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The gulls making a menace of themselves in Christchurch
Gulls are pooping on Christchurch cafés, and no one knows what to do. Audio
Westland tourism businesses facing uncertainty
Tourism businesses in Westland are facing uncertainty heading into their busy season - as the main highway remains closed after this weekend's storm - with no firm re-opening date. State Highway 6 is… Audio
Gulls turning Christchurch's New Regent street into eyesore
Gulls are well known for swooping in and flogging food off your plate or picnic and now they are making a complete menace of themselves in Christchurch's New Regent street. Local businesses are being… Audio
Water restrictions imposed in Hawke's Bay
Water restrictions are now in place in Hawke's Bay, meaning residents are limited on how and when they can water their grass.
TV show host accuses council of 'propaganda' over sewerage scheme
Geoff Thomas - of Outdoors with Geoff fame - has called a council's claim "scandalous".
Trump's victory could throw wrench in climate talks
NZ will argue at COP29 for oil-rich companies to join a climate finance fund - but any future US contribution could be in question. Audio
Hundreds of schools and communities at risk from floods, landslides
80,000 homes, along with fire stations, airports, energy infrastructure, and marae are also at risk from coastal inundation. Audio
Environment Court appeal over subdivision in Whangarei resumes
An Environment Court appeal is set to resume in Whangarei on Monday, pitting plans for a new subdivision against what a hapu says is sacred land. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf has more. Audio
Hundreds of schools at risk from sea level rise
Government data shows hundreds of schools are among critical infrastructure at risk from sea level rise now and in decades to come. Kate Newton reports. Audio
Trump vows to pull US out of Paris Agreement
Incoming US president Donald Trump has vowed to once again pull the United States out of the landmark Paris Agreement, effectively gazumping any serious role for the US delegation at the annual United… Audio
More than 10,000 Kiwi properties could be uninsurable as risk grows
Thousands of homes could be left unprotected in the coming years as new research points to a looming insurance crisis because of climate change.
Standing desk health benefits overblown, study finds
It's often touted as the panacea to our sedentary lifestyles, but a recent study has found standing might not be much better than sitting. Audio
Rangatahi list climate demands to minister ahead of COP29
The Youth Climate Statement has been sent to Simon Watts and the New Zealand delegation heading to Azerbaijan for COP29.
Five rangatahi Māori attend space camp in the US
Five young Māori have had the opportunity to attend a week-long space camp in the US, a first of its kind partnership aimed to boost the number of Māori working in science fields.
Dr Brian Cox: 'Venus is about as close to hell as you can get'
In the new BBC series Solar System, physicist Dr Brian Cox explores acid rain, ice mountains and nitrogen glaciers on Earth's neighbouring planets. Video, Audio
Cheers to good Karma
A leading voice in global fair trade and sustainable development, Albert Tucker set up the Karma Foundation with two friends. Audio
Rock-star physicist Brian Cox: Solar Systems
Professor of particle physics at the University of Manchester, Brian Cox has a new Sky TV series Solar System investigates the skies above us. Audio
Nitrogen Friend or Foe
Scientists look at the details underpinning nitrogen and its use in agriculture, horticulture and its impacts on the environment. Audio
Acceptance of facial recognition technology depends on who's doing it - and where
Analysis: Facial recognition technology is becoming more widely used, but this has not been matched by wider acceptance from the public.
Critter of the Week: Papapa kopure | Orange-spotted ladybird
Is it a bird or a bug? The answer is neither! Ladybirds or ladybugs are beautiful beetles that are a great help in the garden, where they can eat up to 100 aphids per day. This week's critter is the… Audio
