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Auckland sinkhole could take days to be resolved
Watercare is warning it could take several more days to fix a blocked sewer main at the bottom of huge sinkhole in Auckland. Large volumes of raw sewage have been pumping directly into the Waitemata… Audio
Dotterels: The Southland underdog
The southern New Zealand dotterel is a true underdog of the bird world, with just 126 individuals at last population estimate. Claire Concannon tags along with a team of researchers attaching trackers… Audio
Government delays plan to make climate action fairer
The government has delayed its strategy to help struggling households manage the costs of shifting to a low carbon economy. A critic says there's "no justification" for doing so.
Our Changing World – Uncovering the secrets of the southern New Zealand dotterel
Southern New Zealand dotterels are one of Aotearoa's most endangered birds, but we don't know where most of them go to breed. Claire Concannon meets a research team tagging the wader birds to uncover… Audio
Seals pop up 'here there and everywhere' in Wellington
Seals have been popping up "here there and everywhere, lately" in Wellington, a Department of Conservation's marine ranger says. Audio
Investigations launched into how boat ran aground in Banks Peninsula
A marine conservationist who spent time on the Austro Carina says fishing boats often tow their lines close to Banks Peninsula.
Peter Langlands has spent many hours on board fishing trawlers as an… Audio
Lecturer looking for 'super-matchers'
If you're exceptionally good games such as spot the difference, you might be a 'super-matcher' - one of the few people with the natural ability to accurately compare or match complex visual patterns.
…Wanted: naturally-gifted 'super-matchers'
Are you a details person? A Canterbury University researcher is keen to find naturally gifted people with the “super abilities” required to match complex visual patterns without any training – and… Audio
Adventure of a lifetime for young Wellington meteorologist
In just a few weeks' time 22 young explorers will depart on a three-week expedition to the remote South Georgia Island. One of those young explorers will be aviation meteorologist with Kelly Davenport… Audio
DOC kept busy by seals on Wellington beaches and train tracks
Seals have become regular visitors to Wellington of late, with one even forcing the cancellation of a train service in the Capital today after it found a resting spot on the tracks. DOC Ranger Tony… Audio
Far north town vying to be judged most beautiful in the country
Forget the election - in one corner of the Far North, the only contest that matters is the one to decide which town will be judged the most beautiful in Aotearoa. Reporter Peter de Graaf pays a visit… Audio
The Panel with Ian Taylor and Georgie Stylianou (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panellists Ian Taylor and Georgie Stylianou discuss whether it's time to introduce water meters in Wellington, glaciers disappearing and ways to reduce clutter and… Audio
Fishing boat carrying thousands of litres of diesel runs aground
There are now two investigations into how a fishing boat carrying thousands of litres of diesel ran aground near a Banks Peninsula marine reserve. Conservationists are worried endangered wildlife… Audio
Biosecurity officials weigh up tougher action on invasive gold clam
Fish and Game says it is disappointed with MPI and the Waikato District Council's haven't invested more into isolating the clam at 'ground zero'.
Election 2023: ACT promises to scrap several climate change policies
ACT Party leader David Seymour says his party will stop what he says is wasteful climate change spending.
What it takes to protect Tiritiri Matangi
Debbie Marshall is the operations manager at Tiritiri Matangi wildlife sanctuary. She tells Jesse what it takes to keep it all running smoothly and the challenges the island faces. Audio
Avalanche stories in New Zealand
If you're the outdoorsy type and have ever found yourself in a tricky situation, this story is for you. It turns out that those of us who have been caught in a pickle often don't share these… Audio
Lego abandons one of its projects to make oil-free bricks - FT
The toy company has abandoned its most high-profile effort to ditch oil-based plastics from its bricks, a report says.
Policy puts spotlight on slave labour in the solar panel supply chain
The state home provider said it "undertake due diligence to confirm that the polysilicon used in the manufacture of these panels is not sourced from suppliers in the Xinjiang province".
Fears over diesel spill near penguin habitat
Environment Canterbury concedes an oil spill near a marine reserve is not able to be contained. The 25-metre long Austro Carina crashed into the rocks and ran aground at Canterbury's Shell Bay on the… Audio
