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Voices from Antarctica 8: Under the ice
Tiny plants that live on the underside of sea ice form an upside-down garden that feeds krill and is the base of the Antarctic food web. Video, Audio
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Siberian heatwave clear evidence of climate change - scientists
7:58 pm todayA record-breaking heatwave in Siberia would have been almost impossible without human-caused climate change, a study has found.
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Govt puts $2.5m towards Rotorua wetland restoration and jobs
It is the first project in the government's scheme to create nature-based jobs to help with Covid-19 recovery. Audio
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Boris doing better on climate change than Jacinda
25 minutes agoAn opinion piece on Newsroom has pointed out that the UK has done a lot more to address climate change in a meaningful way that we have here. Author Marc… Audio
Voices from Antarctica 8: Under the ice
Tiny plants that live on the underside of sea ice form an upside-down garden that feeds krill and is the base of the Antarctic food web. Video, Audio
Siberian heatwave clear evidence of climate change - scientists
A record-breaking heatwave in Siberia would have been almost impossible without human-caused climate change, a study has found.
Govt puts $2.5m towards Rotorua wetland restoration and jobs
It is the first project in the government's scheme to create nature-based jobs to help with Covid-19 recovery. Audio
Boris doing better on climate change than Jacinda
An opinion piece on Newsroom has pointed out that the UK has done a lot more to address climate change in a meaningful way that we have here. Author Marc Daadler talks to Jesse. Audio
Overhauling water infrastructure & the quid pro quo
Under sweeping reforms, the government will give $761 million to councils to kick start a programme to reorganise water assets as independent publicly owned regional entities. Audio
Supreme Court rejects Buller conservation land coal mining appeal
A company's appeal to build a coal mine on West Coast conservation land has failed in the Supreme Court today.
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles joins Kathryn to talk about making silk from microbes, how humans twitch their ears when they hear interesting sounds and the importance of herd immunity. Audio
Plans to reduce waste released by government
The levy rate for landfills that take household waste will increase over four years from $10 a tonne to $60, and council rubbish bags will cost about 25 cents more.
Cape Kidnappers track to reopen this year
A risky Hawke's Bay walkway on Cape Kidnappers will reopen at the end of the year, even though the walk is unpredictable and potentially fatal.
Chatham Islands community angry after fisherman's sentencing
The Chatham Islands community has expressed their frustration and disappointment, following the sentencing of one of their fisherman yesterday.
Kevan Clarke - a former Chair of the Chatham Islands… Audio
The Himalayan tahr battle: Why DOC is stuck in the middle
The Detail - The first court case may be over, but commentators say New Zealand's plan to deal with Himalayan tahr needs a refresh to avoid more butting heads in the future.
The big Himalayan Tahr battle - why DoC is stuck in the middle
The rules over the culling and hunting of Himalayan Tahr are causing consternation for both hunters and environmentalists. Audio
The ancient origins of the beloved guinea pig
The ancient origins of the beloved guinea pig. Audio
Apology after 'They Are Us' slogan used in tahr lobby video
The Tahr Foundation says it was "completely unaware" the phrase was often used in reference to the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Are Crown Research Institutes fit for purpose?
A new review of Crown Research institutes was released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. It represents a rethink of how the state funds scientific research, but what is a Crown… Audio
Warning after ducks found poisoned in Auckland park
Eight mallard ducks have been found poisoned in a west Auckland park, prompting a warning for pet owners.
Regenerative agriculture road show
Natural Performance duo, Jono Frew together with Peter Barrett has been touring the country talking about changing the way people are using their land. Jesse talks to Jono about what regenerative… Audio
New technology developed for waste wood to replace oil
A pine wood bio-refinery is being planned for Tairawhiti, Gisborne to produce a material that can replace oil using largely low grade timber and waste wood. Audio
Encouraging future leaders - Obama's younger sister, Maya
Passionate advocate for peace and youth leadership Dr Maya Soetoro-Ng has been a social studies teacher, Director of the Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution at the University of… Audio
Africa correspondent Debora Patta
South Africa hard hit by Covid-19 amid fears of other infectious diseases spreading, and inquiries into the deaths of more than 300 elephants in Botswana. Audio