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Watch the skies - Spectacular meteor shower over Aotearoa next week
While meteor showers are not uncommon, Tuesday night's event promises to be unique. Audio
Scientists map the damage cyclones can create - including what we can't see
From reefs to rugged hillsides, scientists have been mapping the damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle to help inform future decisions about where to build, and how storms impact the environment.
COP28: NZ added to list of countries supporting tripling renewable energy
Aotearoa was one of only a few OECD countries missing from the initial list of 118 signatories to the pledge, but a spokesperson for the Climate Change Minister has confirmed NZ is supporting it.
Starry, starry night: meteor shower heading for Aotearoa
While meteor showers are not uncommon, Tuesday night's event promises to be unique. Among those looking forward to this celestial event is Otago University geologist Professor James Scott. He speaks… Audio
LegaSea stalwart leaving, hopeful the oceans will continue to be protected
LegaSea is an organisation that protects the rights and experiences of recreational fishers, as well as standing against bulk harvesting and bottom trawling to protect our marine life. For many years… Audio
Search for shark tag on Southland beach
A search is underway on a remote beach in Southland for a tag which fell off a great white shark.
The shark was being monitored by Australian fisheries researchers who've enlisted the help of a Bluff… Audio
NZ supports pledge to triple renewable energy by 2030
New Zealand has been added to the official list of countries supporting a pledge to triple renewable energy and double energy efficiency by 2030.
It was one of only a few OECD countries missing from… Audio
'A lot of water is disappearing': Leaks and limits a focus as El Niño summer looms
The boss of Wellington Water is defending asking the public to think carefully about water usage, despite thousands of leaks being identified across the region. Audio
Timaru brewery builds a wastewater plant to turn byproduct
DB Breweries' plant at Washdyke in Timaru is not only churning out beer - it's also making its own compost. Three years ago the company started a project that would see it treat its own wastewater… Audio
Bromley organics plant to be replaced
One of the processing plants producing stench in the Christchurch suburb of Bromley will be shut down and moved to an enclosed facility.
The Bromley organics plant will move to an industrial area in… Audio
NZ approach to cutting emissions criticised by climate researchers
New Zealand will need to spend billions on projects cutting emissions in other countries to make up for what the Climate Change Commission says was a late start to cutting greenhouse gases at home.
On alert – the National Geohazard Monitoring Centre
Go behind the scenes at the National Geohazard Monitoring Centre, where a team of analysts are on alert 24/7 for earthquakes, volcanic activity, tsunamis and landslides. What happens when a natural… Audio
Methane pledge timing 'wasn't quite right' for Fonterra
Major dairy companies from around the world have pledged to disclose and tackle methane emissions - but not Fonterra.
Air NZ purchases first battery powered electric aircraft
The future of flying could be electric. Air New Zealand has purchased its first battery powered electric aircraft to pursue emissions free flying on all small regional flights by 2030. According to… Video, Audio
Algal bloom prompts warning from health officials
Te Whatu Ora says the algae can cause rashes, nausea, stomach cramps, tingling, and numbness around the mouth and fingers.
Our Changing World – The National Geohazard Monitoring Centre
Earthquakes, volcanic activity, tsunamis and landslides – the shaky isles are prone to geohazards. Claire Concannon visits the National Geohazard Monitoring Centre, where a team of analysts are on… Audio
Doubt surrounds chances of carbon credits auction selling out
The final government auction of carbon credits for the year has failed to sell any units.
Milford Road Alliance's hard work recognised internationally
The team that works on the Milford Road in Fiordland National Park team who keep the traffic flowing and the tourists happy have been recognised internationally for their efforts. Audio
Government could get $1 billion for selling carbon credits
The Government will find out at noon Wednesday whether it has reaped around a billion dollars from selling carbon credits, or whether it will need to wait until 2024 for the money.
The income will at… Audio
Bulldozing through environmental laws
The Detail - At a time when severe weather events are wrecking the environment, contractors on small building sites ignoring the rules are adding to the problem.
