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Water restrictions ease in Auckland, but woes far from over
Auckland water blasting businesses are breathing a sigh of relief, now that the region's water restrictions have been eased for commercial users.
But the region's water woes are far from over. The… Audio
Dry spring drives fears of another serious drought
Parts of the country grappling with a dry spring fear a lack of rain will lead to another serious drought this year.
A one-in-a-hundred-year drought hit regions like Northland and Hawke's Bay… Audio
Rare stranding of Tawaki penguin in Taranaki
A penguin conservationist says the stranding of a Tawaki / Fiordland crested penguin in Taranaki is an extremely rare event.
Bio-threats pose growing risk for NZ, Pacific - new report
The Defence Force expects to become more involved in helping the country cope with various biological threats ranging from contaminated food supply to pandemics.
New protocol being explored for offshore marine farms
An international team of marine scientists is developing a new protocol for assessing the environmental impact of offshore fish farming.
Marlborough's main water supply could be leaking into Cook Strait - report
Water from Marlborough's main aquifer could be leaking from ocean fault lines into Cook Strait, a new report has found.
New cruise ship berth at Picton could raise pollution - engineer
Plans to expand Picton's ferry terminal would place a heavy burden on its environment unless properly managed, a seagoing marine engineer says.
Watercare warns Aucklanders need to remain vigilent over water
Watercare's acting chief executive says easing restrictions in Auckland will be closely monitored - but they may be brought back if the region's drought continues.
From today, businesses can use… Audio
Braiding Sweetgrass: celebrating a culture of gratitude
Outdoors adventurer Kennedy Warne joins Kathryn from Lake Hawea and will be talking about one of his books of the year: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Audio
Work begins on arterial route for capital
Work is starting on the Ngaio Gorge in Wellington as part of an $11 million project to reinforce the slip areas after the July 2017 landslides. Audio
Ruling out conversation on wealth tax 'not credible' - Shaw
The Green Party would expect to have negotiations about a wealth tax with Labour if they enter negotiations after the election, Green co-leader James Shaw says. Audio
Wellington Gorge reduced to single lane for repairs
Work begins today on shoring up Wellington's Ngaio Gorge, reducing the arterial road to a single lane.
It will take two years and $11 million to remediate and reinforce the area affected by… Audio
Picton residents not fond of plans for new cruise berth
There are fears Picton's air quality could suffer thanks to an expanded ferry terminal.
The plans include a new cruise ship berth, almost right in front of the township.
Tracy Neal reports. Audio
Ministry defends new wetlands definition despite criticism
Officials are standing by their definition of wetlands which is under fire from many sides.
Natural fibres more prevalent in ocean than plastic - study
A recent study has showed that the large majority of the microfibres polluting our oceans are not plastic - which has long been assumed - but actually natural fibres like cotton, wool and other… Audio
On a mission to destroy wilding pines
Country Life: Dr John Hellstrom is at the helm of a group leading the way in the battle against wilding pines which are being blamed for creating tinder box conditions in parts of the country. Audio
Being green to the extreme: Activist Rob Greenfield
Eating roadkill, getting a vasectomy at 25 and reducing your worldly possessions to 44 items. It all makes sense if you follow environmental ethics to their logical end. That's just what Rob… Audio
On a mission to destroy wilding pines
Dr John Hellstrom is at the helm of a group leading the way in New Zealand in the battle against wilding pines which are being blamed for creating tinder box conditions in parts of the country. The… Audio
On a mission to destroy wilding pines
Dr John Hellstrom is at the helm of a group leading the way in New Zealand in the battle against wilding pines which are being blamed for creating tinder box conditions in parts of the country. The…
AudioWellingtonians disgusted at bizarre attacks: 'It feels so wasteful'
Wellington's environment and conservation efforts are under siege after a spate of malicious or ignorant attacks, including a hole cut in a sanctuary's fence and paint dumped down the drain.
