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Coming Soon: Voice of Tangaroa
Coming soon to RNZ Podcasts is the new series Voice of Tangaroa. The series explores the state of our oceans, and the extraordinary variety of life that calls it home. Audio
Shipping carbon price proposals to be discussed at IMO
Pacific and Caribbean states, the EU countries, China, and the shipping industry have submitted proposals for a global carbon levy, ranging from $100-$150/tonne of GHG emissions.
Kiwi Econet, a new way to wrap bales of hay
Southland farmer Grant Lightfoot has created a new type of bale wrap - a net which is made out of natural fibre that cattle can eat and digest. Grant speaks to Jesse. Audio
Unique to Aotearoa microbe discovered in our geothermal climate
Microorganisms can move through water, soils and ride air currents so finding one that is endemic and stranded in New Zealand would be a world first. University of Canterbury Scientist, Professor… Audio
Pacific and Caribbean states propose groundbreaking global shipping emissions levy
Eight small island developing states have submitted a groundbreaking proposal to the UN's shipping regulator proposing a US$150 per tonne greenhouse gas emissions levy for the shipping industry. Audio
Wildfire scientists determine how Port Hills blaze might spread
Wildfire scientists have taken samples of the soil, moisture and fuel sources near the fire in the Port Hills, to help predict how the blaze might spread.
The Crown research institute for forestry… Audio
New Zealand’s Antipodes Islands – remote, wild, and special
An ambitious project to rid the remote Antipodes Island of introduced mice proved successful in 2018. Claire Concannon visits the spectacular subantarctic island to meet the locals – from penguins to… Audio
Red admiral butterfly wins Bug of the Year
After nearly 17,000 votes, the kahukura beat out stiff competition from the giant wētā and black cockroach-hunter wasp. Audio
Our Changing World – The Antipodes Islands
The rugged and remote Antipodes Islands are home to a fantastical array of wildlife – from pipits to elephant seals. Claire Concannon joins an expedition to the islands where researchers are counting… Audio
Bluecliffs erosion: Local state of emergency extended for another week
The local state of emergency for Bluecliffs in Southland has been extended for another week due to concerns about rapid erosion from the sea and Waiau River on 18 properties.
Hawke's Bay the 'best dinosaur' hunting ground in Aotearoa
Maungataniwha range in northern Hawkes Bay is one of our most significant geological sites. Pete Shaw - Manager of the Forest Lifeforce Restoration has been keeping the fossil finding legacy alive. Audio
Fast-track consents plan won't derail fight over seabed mining - iwi
An iwi will continue to oppose to seabed mining even if the government introduces a fast-track consenting regime for significant infrastructure and development projects.
Mystery continues after dead wallabies found in Northland
Despite public calls for information the source of two dead wallabies in Northland is likely to remain a mystery.
In pictures: Looking back at cyclone devastation one year on
From 12 February last year and several days after, scenes of destruction were witnessed across upper and east of the North Island.
Christchurch Airport stops saying it is 'climate positive'
It might have stopped using the phrase in its marketing, but it still maintains it is "factually accurate".
Peters backs exploring deep sea mining
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the Cook Islands should have the freedom to investigate deep sea mining.
What vaping does to your sense of smell
Food scientists at the University of Otago say vaping is causing "unexpected and interesting" side effects.
Auckland Uni: gardening with past, present, future in mind
The cultural, historical, environmental and educational significance of the plants and trees gracing the University of Auckland's campuses is explained by Jason Fell. He's the University's… Audio
Business commentator Victoria Young
Activist and Iwi leader Mike Smith has been given the go-ahead to sue seven New Zealand companies for climate-related damage. Victoria discusses what this means. Audio
Cook Islands 'entitled to look at possibility' of deep sea mining - Winston Peters
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the Cook Islands should have the freedom to investigate deep sea mining before being criticised.
