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Medical aid ship stranded in Fiji
A New Zealand charity is asking for urgent help and donations to fix its broken medical aid ship stranded in Fiji.
'World-first' climate provision in free trade deal a step closer
New Zealand could find itself in breach of a free trade deal with Europe if it walks back on meeting its climate target for 2030.
The trade pact with the European Union includes a ground-breaking… Audio
Climate activist from Restore Passenger Rail could receive payout after arrest
A climate activist with the 'Restore Passenger Rail' protest group could get a compensation payout after being arrested while putting up posters.
A number of the protestors are before the court… Audio
Climate activist seeking compensation payout after wrongful arrest
A protester with the Restore Passenger Rail group could get a compensation payout after being arrested for putting up posters.
Developers fined over $93,000 for unauthorised earthworks and discharge in Porirua
Housing project developers in Porirua have been fined more than $93,000 for unauthorised earthworks and discharge into the Mitchell Stream.
'Get out there and do some scouting': Growers told to watch out for fall armyworm
First discovered in New Zealand in March last year, the pest can chew through more than 350 plant species.
Manawa Energy improves profitability, announces sustainable finance framework
The power generator's underlying half-year profit rose 11 percent in the year just ended, reflecting increased hydro generation volumes.
Setting up an NZ branch of Farmers Footprint
A group of environmentally conscious farmers is setting up a local branch of Farmers Footprint in Aotearoa. Greg Hart's hosting Dr Zach Bush, the founder of Farmers Footprint, to start the movement in… Audio
Toxoplasmosis: Toll on lambs and threat to waterways
Toxoplasmosis, a disease carried by cats, is costing sheep farmers tens of millions of dollars annually - and is also killing dolphins. Audio
In UN talks for a global plastic treaty, delegates to face off over production limits
As the world's nations enter another round of talks this week on creating a first-ever treaty to contain plastic pollution, officials are bracing for tough negotiations over whether to limit the…
Why the search for the Loch Ness monster continues 90 years on
Analysis - Hugh Gray was taking his usual post-church walk around Loch Ness in Scotland on a November Sunday in 1933, when he spotted a strange sight.
The natural hazards in your neighbourhood
GNS principal scientist Graham Leonard looks into why we choose to live where we live, and what the risks are. Graham has recently taken over at GNS as Natural Hazards and Risk Theme Leader. He talks… Audio
Descendant of famous Dunedin sea lion comes ashore to give birth
Moana is one of about 37 pregnant sea lions making their way inland to give birth.
‘Radical idea’: Mayor’s managed retreat idea divides council
The proposal suggests converting freehold properties in areas that may become unliveable in the future into long-term leasehold properties.
Pacific leaders announce commitments for region's future
Pacific Islands Forum leaders announce commitments for region's future. Audio
'The first thing I did was collect seeds'
89-year-old Fraser Ross has been restoring a podocarp forest remnant for nearly half a century. Arowhenua Bush near Temuka was damaged after a severe norwesterly gale struck the district in 1975. Video, Audio
What will happen if the new government axes the clean car discount?
Analysis -With National, ACT and NZ First locked in coalition negotiations, various urgent and climate-related transport challenges hang in the balance.
Bird of the Century: Voters flock to have their say
Forest and Bird has been overrun with votes in its Bird of the Century competition.
Climate change poses risk to human rights, Court of Appeal told
The Human Rights Commission has told the Court of Appeal that climate change poses serious human rights issues.
Shell sues Greenpeace for $2.1m after activists board oil vessel
Shell is suing Greenpeace for $2.1 million after the environmental group's activists boarded the company's oil production vessel in transit at sea this year.
