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Questions raised over Facebook rejecting ads on climate stories
New Zealand Geographic magazine says Facebook is rejecting its ads promoting stories about climate change. It says the "black box" of algorithms determining what can and can't be boosted on the… Audio
Facebook rejects ads for stories about climate change
The policy restricts journalism about "heavily debated" topics from being promoted - but doesn't affect ads for products.
Extreme heat kills hundreds as northern summer begins
Climate change may help to fuel record-breaking heat that could surpass last summer as the warmest in 2000 years.
Residents demand council throw out report on sea level rise
Homeowners are worried insurance companies will use the report as an excuse to refuse to cover their homes.
Around the motu: David Williams in Christchurch
Otautahi/Christchurch has just hosted the Environmental Defence Society conference, which followed the huge nature march in Auckland against some Government policies. Audio
What is 'girl mossing'?
You've probably heard of 'girl bossing' but 'girl-mossing' is the new social media movement Oprah Winfrey's getting behind. Snuggling into soft green moss isn't just a form of nature therapy, it… Audio
Sail GP abandons ship on further races
Sail GP has abandonded ship on further races in Christchurch's Lyttleton Harbour without saying exactly why, but during the March event it's Chief Executive Russell Coutts was annoyed the first day of… Audio
'He's forgotten his job': Minister called out over conservation comments
Tama Potaka says the view that every single species must be saved is an "ambitious objective". Video, Audio
Peter Zeihan: Why China’s days are numbered
Geopolitics expert Peter Zeihan tells Guyon what New Zealand needs to do right now if it wants to survive the end of globalisation, why China's days are numbered, and who's going to win the US… Video, Audio
Nicola Willis challenged over climate change, cancer drugs
She's revealed new details about the timeline for cancer drug funding, and faced a barrage of questions over climate from MPs.
Wallaby sighting in Cambridge causing concern
Wallabies, the Australian pest, could cause millions of dollars of damage to farmland and a new indication there's one near Cambridge is cause for concern. Waikato senior biosecurity officer Dave… Audio
The benefits of mixing agriculture and solar power - as Selwyn site gets consent
A solar and battery power station to be built on farmland in Selwyn has been given planning consent. Audio
Pacific youth called to step up and lead
Pacific youth called to step up and lead. Audio
Decades-old Lego keeps washing up on the UK coastline
Tracey Williams lives on the beach in Cornwall, where nearly three decades ago, a storm led to a cargo ship spilling masses of LEGO parts into the sea. She's been documenting her finds for years. Audio
Right to repair law could help curb throw away mentality
Some manufacturers actively discourage fixing electronics over replacing them and a right to repair law could help curb the throw away mentality according to a fix-it expert. Audio
Seals and their 'silly season', what to expect
Its around this time of year that young seals spread their flippers. Whether it's in a KFC parking lot or the hand tools section of Bunnings, the wee pups really get around and potentially get… Audio
Invasive seaweed proves elusive for divers
The patch of caulerpa was found north of Auckland during routine surveillance.
Budget cuts mean NZ may struggle to meet its climate obligations
A long list of cuts to climate and environment-related areas means the government risks damaging its global reputation, an academic says.
What to expect from 'seal silly season'
Vomiting in public, snoozing on busy roads, hanging out in KFC car parks, and waking up on strangers' couches - just some of the antics seals could get up to.
Jobs for Nature workers hope programme will carry on despite funding running out
Jobs are in limbo and environmental gains set to be lost as the programme nears its end date. Audio