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Companies likely to follow Air NZ in dropping climate targets - experts
With new rules requiring climate-related disclosure, experts say other firms are likely to follow Air NZ in dropping near-term climate targets. Audio
Companies likely to follow Air NZ in abandoning emission reduction targets
Air New Zealand made global headlines last week with an announcement that it is abandoning its 2030 emissions reduction target. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts has more. Audio
Pacific resilience fund needs US$380m in 2yrs years to reach half-billion dollars goal
The Pacific Resilience Facility was endorsed by the Pacific Islands Forum leaders to make it easier for Pacific Island nations to access climate financing.
Southland towns record poor winter air
Gore has breached its air quality standards for the first time in four years.
New study into mass bleaching of sea sponges gives hope for future
A new study into a mass bleaching of sea sponges is giving marine researchers "hope for the future". Lead author Professor James Bell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Porangahau residents concerned stopbanks won't protect homes
Residents in the Hawke's Bay township of Porangahau are worried the Regional Council's proposed stopbank plan won't protect their houses and precious marae from future floods. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Queensland crocodile attack victim identified as Newcastle doctor David Hogbin
Human remains have been found inside a crocodile that wildlife officers euthanased in far north Queensland.
University of the South Pacific launches new research hub for climate change
The Centre for Sustainable Futures will be a place of "seamless blending of expertise, diverse knowledge, indigenous wisdom and knowledges alongside modern science", the USP says.
The Seine is filthy, and Parisians tried to warn us
For more than 100 years, swimming in the river was banned due to health concerns. Now, Olympic athletes are competing in it and falling sick.
Whanganui River: 10 years of legal personhood
Gerrard Albert had a lead role in the negotiations and discusses the legal settlement with Jesse. Audio
Trail pass available for Te Araroa track for first time
DOC says the pass will save trampers money and provide it with better data on those using the trail.
The Panel with Chris Wikaira and Deborah Hart (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Chris Wikaira and Deborah Hart discuss the 'underconsumption core' trend on social media and a Lower Hutt initiative giving residents the chance to… Audio
July was New Zealand's eighth-warmest ever - NIWA
Records show July's winter weather was mild, with higher than average temperatures for most of the country.
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy takes us into the mind of a Search and Rescue searcher and discusses the meaning of mana. Audio
Locals call for pine trees not to be replanted in Port Hills
A resident of Christchurch's Port Hills wants councillors to keep pushing for rule changes so they can stop pine trees being replanted in the fire-prone area. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
Climate aims stalled by reality
Reality has intruded on our national airline's climate targets, and it's backed down from some lofty aims Audio
Critter of the week
If you have trypophobia (fear of closely packed holes like honeycomb), then it is best not to look at photos of this lichen. Jesse talks to RNZ 's Ellen Rykers about lace lichen or coral lichen. Audio
Community conservation groups could be in trouble
A major new report has found support for New Zealand's grassroots conservation groups is 'drying up' - threatening to undo gains made to save our threatened species from extinction. Audio
Reports Peter Thiel has abandoned luxury lodge are 'speculation'
The battle over the billionaire's plans to build a 330m-long luxury lodge overlooking Lake Wānaka is not over, says the Environmental Society. Audio
Bonus: Kākāpō update with Dr Andrew Digby
Claire Concannon and Dr Andrew Digby talk about all things kākāpō: that habitat trial and where the birds are now, the next breeding season, and Andrew’s hopes for the future of this iconic manu. Audio