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Air and ground crews fighting wildfire in Mackenzie Country
Air and ground crews continue to fight a huge wildfire in Canterbury's Mackenzie Country.
The fire service says more than 1600 hectares have been burnt.
Four crews have spent the night trying to… Audio
Lake Ohau fire: Peeni Henare on the ground in Mackenzie District
The Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare landed in the fire-devastated Mackenzie District on Sunday evening.
He's been talking to the District Mayors and the Fire Service about the damage to the… Audio
Mackenzie fire: Fire and Emergency on blaze
A devastating fire has broken out at the South Island's Lake Ohau.
The wildfire roared through Lake Ohau village early yesterday morning, spreading across more then 1600 hectares of conservation… Audio
Fire devastates South Island's Lake Ohau
Farmers say the devastating fire ravaging through the South Island's Lake Ohau, has been a disaster waiting to happen.
At least 20 homes have been destroyed and more than 90 residents evacuated from… Audio
Farmers say Lake Ohau fire disaster waiting to happen
Farmers say the devastating fire ravaging through the South Island's Lake Ohau, has been a disaster waiting to happen.
A wildfire roared through Lake Ohau village early yesterday morning, spreading… Audio
Greens' James Shaw goes diving in Wellington
Green co-leader James Shaw has swapped his suit for a wetsuit, going scuba diving in Wellington to draw attention to the party's marine policies. Video
Public agencies failing to protect natural environment - Forest and Bird
Forest and Bird say hundreds of areas of native habitat around the country are being unlawfully harmed with near impunity.
Hunting for Covid-19 in the nation's wastewater
Geneticist Neil Gemmell is calling for a wastewater monitoring system to find hidden Covid-19 clusters and people who could be asymptomatic carriers of the disease. Professor Gemmell is part of a… Audio
Greens push for $50m from Jobs for Nature fund to protect kauri forests
The Green Party wants $50 million of the Jobs for Nature package to go towards protecting kauri forests.
Feedback sought on future direction of Milford Sound / Piopiotahi
People across the country are being asked to give their feedback on the future direction of Milford Sound / Piopiotahi this month.
Critter of the Week Hot Pools Mosquito
They might be the key to better understanding autoimmune reactions and other illnesses, says Doc's Nicola Toki. Audio, Gallery
Tips for spring vege gardening
Lynda Hallinan has all the tips for planting your veges to ensure you have a bountiful crop. Audio
The pros and cons of a new spatial plan for Wellington City
Jesse speaks to Morten Gjerde, associate professor of architecture, for his analysis of the plan. Audio
Pest plan fails to impress Bay of Plenty councillors
Regional councillors were scathing when presented with a pest management plan for the Bay of Plenty this week.
Vote for New Zealand's Penguin of the Year
The polls have opened for New Zealand's Penguin of the Year. Karyn speaks with Felicity Kibble from the National Aquarium about the penguin contestants and the voting process for the winner. Audio
Northland councillor fears Kauri could become extinct on Crown land
A Northland councillor predicts kauri will be extinct on Crown land in the next 30 years due to kauri dieback across the upper North Island - but local iwi strongly disagree with that assessment.
Penguin of the Year election 2020 kicks off
An important election is kicking off in New Zealand this month, the candidates are diverse and they often disagree with each other.
They're also pretty cute, love fish and are only 25 centimetres… Audio
Northland councillor fears Kauri could become extinct on Crown land
A Northland councillor is predicting kauri will be extinct on Crown land in the next 30 years because the Government isn't doing enough to control kauri dieback across the upper North Island.
Jack… Audio
Environment Court progress on Mataura toxic waste 'a huge relief'
There is renewed hope the Southland town of Mataura may finally be freed of the burden of more than 10,000 tonnes of potentially toxic waste.
Court action has Mataura locals hopeful dross will go
There's renewed hope a Southland town could be free of more than 10,000 tonnes of potentially toxic waste by Christmas.
Court action taken by the Environmental Defence Society against the Tiwai Point… Audio
