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Mangawhai Harbour campaigner threatens to mangrove removal
Mangroves at Mangawhai have caused controversy within the local community for some time.
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Claire Amos (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nick Leggett and Claire Amos to discuss the Government's plan to set up a new Crown-owned company to buy two new ferries and what the… Audio
Our Changing World: Tuatara gut bugs
Claire Concannon heads to Auckland Zoo to meet their resident tuatara.
Tuatara are pretty special, the only remaining species of reptile from an order that lived alongside the dinosaurs. And they… Audio
Stories from Our Changing World
Claire Concannon heads to Auckland Zoo to meet their resident tuatara. Tuatara are pretty special, the only remaining species of reptile from an order that lived alongside the dinosaurs. And they… Audio
Feature interview: flipping script on climate change
Most of the time, when we talk about climate change, we talk about the consequences of getting it wrong. Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson wants to flip the script and ask what would happen if we succeed in… Audio
The genetics of autism
Professor Sarah Medland - is a world-renowned geneticist, She specialises in the impact of genomics on human behaviour and mental health Audio
Carrot and stick for ag in new emissions plan
Emissions Reduction Plan rewards tech uptake but starts pricing livestock emissions in five years' time.
Watch: Climate Minister explains government's new emissions plan
Despite an 84m tonne gap needing to be filled to meet the first target under the Paris Agreement, Watts says he remains committed to the target.
Farmers take Net Zero Banking Alliance complaint to Commerce Commission
Many banks have joined the Net Zero Banking Alliance, requiring clients to meet greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in order to get lower interest rates.
Govt's second Emissions Reduction Plan released
The government's second Emissions Reduction Plan is here and it shows New Zealand is on track to meet our first and second emissions budgets, taking us out to 2030. Climate change Minister Simon Watts… Audio
Second independent audit uncovers breaches of resource consent at OceanaGold mine
A second independent audit of Oceana Gold's Macraes mine in Otago has uncovered more breaches of its resource consents. Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ's new emissions plan still not on track to meet climate targets
The plan reveals flagship policies - such as Electrify NZ and the aim of having 10,000 EV chargers by 2030 - will have a comparatively tiny impact on emissions over the next five years.
Gisborne sweetcorn crop harvested early
The sweetcorn season is here - with Gisborne's crops being harvested two weeks earlier than usual thanks to perfect growing conditions. Hawke's Bay Tairāwhiti reporter Alexa Cook has the story. Audio
Tougher rules for cats a 'win for biodiversity'
New rules for cats across the Nelson Tasman region have been aligned after Nelson City Council approved a suite of new rules last week.
At the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre, becoming a New Zealander
Every year, 1500 refugees get a crash course on life in Aotearoa.
For refugees coming to New Zealand, a refuge
Every year, 1500 refugees get a crash course on life in Aotearoa Audio
Kaitiaki hits out at government silence on caulerpa management
It comes after surveillance by a hapū revealed more than two dozen boats were illegally anchored in the Bay of Islands caulerpa ban area between August and October.
Dame Patsy Reddy to chair Climate Change Commission
The former Governor General Dame Patsy replaces Rod Carr, whose term ended last week.
Wellington activates fire risk warning system
It means parks could close if the danger gets too high.
Possible new chief science advisor for PM won't be announced until 2025
The significant job vacancy has been causing concern in the science world since Christopher Luxon has refused to confirm when, or if, a new advisor will be appointed.
