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Continuous minor eruption at Whakaari/White Island
GNS says a 'continuous minor eruption' is happening at Whakaari/White Island. GNS duty Volcanologist Geoff Kilgour spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Rotorua Lakes Council installs fence to deter illegal rubbish dumping
Kiri Danielle has cleaned up rubbish dumped on the mountain over the past 12 years.
Good News: Stories that cheered us up this week
A Hong Kong taxi for Auckland, a makeover for a 170-year-old woolshed and AUT's first marine biologist are among the latest feel-good stories from RNZ.
Argue with Science
Mary Argue is back guiding us through the latest weird and wonderful headlines from the world of science. Audio
Plans for more mining on the West Coast divides locals
Out of sight - in to mined? Frank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.
Former chemical plant still potential to cause contamination
The operator says it could also affect human health and the environment.
'War on nature': Proposed cuts 'deeply disappointing'
Any proposed cuts at the EPA make no sense and carried risks for the environment, Environmental Defence Society chief executive Gary Taylor says.
Rotorua council injunction bid for sewerage works fails - for now
A council legal bid for an injunction to get protesters to stay at least a metre from controversial sewerage works near Rotorua's sacred Lake Rotokākahi has failed - for now.
Hauraki Gulf's economic value at threat from invasive seaweed
The Hauraki Gulf has been valued at $5 billion a year - but is under threat from invasive caulerpa seaweed.
Rivers and lakes at low levels due to dry winter
A dry winter is seeing rivers and lakes across the motu at low levels - damaging the ecology of the waterways as well as pushing up power prices. Samantha Gee has more. Audio
Ex-councillor wins legal battle against council over pines
A former Marlborough councillor has overcome the final legal hurdle after taking the council to court over management of pines on his land.
Job cuts for the Environmental Protection Authority and Ministry of Justice
The government's environmental watchdog and justice ministry have confirmed a total of 169 jobs are planned between them.
Eight million and still counting - tree replanting programme celebrates success
The country's largest re-vegetation programme on private land has just planted its eight millionth tree.
Companies likely to follow Air NZ in dropping climate targets - experts
With new rules requiring climate-related disclosure, experts say other firms are likely to follow Air NZ in dropping near-term climate targets. Audio
Companies likely to follow Air NZ in abandoning emission reduction targets
Air New Zealand made global headlines last week with an announcement that it is abandoning its 2030 emissions reduction target. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts has more. Audio
Our musical minds
Making and processing music is something unique to human brains, says Dr Sam Mehr. But why are we so attuned to rhythms, melodies and matching tones? Claire and Sam take a deep dive into the universal… Video, Audio
Our Changing World – Music on the brain
Making and processing music is something unique to human brains, says Dr Sam Mehr. But why are we so attuned to rhythms, melodies and matching tones? Claire and Sam take a deep dive into the universal… Audio
Pacific resilience fund needs US$380m in 2yrs years to reach half-billion dollars goal
The Pacific Resilience Facility was endorsed by the Pacific Islands Forum leaders to make it easier for Pacific Island nations to access climate financing.
Southland towns record poor winter air
Gore has breached its air quality standards for the first time in four years.
New study into mass bleaching of sea sponges gives hope for future
A new study into a mass bleaching of sea sponges is giving marine researchers "hope for the future". Lead author Professor James Bell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
