turning Marlborough farmland into forest after a minister questioned its benefits.
What La Niña means for New Zealand this summer
La Niña has arrived for New Zealand - the next three months are likely to be warmer than average, marine heatwaves may develop and the tropical cyclone risk is higher.
Putting deep sea corals to the test
Deep sea corals are being put to the test at NIWA to find out how they cope with sediment. Audio
Putting deep sea corals to the test
Deep sea corals are being put to the test at NIWA to find out how they cope with sediment.
AudioOur Changing World for 29 October 2020
NIWA ecologists have been stress testing deep sea corals to find out they cope with sediment. Audio
Spearfisher, diver and underwater videographer Sam Wild
Sam Wild is a spear fisher, underwater cameraman and commercial paua diver, who is as comfortable under the water than he is at the surface.He's part the team that makes South Seas Spearo, a series… Audio
Climate impact: How will the new government deal with managed retreat?
Today Kathryn looks the issue of what to do with communities threatened by coastal erosion. A recent RMA review panel recommended legislation to deal with the managed retreat from areas affected by… Audio
