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Critter of the Week
International World Turtle Day was celebrated recently, a day to shellerbrate the magnificent turtles of the world and call attention to the many threats they face in our oceans. Turtles are… Audio
NZ First donor wants Fast Track legislation to free up land to quarry
An NZ First donor wants Fast Track legislation to free up permanently protected land for quarrying. RNZ In Depth's Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What survived and what was cut from Climate Emergency Response Fund
Funding cuts affect research on how to shrink farming greenhouse gases, a programme for establishing native forests and work on bringing in a price on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions.
The languishing honey industry
Dramatic pictures of diseased beehives going up in flames have spotlit issues with the apiculture industry Audio
'Assault on nature': Environment loses in Budget 2024
The government's only new environmental funding will go to resource management reforms, which have been relaxing rules for natural protection.
Bookings for more Great Walks run smoothly after earlier failures
The Department of Conservation apologised to frustrated trampers earlier this week after huts and campsites could not be booked online.
The race to save Papua New Guinea's frogs
A deadly frog fungus has decimated frog populations around the world, but frog biodiversity hotspot Papua New Guinea remains untouched – for now. In this episode of ABC podcast Pacific Scientific… Audio
Is red tape hindering methane busting livestock feed?
A New Zealand company producing a methane inhibitor from seaweed says poorly designed, onerous regulations mean it cannot work with farmers here to reduce emissions. Audio
Four kākāpō move to new home off Fiordland
The Department of Conservation says it may open the door to more breeding sites in the future.
Strong winds and thunderstorms warnings in place
MetService is warning of severe gales and squally thunderstorms, as well as snow in for some areas. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Bougainvillean group sues Rio Tinto over mine destruction
Bougainvillean group sues Rio Tinto over mine destruction. Audio
Wilding pine work 'at risk' as funds dwindle
A Southland pest control group fears 18 years of work could be in jeopardy amid difficult conditions.
DOC booking site faces problems again
President of the Federated Mountain Clubs Megan Dimozantos speaks to Lisa Owen about the DOC website failing again when Great Walks bookings opened, and what to do with the ballooning demand. Audio
Concern Great Walks booking system will crash again
Trampers desperate to book a spot on one of the country's Great Walks this summer fear the Department of Conservation's booking system will again crash due to demand. Georgie Hanafin has more. Audio
Seabed mining's hazards
New Zealand has three live seabed mining issues right now, and what they have in common is a startling lack of information on how damaging their activities will be
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Climate change could cause more frequent crypto outbreaks - study
Heavy rain washes higher levels of the diarrhoea-causing parasite into waterways, which could overwhelm drinking water, says one of the researchers.
Man made structures causing issues for freshwater wildlife
Research is underway on the barriers on the West Coast which are stopping young freshwater fish travelling upstream to feed grow into adult fish. Audio
Project to boost Central Otago's native biodiversity set to begin
A reserve on the hillside above the State Highway 85 entranceway into Alexandra will be planted out over a five-year period.
Auckland start-up grows 'leather' out of fungi
An Auckland based start-up is growing leather-like material out of fungi, which it says is versatile, strong and sustainable.Sapro-tech was founded by biotechnolgist Dr Keith Hudson. Audio
Whakaari White Island volcanic alert level raised
Volcanologists are closely monitoring Whakaari White Island after it started erupting on Friday. GNS volcanologist Geoff Kilgour spoke to Corin Dann. Audio