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More volunteers needed to protect Hihi in Northland
The hihi (stitchbird) was once found throughout the North Island the species suffered catastrophic declines resulting in near extinction. Hihi Conservation Charitable Trust spokesman Kevin Parker… Audio
Bird flu infects penguins at famous wildlife haven
Bird flu has been confirmed in 10 penguins on South Georgia, one of the world's great wildlife havens.
Southern Ocean acts as carbon sink - but for how long?
New Zealand scientists are getting closer to helping to solve one of the most important mysteries of global warming.
A giant carbon sink in the Southern Ocean is buying valuable time in the fight to… Audio
Researchers aim to detect deadly bird flu early
Scientists in Aotearoa are planning environmental sampling to act as an early alert system for a highly infectious strain of bird flu.
The strain has killed millions of birds and marine mammals… Audio
Why Northlanders are being asked to take photos of high tides
The citizen scientist project aims to help monitor the impact of sea level rise into the future.
Strong wind delays removal work in Bluecliffs, state of emergency extended
The state of emergency has been extended until 17 March while work gets underway to remove material from an old dump site - which could contain explosives and asbestos.
Anger as climate removed from transport plan
"The 60s have called Simeon Brown and they want their transport plan back," a critic of the government's shake-up says. Audio
100 new ocean species discovered in New Zealand
Scientists on an expedition to the Bounty Trough off New Zealand have discovered about 100 new or potentially new ocean species.
Climate change not a strategic priority for transport policy
Climate change is no longer a 'strategic priority' under the government's new draft policy statement on land transport.
This means that once in force, Waka Kotahi and other decision-makers would not… Audio
Invasive turtles make home in Waikato waterways
Visitors to Hamilton gardens can go reptile spotting at Turtle Lake, so named after its population of abandoned pet red-eared slider turtles.
Unfortunately, they are one of the world's worst invasive… Audio
Recycling changes: 'It takes a while for the public to catch on'
Milk bottle tops and aerosol cans are not welcome in the recycle bin, but pizza boxes are fine - so long as the pizza has been removed.
Volcanologist Graham Leonard: all about ash
The plumes of ash that can accompany volcanic eruptions are spectacular, but often damaging, in multiple and surprising ways. Most people think what comes out is like fire ash, but volcanic ash is… Audio
One person left behind: Resident ignores evacuation
A township preparing to evacuate under a state of emergency will not be completely empty when the last car rolls out.
Critter of the Week Fischer’s egg fungus
Summer is officially over and Autumn has begun. It's a time of year that fungi lovers across the country get excited about as all sorts of weird and wonderful fruiting bodies emerge out of the dark… Audio
‘Very stressed’: Bluecliffs residents unhappy over evacuation
The small hamlet at the mouth of the Waiau River - 10km from Tūātapere in Southland - has been under a state of emergency since 8 February in the wake of ongoing erosion problems.
'The outlook for this century is nothing short of grim' - academic
Climate change has been high on the agenda at this week's Insurance Council conference .
Aquaculture industry set to benefit from Fast Track bill
While environmental groups are crying foul over the Government's Fast Track Approval bill, it has received a support across a range of industries.
The legislation, which passed its first reading on… Audio
Insurance Council discusses challenge of climate change
The Insurance Council has been meeting in Auckland this week to discuss the challenge of responding to climate change.
Speakers agreed that moving away from flood-prone areas is necessary to reduce… Audio
Shane Jones on Fast Track Approval bill
Environmentalists are shocked and worried that conservation estates could be home to new mines under the Fast Track Approval bill.
The legislation, which passed its first reading on Thursday, will… Audio
The university launching space students
Auckland University's new space centre will soon take control of a satellite that detects the world's worst methane emitters. Audio