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New artificial reefs off Napier coast aim to enhance marine life and improve fishing
Two brand new artificial reefs have been built off the coast of Napier to enhance marine life and provide more space for fishing.
Research into Rotorua lakes aims to find clues about their health and history
Obtaining vital clues to the health and history of lakes in Aotearoa-New Zealand is the focus of research being carried out on three Rotorua lakes.
Warm waters drawing more jellyfish to shore in Auckland
Auckland swimmers are being warned to take care as several beaches experience jellyfish blooms.
Major walking and cycling link gets go ahead
Approval has been given to build the harbour-side walking and cycling link between Wellington and Lower Hutt.
Wellington family looks back at year of car-free living
Watch - A family-of-five who've gone car-less reckon it's made no difference to their finances - and they've had to get creative about how they get around. Audio
Otago locals meet to face officials over lead contamination
Prepare for a rude welcome - that's the message to Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins ahead of a meeting about toxic levels of lead being found in the drinking water of two coastal Otago towns.
People in… Audio
Palmerston North fire nearly contained after firebreaks created
A large blaze west of Palmerston North has been 90 percent contained but is still burning in the centre.
Critter of the Week: Sun Orchid, Thelymitra 'Ahipara'
This week's critter is a very rare orchid. The Sun Orchid or Thelymitra 'Ahipara' is only found in wetlands in the Far North. Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Today Lynda reminds everyone going back to work that the garden still needs a hand. She talks about the importance of making sure there's enough moisture in the ground when the summer days are still… Audio
The story of Eastwoodhill Arboretum
During a family holiday in Gisborne last weekend, Jesse happened upon the Eastwoodhill Arboretum. Eastwoodhill Arboretum curator Martin Weaver shares the story. Audio
Tahu Mackenzie in full flight
Last year Tahu Mackenzie was named Otago Person of the Year and Educator of the Year at the Otago Hall of Fame inaugural awards. Tahu is the educator at Dunedin's Orokonui Ecosanctuary. She's also one… Audio, Gallery
Airport expansion plans don't make sense, Generation Zero says
An environmental organisation is calling for a halt to Wellington airport's expansion plans.
Coromandel boat sinking leaks diesel into ocean
A boat caught fire and sank off the coast of Coromandel yesterday.
The vessel was carrying 2000 litres of diesel and much of it has leaked into the ocean with a five kilometre long slick threatening… Audio
National oversight of waterway pollution being considered
A national oversight of the pollution of waterways by businesses is being considered by central government.
Recent data obtained by RNZ from 68 city and district councils shows at least 270 companies… Audio
Groups call to ground Wellington airport's expansion plans
An environmental organisation is calling for a halt to Wellington airport's expansion plans.
The airport is consulting with the public on the development, which will see the airport grow out… Audio
Aquaculture farms alerted after large oil slick from boat fire discovered
Booms have been set up around the site of sunken vessel off the Coromandel Peninsula to stop a diesel spill getting bigger.
Engineering new ways to treat dirty water
University of Canterbury engineers plan to 3D print the next generation of wastewater treatment filters. Audio
Engineering new ways to treat dirty water
University of Canterbury engineers plan to 3D print the next generation of wastewater treatment filters.
AudioHow to behave better towards the environment
Victoria University of Wellington's Wokje Abrahamse talks about environmental behaviour change, and projects to get people to save energy and use their cars less. Audio
How to behave better towards the environment
Victoria University of Wellington's Wokje Abrahamse talks about environmental behaviour change, and projects to get people to save energy and use their cars less.
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