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Thousands ask govt to scrap free carbon credits for major polluters
The Don't Subsidize Pollution campaign has taken a 6000 strong petition to Parliament asking the government to scrap free carbon credits for major polluters.
Antarctica's Scott Base development downgraded - now what?
Timaru's involvement in the half-billion dollar redevelopment of Scott Base is now up in the air following Thursday's confirmation of a change and downgrade in plans.
Antarctica: Lower cost plan to develop Scott Base released
Antarctica New Zealand is downgrading its plans for the redevelopment of Scott Base and seeking to extend the life of its current buildings where possible to curb escalating costs.
Bluff oyster season ends early for some as bad weather and virus bite
Challenging conditions for Bluff oyster harvesters have seen some operators pull up anchor early for the season. Audio
New kerbside recycling targets 17,000 homes across Whanganui
Recyclables will be collected weekly at the roadside, hand-sorted and disposed of by contractors.
Old dump site discovered at whitebait restoration site
A community effort to create more space for whitebait to spawn in the Whanganui River came up against an unexpected snag.
Disappointing season for Bluff oyster industry
Challenging conditions for Bluff oyster harvesters have seen some operators pull up anchor early for the season. Audio
Fisheries NZ change to way fishing bycatch data reported worries conservationists
Conservationists are worried a lag in reporting the number of Hector's dolphins killed in fishing bycatch is preventing the industry from doing more to save them.
How will NZ meet its booming power demand?
Commerce and industry are expected to drive growing electricity demand in the short term. In the 2030s, higher EV uptake will drive the trend.
Rare bird photographed at Wellington swamp
Volunteer says it's "incredible" to catch the elusive mātātā on camera. Audio
The cat conundrum in making NZ Predator Free, new research
One of the trickiest but most significant predators that many conservation organisations deal with is cats. Predator Free NZ carried out an independent study public perceptions relating to cats and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for 3rd July
On today's episode, Labour is pleased that the government is now supporting the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. The Communications and Media Minister admits Australia has faced challenges in trying… Audio
How Hurricane Beryl foretells a scary storm season
An unprecedented early whopper of a storm shows the literal hot water the Atlantic and Caribbean are in right now, experts said.
Fewer than a third of institutional investors have net zero emissions plan
New Zealand's biggest investors are being told to accelerate climate action after a survey revealed slow movement in the drive to net zero emissions.
Pest control for children: How teachers are tackling a tricky subject
Kiwi teachers have worked out different ways to teach the sometimes uncomfortable subject to different groups of kids, recent research has found.
Both rainy and dry days more extreme as planet heats
Wet days could get 10 percent wetter and the driest group of days 10 percent drier across parts of New Zealand, a new study has found.
The end of the National Science Challenges, and where to next?
Analysis - For the last 10 years, the NZ science ecosystem has featured a series of 11 big, keystone projects on big, gnarly challenges.
Nine questions with the climate minister
Simon Watts says the methane review will "timebox" the contentious issue and help farmers move on with lowering their climate impact.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on Australia's east coast cold snap, the total ban of the manufacture of engineered stone - the first country in the world to do so - and Wikileaks founder Julian Assange returning… Audio
Farmers warned customers' 'voices getting louder' for emissions action
Farmers have been told if they snooze when it comes to reducing emissions they'll lose.
