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Shower Thoughts: Why are rabbits an Otago problem?
Stephen in Dunedin asks: "Why are there so many rabbits in the South Island, particularly in Otago, but are not anywhere as much of a problem in the North Island? Grass is grass, isn't it?" Audio
Annual whale and dolphin count
The fifth annual whale and dolphin count takes place this weekend. Whale and Dolphin Watch New Zealand are encouraging people to rack up the sightings and contribute to the knowledge around our marine… Audio
Celebrating the success of Whenua Hou for birdlife rejuvenation
Matariki weekend will see the 25th anniversary of Whenua Hou or Codfish Island predator free sanctuary. It's been a remarkable success, pulling kakapo from the jaws of extinction as well as helping… Audio
Introducing: Turning The Tide
A new six-part video series highlights the state of our oceans, and efforts from researchers, Māori and other partners to develop sustainable solutions. Audio
Documentary filmmaker Frederique Olivier on living in the extremes
A field guide, naturalist and documentary filmmaker, Frederique Olivier has 22 Antarctic seasons under her belt, as well as expeditions to far-flung and freezing places like Greenland and Svalbard. Audio
Expert Feature: Planting
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, today's expert feature is for you. The aptly named Gus Flower is the operations manager at Hamilton Gardens, one of our most varied and… Audio
Turning the Tide | Episode 1: The State of Our Seas
We look at the issues affecting our coastal marine environment through Professors Shears & Pilditch of Auckland University, including kina barrens in the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 3: Supporting Marine Restoration
We look at Nick Shears' research trial to remove kina from barrens in a marine reserve in Queen Charlotte Sound, and we highlight research to find sustainable solutions to marine coastal issues. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 4: Collaboration in Action
We focus on the importance of collaboration, from local government and businesses, to Māori representatives and government departments, to protect the coastal marine environment. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 5: Passing on the Knowledge
Both Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Mokopuna and Marlborough Girls College seek to instil awareness, understanding, and a desire to protect our marine environment for future generations. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 6: What Could a Sustainable Future Look Like?
How do we create a future sustainable sea? The work of Tane & Clare Bradley of Agrisea, to do with seaweed, is one effort to provide guardianship of and to protect our seas for future generations. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 2: Mātauranga-Led Restoration
In Ōhiwa Harbour, we learn about the research and restoration of mussel beds led by Kura Paul-Burke, with doctoral and undergraduate research students, in a Mātauranga Māori-led approach. Video
Record temperatures hit the USA
Who are the men behind President Biden's campaign? Mitch McCann has the news out of New York Audio
University of Waikato to set up marine research centre in Tauranga
The facility, at Sulphur Point, will boast research laboratories, classrooms and public engagement spaces.
Divers destroy invasive seaweed found near marine reserve
It was the first time the pest, which smothers native seaweeds and shellfish beds, had been found close to mainland Auckland.
Graham Leonard: Is it ok to ski on an active volcano?
How risky is it to ski on Ruapehu, and what have we learned from previous eruptions, both recent and historic? Audio
Investigations underway after pylon falls over causing outages
Multiple investigations are underway after a pylon toppled over cutting off power to most of Northland yesterday. The pylon ended up on its side in farmland in Glorit north of Auckland. At this stage… Audio
Kapiti Coast residents unhappy with sea level rise report
Kapiti Coast residents are demanding the council throw out a report on how to protect hundreds of homes from sea level rise. Locals and the Kapiti Coast District Council have been at loggerheads for… Audio
Questions raised over Facebook rejecting ads on climate stories
New Zealand Geographic magazine says Facebook is rejecting its ads promoting stories about climate change. It says the "black box" of algorithms determining what can and can't be boosted on the… Audio
Facebook rejects ads for stories about climate change
The policy restricts journalism about "heavily debated" topics from being promoted - but doesn't affect ads for products.