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Poisoned Blenheim park trees cut down over safety risk
The trees at Horton Park have been cut down ahead of schedule due to the risk of falling debris for people using the park.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 December 2024
On today's episode, Syrian rebels have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, bringing an end to his family's 50-year rule, the Green Party has a new plan for tackling climate change, and they say it would… Audio
Nearly 160,000 hens culled amid bird flu outbreak
A fourth shed at the Hillgrove farm has now been confirmed as infected with the H7N6 virus. Audio
Green Party announces new plan for tackling climate crisis
The Green Party has a new plan for tackling climate change, and they say it would cut five times more carbon emissions than the government is going to by 2030. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick… Audio
NZ surrogacy law a mix of modern science and outdated legislation
Having a baby by surrogacy in New Zealand is complicated, convoluted and costly. A bill promised fast-tracked change, but progress has been anything but.
The long, expensive and complicated process of surrogacy
Having a baby by surrogacy in New Zealand is complicated, convoluted and costly. A bill promised to fast-track change, but progress has been anything but. Audio
Greens claim they can better NZ's emissions reductions five-fold
The Green Party's new plan for tackling climate change will cut five times more carbon emissions than the government by 2030, it says.
How nodding off could help us be more creative
Dreams have long been a source of creativity for artists, but researchers are looking to take that to a new level with a technique called 'targeted dream incubation'. Audio
An unforgettable odyssey to Antarctica for young artists
Looking at some ducks, Charlie Thomas thought 'Oh, aren't they just delightful?' "And then suddenly they start pulling off little scraps of penguin flesh off the bones." Audio
Bird flu: Third shed tests positive, more chickens to be culled
Another 80,000 of the Hillgrove farm's birds will need to be killed - doubling the total number killed.
How pills for cows and 'light recipes' may help slow global warming
A range of tools are not too far off to knock back greenhouse gases from livestock burps.
Extent of bird flu outbreak may not be apparent for weeks
Scientists have now tested about 1000 samples, but with symptoms taking up to 21 days to develop, there is plenty more testing to come.
Painting in Antarctica
From the vastness of ice to the raw power of swells taller than buildings, Antarctica is a landscape that is deadly as it is beautiful. In recognition of the centenary of Sir Ernest Shackleton's final… Audio, Gallery
Bloodsuckers Blood drive
Learn about bloodsuckers from legends to leeches and donate some too at Auckland Museum next weekend.
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Put a cap on plastic: Trisia Farrelly
Efforts to secure a global treaty to cap plastic pollution failed at a meeting of almost 200 countries in Busan, South Korea, this week. Audio
'Never too late to make a better decision': Greens on Mt Messenger bypass
It comes in the wake of a farming couple being ordered to pay $180,000 in court costs after trying to prevent their land being taken for the project.
Mayor admits community anger over Waimate's drinking water ban
Waimate's mayor says the town's drinking water problems are frustrating, but also will be difficult to solve quickly. Audio
Funding research for economic return sounds good – but that's not how science really works
The announcement that half of New Zealand's sole fund for fundamental science won't cover social sciences and the humanities came as a shock to many, writes Nicola Gaston.
What clouds have to do with a 'missing' 0.2C of warming
Experts have been scratching their heads about where extra heat in 2023 came from.
Northland officials ask for input on how to fight invasive pests
Northlanders are being warned the region faces some tough choices as biosecurity officials grapple with an ever-growing number of invasive pests.
