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Forest and Bird claims wetlands erased 'under our noses'
West Coast landowners have wiped out more wetlands in the past 20 years than in any other region, Forest and Bird claims.
Loss of bumblebees driven by 'climate chaos', scientists say
Climbing temperatures will increasingly cause declines, which are already more severe than previously thought, researchers say.
Govt's lack of state sector carbon emissions data 'frustrating and predictable'
The government's set its sights on cutting carbon emissions in the state sector but admits it has no real information on what impact agencies are having on the environment.
Govt admits no clear data on state sector carbon emmissions
The government has set its sights on cutting carbon emissions in the state sector but admits it has no real information on what impact its own agencies are having on the environment.
Figures released… Video, Audio
Mataura pulls together for big clean up - 'It's just what you do'
The mop-up is underway for residents in flood-hit Mataura, but it could be a while before some people can return to their homes.
Southland floods a glimpse into future - climate scientist
Climate Scientist Professor James Renwick says its' a glimpse of things to come as the climate continues to warm. Audio
Critter of the Week: The black-billed gull
This week's critter is the black-billed gull. In Oct 2019 there were around 300 nesting at a building site in Christchurch CBD .Nicola Toki, Director Operations, Eastern South Island with DOC talks… Audio
Underwater vents: 'White Island gives us picture of future'
Bubbling vents off Whakaari White Island are giving scientists a natural ocean lab to study the impacts of future climate change.
'Priority action' over disused oil and gas wells not followed through
The government is being taken to task for failing to act on a 2017 report that found more than 100 'orphan oil and gas wells' around the country had not been properly decommissioned.
Top wildlife photography judge on capturing 'the one'
What is it that you need to snap that perfect wildlife image and how is that determined in the judging room? Wildlife photographer of the year judge of nearly four decades, and chair of the jury Roz… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Government taken to task for not plugging orphan oil and gas wells
The government is being taken to task for failing to act on a 2017 report which found more than 100 'orphan oil and gas wells' around the country had not been properly decommissioned.
Released to RNZ… Audio
Clean-up begins in Gore after Mataura River flood
Emergency Management authorities in Gore say the town dodged a bullet, with flood defences standing up to the challenge of record flows down the Mataura River.
Not everyone came off unscathed though… Audio
Gore District Council wants to remove ouvea premix from paper mill
The Gore District Council says it wants to speed up the removal of ouvea premix stored at a paper mill near Mataura, after flooding almost reached the substance.
When saturated with water, ouvea… Audio
Some Mataura residents return home
Some Mataura residents have returned home only to discover they face a massive clean-up job.
The town had been a no-go zone for two days amid fears of flooding and the potential release of toxic… Audio
Mataura flood: Evacuated couple return to find home underwater
Alison and George Bishop returned to their Mataura home last night to find their home under a metre of water.
Matuara was the last evacuated town to be reopened in Southland after the Mataura River… Audio
Flood waters swamped 20 properties in Mataura
Some Mataura residents are facing with a huge clean-up this morning after flood waters swamped about 20 properties in the town. It's the last evacuated town to be reopened in Southland after the… Audio
Restrictions ‘inevitable’ for river irrigators in Marlborough
Several rivers in Marlborough are days away from being "shut off" from irrigators, worrying grape growers and farmers who just got through the region's second driest month in 90 years.
Four-day battle as Ashley riverbank fires continue
Fire crews are still battling two fires at Ashley River in Loburn, North Canterbury.
Appeal to conserve water in Northland town
All outdoor water use has been banned in Kaitaia with no significant rain forecast for the next few weeks.
