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Porirua glass recycling may be kicked back to kerb
People once put out bottles and jars out knowing they'd go toward making new containers, but these days it is all going to use at the local landfill instead. Audio
Students wouldn't be marching if govt took action - protester
The founder of School Strike 4 Climate in New Zealand says students would have been at school today if the government had taken action.
Schools Strikes 4 Climate rallies held throughout country
Thousands of students around the country put down their pens and pencils and picked up their placards and flags today. Schools Strikes 4 Climate rallies were held throughout the country with young… Audio
Critter of the Week: the Otago Alpine Cockroach
The Otago alpine cockroach is only found on the Rock and Pillar Range in Otago and can survive being frozen. Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
This week Lynda talks to Jesse about not getting too carried away tidying up the garden during the autumn months. Audio
Council's own expert at odds with it over mine
West Coast councillors are not happy after their own expert consultant expressed a view there was "no need" for a controversial sand mine proposal.
'Bolshie approach' over pampas grass upsets West Coast landowners
Ikamatua landowners ordered to remove pest pampas grass by the West Coast Regional Council are upset at a "bolshie approach".
What happened to koalas rescued from the Black Summer fires?
A new study shows that despite rescue efforts, rehabilitation rates for wildlife were much lower than expected. Audio
Watch: 'Joyful' start to day as Orca arrive in harbour
Three orca have been swimming close to shore at Wellington's Oriental Bay.
School Strike 4 Climate expecting large turnout
Thousands of young people have gathered in centres around the country - taking part in a School Strike 4 Climate Aotearoa march.
It's not just about concern for the climate; the event is led by a… Audio
New research finds marine protected areas benefit communities
The study found MPAs are economically beneficial to both fishing and tourism as Palau plans to shrink its marine sanctuary in bid to improve commercial fisheries revenue. Audio
More than 100,000 expected to take to the streets for climate strike
From Whangarei to Invercargill, more than 100,000 people are expected to take to the streets in Friday's climate strike.
But it's not just about the climate crisis - the event is led by a coalition… Audio
Climate strike expected to attract thousands
The event is led by a coalition - Toitū Te Tiriti, the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa, and School Strike 4 Climate.
Delays to insurance payout holds up stinky treatment plant repairs
A temporary system was put in place, but the odour is still there.
Growing scepticism over businesses' 'green' claims
It also found about nine in 10 investors wanted companies to disclose their impact on society and the environment.
Micronesia drought: 'It can become a life or death situation'
Micronesia drought: 'It can become a life or death situation'. Audio
Study highlights marine protected areas are beneficial
An extensive study on marine protected areas has found they're economically beneficial to both fishing and tourism. Audio
Cricket fan shocked to see Hagley Oval recycling dumped in skip
A cricket fan has been left gobsmacked after finding recycling efforts at Christchurch's Hagley Oval were quite literally rubbish. Audio
Coldest March in 12 years, NIWA confirms
More than 25 locations experienced record-breaking or near-record low mean temperatures last month.
Cricket fan shocked after discovering recycling efforts at Hagley Oval
A cricket fan has been left gobsmacked after finding recycling efforts at Christchurch's Hagley Oval - were quite literally rubbish. Sue Craig-Stewart who has been recycling for 40 years was watching… Audio
