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Air quality review could see 20-fold rise in Blenheim pollution breaches
The government's proposal to change a measure in air quality regulations has left Marlborough District Council in a bit of a pickle.
Fear spills and contamination could lead to 'no return' for Napier waterways
Napier people fear waterways in the city could be at a point of "no return" if nothing is done to stop their destruction.
Tiwai Point smelter at risk of sea level rise
A climate scientist agrees Tiwai Point is at extreme risk of sea level rise, and a report finding possible catastrophic consequences needs to be taken seriously.
A 170-page report on risks and… Audio
Report details consequences of landfill of toxic waste at Tiwai Point
"Catastrophic" consequences of environmental damage and even loss of life is being forecast from sea level rise breaching a giant landfill including toxic waste at Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in…
Winter grazing regulation deferred in favour of farming sector plan
The government has delayed bringing in regulations to control the controversial practice of intensive winter grazing after pressure from the farming industry.
Concern Napier waterways could pass point of no return
Napier people fear waterways in the city could be at a point of no return if nothing's done to stop their destruction.
Investigations have found there're 400 times the safe guidelines for some… Audio
Govt still blind on Tiwai Pt contamination - Parker
The Environment Minister David Parker says he's still blind on contamination at Tiwai Point despite having had reports running to more than 170 pages for months.
Those reports warn that sea level… Audio
Government warned Tiwai Pt smelter at extreme risk of sea level rise
The government has been warned the Bluff aluminium smelter is at extreme risk of sea level rise, with "catastrophic" consequences including possible fatalities.
A risk assessment to Treasury says it… Audio
Councils committed to consulting iwi over Three Waters Reform
The government is taking the reins on a new, nationwide water infrastructure programme.
Organic food reforms: MPI seeks feedback on enforcable rules
The government is working to introduce a single set of rules that it says will be enforceable - and will help boost consumer confidence in organic products.
Tiwai smelter rejects reports Mataura toxic waste removal halted
The smelter which produced toxic waste that eventually ended up stored in a small Southland town says the material is still being moved, despite reports to the contrary.
Can Auckland’s $150m climate change plan save the city from disaster?
Auckland Council is proposing an additional $150 million to combat climate change. But will it be enough for the city's most vulnerable residents?
Centralisation of water services: Nanaia Mahuta
The government is pushing ahead with its three waters reform programme, the biggest shakeup in local government in decades. It comes as residents in two coastal Otago towns are still unable to drink… Audio
Govt, opposition fire shots over coal import statistics
The government has fired back at the Opposition for suggesting its 2018 ban on gas exploration has lead to a major increase in coal imports.
New data shows the amount of coal imported last year was… Audio
Tramping in Aotearoa 101
Today's expert is going to tell us ALL about tramping...text in with your questions on 2101, or email jesse@rnz.co.nz. Writer and photographer Shaun Barnett is the author of many books about tramping… Audio
Canal Road tree protesters in court facing trespassing charges
A group who have been working to save a stand of native trees have appeared in the Auckland District Court facing trespassing charges.
Free soil testing available via the new scientific project SoilSafe
A new project is offering free soil tests for everyone around the country. Soilsafe Aotearoa's been launched by Auckland University scientists who want to understand what's in the soil communities are… Audio
ACT calls on government to reverse ban on gas exploration
The ACT Party is calling on the government to reverse its ban on gas exploration, saying it will be the fastest way to reduce emissions.
New data shows coal imports were up 41 percent in the December… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy talks about the rest of the Kopiko cycle ride across the North Island. Last time he chatted to Kathryn he had ridden as far as Ongarue. Now for some stories from the second part of his… Audio, Gallery
Smells could lure predators away from native birds
Researchers have developed an unusual weapon in the battle to protect New Zealand's native birds from mammalian predators - smells. Over two nesting seasons, the researchers from Landcare Research and… Audio
