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Christchurch 2011 earthquake: 10 years on
Jo Gallagher was working as a St John Advanced paramedic on February 22 10 years ago and was treating a patient when the quake struck. She joins Jesse to share her story. Audio
Large crowds turn out for Canterbury earthquake memorial service
Today marks 10 years since the February earthquake claimed 185 lives.
RNZ's Christchurch reporter, Rachel Graham, was at the Canterbury Earthquake Memorial site for the official ceremony and spoke to… Audio
Brother of quake victim says 10th anniversary is an emotional, but important day
At 12.51pm it will be 10 years since a devastating 6.2 earthquake struck Ōtautahi Christchurch, bringing down buildings and killing 185 people.
A National service will get underway at half-past-12 at… Audio
Urban Issues - RMA reforms
What's the problem with the Resource Management Act in practice?. Bill McKay says there's so much to talk about this year: the tenancy reforms, the RMA reforms, housing. He'll focus on the big one… Audio
Two Waitakere Ranges tracks reopen
Hikers and trampers are celebrating the re-opening of two popular tracks along the Te Ara Tahura trail in Auckland's Waitakere Ranges.
A Rāhui was placed on the Ōmanawanui and Puriri Ridge tracks two… Audio
Smelter stockpiles 100,000 tonnes of hazardous waste near beach
The aluminium smelter at Bluff has stockpiled more than 100,000 tonnes of cyanide-laced hazardous waste less than 100 metres from a fast-eroding Southland beach.
Cyanide-laced smelter waste stockpiled near Bluff beach
The aluminium smelter at Bluff has stockpiled more than 100,000 tonnes of cyanide-laced waste less than 100 metres from a fast-eroding Southland beach.
The smelter company won't reveal its plans for… Audio
Could a meatier diet make cats kill less wildlife?
Domestic cats appear to hunt less when their diets are richer in animal-sourced protein, according to a newly-released study out of the University of Exeter in England. Audio
Trial to shed light on bat behaviour
A trial is underway on the edge of the central North Island's Pureora Forest that will challenge the popular saying "as blind as a bat".
Upgrades unveiled as Waitākere tracks reopen
Two tracks in the Waitākere Ranges in West Auckland are reopening today after being closed to protect the region's kauri forests.
How spending time in nature can benefit your skin
Research shows that when we spend time outdoors, we are more active. And in addition to the benefits of physical activity, there are numerous benefits of engagement with nature. Health geographer Dr… Audio
Could a more meaty diet make cats kill less wildlife?
Domestic cats appear to hunt less when their diets are richer in animal-sourced protein, according to a newly-released study out of the University of Exeter in England. Professor Robbie McDonald is… Audio
What next for South Dunedin's coastline?
The Dunedin City Council has proposed the remediation of a disused landfill, the redesign of a seawall and improved beach access for Ocean Beach.
Potential future for Dunedin's Ocean Beach unveiled
Locals have described it as the jewel in Dunedin's crown, and today the city council unveiled a possible future for Ocean Beach.
Covering more than three kilometres from St Clair to St Kilda, the… Video, Audio
Ancient kauri give clues on critical changes to Earth
Ancient swamp kauri tree rings have shed light on crucial changes to the Earth's atmosphere, which may have led to mass extinction of megafauna and the beginning of cave art.
Critter of the Week: Dusky Galaxias
This week's critter is an incredibly rare and endangered small fish known as the Dusky Galaxias. Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Lynda talks about ways tenants can enjoy a spot of gardening that can move with them rather than having to leave an established garden behind. Audio
'Wipe for Water':10-year-old's fundraiser for drinking fountains
Ten-year-old Lilah McDonald tells us about her fundraiser to sell toilet paper and raise money for water fountains. Audio
Tourism is not benign & must change: Environment commissioner
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment is proposing stringent measures to make tourism more sustainable, once our borders reopen. Just over a year ago, Simon Upton released a major report… Audio
Should we be worried about new fault line discovered near Morrinsville?
Where cows were grazing last week, scientists are now poring over two trenches dug on farmland at Tatuanui near Morrinsville in the Waikato.
