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EU Commission eyeing exemptions for 'forever chemicals' ban, letter shows
The European Commission is planning to allow exemptions from a proposed ban on PFAS substances, a letter seen by Reuters shows.
DOC proposes to half number of Chatham Islands staff
An ecologist is worried about the state of important conservation work with DOC proposing to halve the number of staff working on the Chatham Islands. Otago University ecologist Travis Ingram spoke to… Audio
Understanding our nearshore island volcanoes - Whakaari and Tūhua
A multi-year research project aims to find out the risks from two Bay of Plenty offshore island volcanoes: Tūhua / Mayor Island and Whakaari / White Island Video, Audio
Protest against Fast Track Approvals Bill marches to Parliament
Iwi would not allow the government to degrade its whenua, moana or awa for the purpose of urban development, ministers were told.
NIWA job cuts could gut team of NZ's top climate modellers
Job cuts at Crown-owned science company NIWA could cull a team of New Zealand's top climate modellers, RNZ understands.
James Shaw's advice for the Green Party
Former Greens Co-Leader James Shaw on why the party should consider working with National in future, why he's been called a "tree Tory", and what he's got planned after politics. Video, Audio
Communities say managed retreat 'long overdue'
Communities at risk from climate change hazards say a national plan for how to move them out of harm's way is long overdue. Kate Newton reports. Audio
Genesis Energy to fire up coal imports, citing increased demand, dwindling gas supply
Genesis Energy is to resume importing coal, as reduced gas supplies and increased demand add to the problems of keeping the lights on. Audio
Searching for New Zealand's most interesting tree
Nominees for this year's New Zealand Tree of the Year competition have been revealed, includ The Walking Tree on the West Coast., "Freddie's Pōhutukawa" in Gisborne, and Moko in Otari Wilton's Bush… Audio
Shower Thought: Do the spiders you put outside live or die?
There are three types of people in the world: those who kill spiders on the spot, those who let them live, and those who safely trap and release them outside. But once they're outside, do they… Audio
Humans need more education as kiwis become more curious
Kiwi birds have been getting some star treatment of late. Movie star Leonardo diCaprio used his social media platform of 62 million followers - to praise the work of conservationists Capital Kiwi, who… Audio
Top climate modellers could be at risk from job-cuts proposal
Job cuts at Crown-owned science company NIWA could cull a team of New Zealand's top climate modellers. Climate Change correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Officials work to keep bird flu out of NZ
Officials are working to keep bird flu out of New Zealand as cases spread through cattle in the United States. Ministry for Primary Industries chief veterinary officer Mary van Andel spoke to Corin… Audio
The mutating bird flu lurking on our borders
The Detail - Avian flu is adapting to spread beyond poultry farms to wildlife and mammals, including humans. It's not here yet, but it's coming closer.
Alarm bells over avian flu virus
New Zealand has so far managed to dodge the H5N1 virus, but it's becoming increasingly concerning to scientists, and it's on our doorstep Audio
Big chocolate is coming for artisanal cacao supplies
The price of cocoa - the raw ingredient in chocolate - has trebled in the last twelve months. Foundry Chocolate owner David Herrick discusses the implications. Audio
Is AgriZero NZs making progress towards it's ambitious 2030 methane reduction goals?
AgriZero NZ is a public-private partnership between the New Zealand government and some of the country's largest agri-businesses aiming to reduceagricultural methane emissions 30% by 2030. Head of… Audio
Shipping may be brought into carbon-cutting targets
The Climate Change Commission is floating the idea of bringing international shipping into the country's carbon-cutting targets. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Government climate advisor has shipping in its sights
The Climate Change Commission is floating the idea of bringing international shipping into New Zealand's carbon-cutting targets.
Death toll from rains in Brazil climbs to 57
The death toll from rains in Brazil rose to 57, local authorities said on Saturday afternoon, while dozens still have not been accounted for.
