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South Wairarapa worries about land loss under Three Waters reform
South Wairarapa locals are worried they could lose land that they've bought and paid for, when the government's Three Waters reforms kick in.
The land covers about 200 hectares and is worth millions… Audio
Closure of Marsden Pt oil refinery confirmed
The final nail is in the coffin for New Zealand's only oil refinery.
Refining NZ today confirmed Marsden Point will close next year and instead move to an import only terminal.
That will end 60… Audio
DOC working with police to investigate seal deaths
At least eight seals have been shot dead on the Kaikōura coast.
Brazil: Amazon sees worst deforestation levels in 15 years
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has hit its highest level in over 15 years, official data shows.
Taranaki residents increasingly concerned by river, lake quality - survey
There has been a significant decline in the public's perception of recreational water quality in Taranaki.
COP26's ocean acidification failure: States must protect the world's oceans
The COP26 summit may come to be regarded as a failure or an important milestone, but it certainly failed to address the other climate change problem - ocean acidification, wites Karen Scott.
Spike in Amazon deforestation draws shock, ups pressure on Brazil
Diplomats expressed shock and disappointment at new data revealing higher-than-expected deforestation in Brazil's Amazon this year
'A great bill': US House passes Biden's $1.75 trillion social spending bill
President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion bill to bolster the social safety net and fight climate change has passed the US House of Representatives and headed to the Senate.
Ngāi Tahu drops legal action after panel to give feedback on DOC land appointed
Ngāi Tahu is welcoming the appointment of a mana whenua panel to work with the Department of Conservation as its reviews the status of South Island conservation land.
Fossil fuel companies in official country delegations at COP26
A climate change governance researcher says delegates who were financially linked to fossil fuel interests or sent directly by companies were behind the scenes at COP26, influencing the talks.
The… Audio
Antarctica ice melt reaches a tipping point
Researchers say the recent loss of Antarctic ice is like a car going downhill, with no brakes.
A new study adds to evidence of a substantial global sea level rise, suggesting parts of the frozen… Audio
Gone Bush: Walking New Zealand's backcountry
Paul Kilgour has probably visited more huts than anyone else in New Zealand. He's a wanderer, a long-distance tramper and one of New Zealand's most famous hutbaggers, although he shies away from the… Audio, Gallery
Tui Oil Field decommissioning contract awarded
Helix Offshore Services has been awarded for final phase of the decommissioning of the Tui Oil Field off the coast of Taranaki.
FMA to focus on 'serious misconduct' at start of emissions disclosure regime
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) will take a "supportive" approach with financial organisations having to meet upcoming standards for the disclosure of greenhouse gas emissions.
Shelly Bay protesters defy Council threat to evict
The group occupying Shelly Bay are remaining on site after Wellington City Council threatened eviction yesterday for health and safety concerns.
Pacific leaders express deep disappointment at COP26
Action, now, is what civil society leaders from the Pacific are calling on after the outcome of COP26 climate summit left them deeply disappointed.
The new global deal to phase down coal doesn't go… Audio
Bay of Islands marine mammal sanctuary confirmed
Conservation Minister Kiri Allan announced rules for the new marine mammal sanctuary today via an online video from the Beehive.
Napier's hot weather not quite a heatwave - meteorologist
Sweltering temperatures in the Hawke's Bay city fall short of being officially declared a heatwave.
Climate warning: low-lying Pacific countries will still go underwater after COP26
A Pacific climate leader is warning the region's lowest-lying island states will be under water before countries hit their carbon zero targets, because the world's biggest emitters don't keep their… Audio
Climate Commission Chair on COP26 and NZ's pledges
COP26 has wrapped up in Glasgow, reaching an agreement filled with compromise. An agreement to holding global warming to 1.5 degrees was retained, but the means of getting there far from clear. All… Audio
