Stories by Anan Zaki
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Five cities reach record temperatures in 2019
Parts of New Zealand experienced their warmest year ever in 2019, with some records going back more than 150 years.
Climate scientist Jim Salinger said warmer years are becoming more frequent as the… Audio
Dump levy to be raised in effort to reduce landfill waste
The government is proposing boosts to the cost of dumping waste, in an effort to reduce the amount of rubbish going in landfills.
Under a proposal announced on Wednesday morning, the landfill levy… Video, Audio
Christchurch treated to Yo-Yo Ma performance on Avon's banks
Lunch goers in Christchurch were given a special treat today as world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma made an appearance on the banks of the city's Avon River.
The free concert aimed to highlight the value… Video, Audio
Christchurch red zone park gets green light
A plan for a green corridor cutting though Christchurch's red zone all the way to the coast has been given the green light.
Dubbed the Greenprint, the plan supports the regeneration of the Otākaro… Video, Audio