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Nights Science: Derelict Buildings
Jeff Fahrensohn is the building inspection manager for Auckland Council.
He speaks to Emile Donovan about why it can be so difficult to restore some of our most love buildings. Audio
Two whales die amid mass stranding at Farewell Spit
Project Jonah says almost 40 pilot whales have stranded, and rescue medics have been deployed.
NZ lagging in supportive solar policy
Experts and industry professionals are calling for rooftop solar policy changes in the wake of the announcement of the closure of SolarZero. Audio
Rocket launch in China captured by photographer in Otago
It was 4am on a Sunday morning, and Darryl Jones had just been rattled awake when he noticed something peculiar outside his window.
Jones 'considering options' after oil lobby request to underwrite gas exploration
A fossil fuel body is warmly praising the government's "no nonsense" draft emissions plan. Audio
'It's our future that's in jeopardy': Ni-Vanuatu teen at World Court representing Pacific
Judges of the International Court of Justice have been requested to give an advisory opinion on the obligations of states in respect of climate change. Audio
Delay in releasing fast-track info prompts complaint to Ombudsman
The documents were to be released in November, but may now not be released until 20 December - after the bill progresses to its next stage. Audio
Greens on request from oil and gas lobby group for govt to underwrite risk of oil exploration
Resource minister Shane Jones is considering a request from the gas and oil lobby to underwrite the risk of fossil fuel exploration. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Temporary path to Cathedral Cove opens
A temporary path to the Coromandel's Cathedral Cove has opened nearly two years after the walk was closed to the public. Thames Coromandel District Mayor Len Salt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Local iwi and ecologists call for Hawke's Bay river to be re-widened
Local iwi and ecologists say a Hawke's Bay river that flooded during Cyclone Gabrielle should be re-widened to make space for future floods. Analysis provided to RNZ shows the Ngaruroro River has been… Audio
Oil and gas lobby group ask govt to underwrite risk of fossil fuel exploration
An oil and gas lobby group has asked the Government to underwrite the risk of fossil fuel exploration, with the taxpayer potentially taking "some or all" of the risk if new gas supplies fail to… Audio
UN plastic talks collapse as countries fail to agree targets
Over 100 nations want to cap production while a handful of oil-producers are prepared only to target plastic waste.
Young Pacific activists take climate fight to the Hague
A group of young pacific activists is taking a case to the International Court of Justice at the Hague. Vepaiamele is a 16-year-old from Vanuatu, and she spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Dozens of Auckland beaches on high alert, four closed over faecal bacteria
People are being warned not to go swimming while the levels of bacteria breach national safety guidelines.
The 'David and Goliath moment' at The Hague that could change future climate talks
A landmark case that began in a Pacific classroom and could change the course of future climate talks is about to be heard in the International Court of Justice.
Suspected treasure hunters rip out, slash native trees
Locals are "distraught" at the vandalism, saying most of the damaged trees "won't survive".
Waikato River water sent to Australia for testing over arsenic levels
While the water is safe to drink, there is something "odd" about the fact that treatment plants are not able to remove the arsenic, scientist says.
Gardening Pasifika style
Every Friday morning, anyone can drop into the Pacific Vision Aotearoa Centre in South Auckland for advice on how to create gardens with a Pasifika twist. Audio
Wellington startup has unlimited clean energy in its sights
In a commercial warehouse overlooking the ocean in Wellington, a startup is trying to recreate the power of a star using an unconventional "inside out" reactor
The street that only puts out 5 food scraps bins a week
The council needs to do more community engagement to increase uptake, a local board chair says.
