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Taranaki region leaders at odds with government plans
There's a clash of wills going on between central and local government in Taranaki when it comes to plans for seabed mining.
Seabed mining left out of regional plan for Taranaki
There's a clash of wills going on between central and local government in Taranaki when it comes to plans for seabed mining Audio
Shower Thoughts: Where does water come from?
Each Tuesday, here on Nights we're aiming to answer those unshakable questions lurking in the back of your mind. Tonight... Where does water come from? Which seems like a very simple question but we… Audio
Fast Track Bill: Students march on Parliament to voice dissent
Students are marching to Parliament during rush hour to oppose the bill which is expected to become law by year's end.
Whales at Farewell Spit restranded
Some of the whales that were refloated at Farewell Spit in Golden Bay today have already become stranded again. Audio
'Self-serving' methane change could mix science with political views - climate group
The executive director of a climate lobby group says she fears the government's methane review will be used to present politics as scientific fact, bypassing the Climate Change Commission because it…
A 'high pathogenic' type of bird flu found in New Zealand, should we be worried?
A 'high pathogenic' type of bird flu was confirmed in an Otago egg farm over the weekend.
To help us understand what's happening now we're joined by University of Otago virologist Jemma Geoghegan. Audio
Dissection of rare whale begins: 'This is an extraordinary thing'
The dissection of a rare spade-toothed whale in Dunedin is extraordinary and a world first, say scientists.
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.
