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EU's deforestation delay good news for NZ meat sector
The red meat sector has welcomed news the EU is delaying its deforestation regulation by 12 months.
Why more under-5s are ending up in hospital on hot days
Caregivers are being warned to be aware of the lifelong health risks that hot days can pose to children under five.
West Coast sand mining operation gets go-ahead
The mine will have reduced hours due to its location next to wetlands and concerns for native birds.
Free forestry wood for those who need it
When Tasman District Council announced a free firewood giveaway last year - chaos ensued. Audio
Council unleashes new roaming dog squad
Auckland Council's new animal management team won't wait for complaints from the public before it acts. Audio
'Don't let them go': Warnings as parrots escape into wild
Exotic birds have been spotted across Auckland and pet parrots in particular are finding their way into the wild.
Rotorua pipeline protest: Council restarts injunction proceedings for Tarawera Sewerage Scheme works
A protestor says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.
Flood victims who were warned may struggle for compensation
A cross-party committee of MPs says flood victims who have fair warning of the risk may have less case for government compensation. Audio
Hīkoi protesting seabed mining in Taranaki
A hīkoi protesting seabed mining has travelled through Patea on Wednesday morning, ahead of the release of the projects that will be subject to fast-track legislation. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie… Audio
Climate adaptation report called "vague"
A Parliamentary committee has released its report into climate change adaptation, but some of the committee's own MPs think it is too vague. Audio
'Kākā-tastrophe': Check roofs for kākā, Wellington urged
People checking attics for rats have instead found a parrot with a large beak looking back at them, DOC says.
Funding to clean up contaminated sites, vulnerable landfills announced
$30 million will help councils and landowners clean up sites at risk of being affected by severe weather, the environment minister says.
Repeal on oil and gas ban risked NZ's reputation, MFAT warned
"There are risks to NZ's relationships with its global and Pacific Island partners around the perception of a policy departure on the transition and our climate change goals," legal advice said.
What if... genomics could safeguard our food supply?
The rapid warming and periods of droughts as a result of climate change will impact our ability to grow food. Researchers at Plant and Food, AgResearch and the Bragato Research Institute are… Video
Submissions to repeal oil and gas ban open for four days
Submissions on the law change that will repeal the oil and gas exploration ban close on Wednesday after only being open for four working days. Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour on repealing of oil and gas exploration ban
The Resources Minister says repealing the oil and gas exploration ban is about ensuring New Zealand has long-term contingencies in place if we can't build out enough renewables to meet demand… Audio
Transpower works to repair lines damaged by helicopter
Parts of the Mackenzie District are in their 20th hour without power now, as Transpower works to repair lines damaged by a crop-dusting helicopter on Monday. Tekapo community board chair and local… Audio
Pacific leaders call for climate action in New York
Pacific leaders are calling on the international community for a more united approach to combat the climate crisis. Audio
Inside New Zealand's first-ever COP Simulation
Around 30 rangatahi got to experience the day in a life of a Conference of the Parties delegate.
Climate protesters confront Resources Minister Shane Jones
A group of climate protesters clashed with resources minister Shane Jones in central Wellington today, when he happened to walk by their march down Lambton Quay.
