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Rescuer 'almost cried' when baby elephant revived
An elephant calf struck by a motorbike while crossing a road in Thailand survived after it was revived by an off-duty rescue worker.
Gisborne in restricted fire season
Anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire in the Gisborne / Tairāwhiti area will now need to apply for a permit.
Warning issued for algae in Lake Clearwater
Lake Clearwater isn't living up to its name, this week health officials have issued a warning for "Te Puna a Taka" in the Ashburton Lakes Basin on Monday, after the discovery of toxic blue-green… Audio
Kiwi summer travellers warned to be careful with biosecurity
With the borders closed and without the usual flock of international tourists, New Zealanders are expected to venture into the outdoors greater numbers than ever before.
But one biosecurity expert is… Audio
Trying to reduce the number of drownings this summer
Drowning Prevention Auckland is reminding people to keep an eye on their whānau, particularly if there's drinking involved with any water activity. Emile speaks to the organisation's chief executive… Audio
Covid cases: Foreign fishing crews meant to isolate onboard ships
The foreign fishing crews allowed into the country in October were originally going to skip being placed in isolation at a hotel and were instead going to be sent straight to their boats.
Mount Ruapehu: Climber William Pike on volcanic alert level change
Scientists are raising the alarm at Mount Ruapehu over rising levels of toxic gases, a warming crater lake, and multiple small tremors in recent weeks.
GNS has placed the volcano at Alert Level 2 and… Audio
Mount Ruapehu alert level adds to year of woes for tourism operator
The heightened volcanic alert level on Mt Ruapehu has been described as a "kick in the guts" for one tourism business. Audio
Coromandel holiday-makers warned to be careful with water
Thames Coromandel district mayor Sandra Goudie wants the usual swarm of summer holiday-makers in the area to enjoy themselves - but she has a clear message: take it easy with the water.
Water usage… Audio
What does Ruapehu's Alert Level mean?
Ruapehu is officially at volcanic alert level 2.
GNS says the level was raised because they've noticed more activity on the mountain, and that it's not a forecast of future activity.
But what does… Audio
Ruapehu volcanic alert level change another blow to local businesses
The ban on going up to the crater lake at Mount Ruapehu is being called another kick in the guts for the local tourism industry already devastated by the impact of Covid-19.
There is now a two… Audio
'It's like we're stuck in limbo' - Drury residents in dark over $1.35bn roading project
A group of Drury residents say they are frustrated at the lack of NZTA consultation over the $1.35 billion Mill Rd project and its possible impacts on properties and businesses.
Mt Ruapehu moved up to volcanic alert level 2
GeoNet has issued a Volcanic Alert Bulletin for Mt Ruapehu, as the temperature in the crater lake continues to rise.
Matakana Island fire burning for more than a week
A fire on Bay of Plenty's Matakana Island is still burning a week after it started.The fire broke out last weekend and crews remained on scene all week but it flared up again on Saturday. Riley… Audio
Mt Ruapehu alert level rise: DOC to carry out aerial sweep
A two kilometre exclusion zone is in place around the Mount Ruapehu crater lake - Te Wai a-moe - after GeoNet raised its volcanic alert level. The temperature in the crater lake has risen to 43… Audio
Volcanic activity on Mt Ruapehu
The volcanic alert for the central north island mountain is now at two.
Audio
Coromandel environment group ordered to pay court costs
A Coromandel environmental group has been ordered to pay almost $80-thousand to the Crown by the High Court.
Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki sought a judicial review after a consent was granted to… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy joins the show from Kororareka (Russell) in the Bay of Islands where he has deep family connections, going back to his grandfather's boatbuilding and swordfishing years there. He looks at the… Audio, Gallery
Jupiter and Saturn to be seen in 'incredibly rare' event
New Zealand stargazers will be able to witness a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event when Jupiter and Saturn come together. Audio
New refuse regime sees cost of dumping lawn clippings skyrocket
It now costs $22 to dump a big bag of lawn clippings in Marlborough after new charges were brought in this month - up from approximately $4 charged previously.
