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Unusual earthquake activity detected at Mt Ruapehu
The quakes represent something new at the maunga and are not like volcanic tremors, volcanologist says. Audio
Canterbury Regional Council unlawfully granted discharge resource consent - High Court
Canterbury Regional Council unlawfully granted a resource consent for contaminant discharge in Ashburton, the High Court has ruled.
Mining for local fertiliser better than buying 'blood phosphate' - report
New Zealand farms could stop buying 'blood phosphate' and lower their greenhouse gas emissions by getting a common fertiliser from local mines, a report says.
Glacier survey paints stark picture as ice and snow disappear
Even if we get a few cooler seasons, it won't be enough to undo the damage, scientist says.
Dolphin charity turned down SailGP funding over racing behaviour
Trust member says he doesn't want to take money from "any activity that potentially posed harm to the animals that I'm studying".
Kaikōura’s endangered seabirds struggle for food
A lack of food has seen volunteers supplement feeding Hutton's shearwater chicks with "sardine smoothies" to give them the best chance at survival.
'Second worst place to hold it' - marine scientist on SailGP
Lyttleton Harbour is the second worst place to hold the event, after the Akaroa Harbour. according to Professor Steve Dawson. Audio
Made in NZ: Heed
For Made in NZ today we learn more about a company called Heed. They make early warning systems for potential overflow events from wastewater and storm water networks. CEO at Heed Garth Tunnicliffe… Audio
Autumn impact on the insect world, how we can help
As the temperatures plummet and our habits change, there's also a few things we can do to assist the insects around us which are also adapting to the seasonal change. Audio
Major geomagnetic storm hits Earth
A major geomagnetic storm is hitting Earth, and astronomers around Aotearoa are keeping their eyes peeled for the bright lights of Aurora Australis.
The storm was expected to reach severe conditions… Audio
Inspirational Waikato farmer Stu Muir shares his story of cleaning waterways
Stu Muir is a Waikato farmer who believes strongly in local individuals and communities taking responsibility for the environment around them. Audio
Few voters globally worried about climate change
More voters are heading to the polls in 2024 than in any year before, and the potential impact for climate change is significant.
Gains for nature lost
Today from The Detail: When the money dries up, gains made by a wave of Covid-inspired funding are likely to be lost. Audio
Sir Russell Coutts slams 'extreme' dolphin policy after SailGP races canned
'I find it astonishing the amount of influence iwi have over the authorities here in New Zealand,' Sir Russell said in a statement.
Scientists making dairy-free cream, milk powder from seeds
Massey University is so confident about its technology that it is getting behind a new company that has its eyes on selling to the world. Audio
Australia outranks NZ for happiness, but are they better off?
Australia has pushed New Zealand down a spot to become the 10th happiest country in the world, according to the latest World Happiness Report. Audio
Jamey Stutz: Dating rocks in Antarctica
Glacial geologist Jamey Stutz dates Antarctic rocks 'dropped like breadcrumbs from melting glaciers' to help determine the scale of glacial retreat. Jamey has recently joined the Byrd Polar and… Audio
Rare bird returns to Wairarapa wetlands
A distinctive booming sound is returning to the Wairarapa Moana. Most of the surrounding wetlands have been lost after land was drained for farming. Now, after years of rehabilitation work, more of… Video, Audio
Environmentally friendly? Consumers are 'sceptical'
Kiwis aren't convinced by businesses that say they're environmentally friendly.
Low-cost posts for farms and no landfill charges for vineyards
A start-up in Marlborough is busy repurposing damaged vineyard posts, that were used to hold up the canopy, into sustainable posts for farm fencing. Audio