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South Auckland home achieves highest possible climate-friendly rating for a house
A three-bedroom, two bathroom home in South Auckland has achieved the highest possible climate-friendly rating for a house. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson visited the home. Audio
Small community in Selwyn fights to save homes
Residents of a small Selwyn community say they will keep fighting to save their homes after being told they must vacate them by 2039. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
New report on how to maximise benefits of AI and gene editing
A new report by New Zealand scholars released in Paris on Tuesday morning looks at how to maximise the benefits and minimise risks associated with rapidly developing technologies such as AI and gene… Audio
Calls for changes to Fast-Track Approvals bill
Parliamentary watchdogs want major changes to the government's Fast-Track Approvals Bill. Otago University public law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Good and bad purposes' of new tech examined in new report
New Zealand researchers have produced an international report looking at how to maximise the benefits and minimise risks associated with rapidly developing technologies, such as AI and gene editing.
Rotorua woman fighting fast fashion, one t-shirt at a time
Fast fashion is one of the world's biggest polluters but in Rotorua, Gayle Heath is doing her bit to save the planet, one t-shirt at a time. Our producer Mahvash Ikram paid her a visit. Audio
Is it time to update our understanding of the universe? Some cosmologists think so
Oxford University professor Subir Sarkar says over the past 100 years our understanding of how the universe works has changed dramatically as technology has improved in leaps and bounds. Audio
Banks need to improve risk management, RBNZ says
It comes after RBNZ stress tested the top five banks' ability to cope with drought, floods, and risks that might emerge because of efforts to decarbonise the economy through to 2050.
Fast Track Approval Bill: Watchdogs seek substantial curbs on ministers' powers
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says the role of ministers as decision-makers should be scrapped.
Greenpeace sounds warning over nitrates in water
Greenpeace claims drinking water in several Canterbury towns is contaminated with potentially dangerous levels of nitrates. Amanda Larsson from Greenpeace speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Pacific negotiators 'need to be more strategic' at UN plastic meeting
Palau's chief negotiator shares her thoughts on the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution.
Lower Hutt Planting for the Future initiative
A new community-wide initiative has launched in Lower Hutt today called 'Mouri Tupu - Planting for the Future'. The goal is to plant one tree for every person in the city, that's 114,000. Lower Hutt… Audio
International auditor to do more checks after damning East Coast report
An international forestry auditor has spoken out about a visit to the slash-damaged East Coast region last year.
NZ's smallest bird ventures from predator-free zones
A bird species rarely seen in the capital is believed to still be lingering around after being spotted in a Wellington suburb. Audio
Sue Novell on why we should eat our weeds and flowers
Out with the lawn and in with the food. Audio
NZ's smallest bird ventures from predator-free zones
The country's smallest native bird, the titipounamu, has set a new record for venturing far from predator-free zones in Wellington. Predator Free Ngaio NZ Judie Alison spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour attacks Govt's fast track approval bill
The Labour Party is attacking the Government's proposed rapid consenting process, warning it could lead to accusations of bias. Labour's environment spokesperson Rachel Brooking spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Environmentalists warn companies against fast-track consenting
Environmentalists are warning companies against going through the proposed fast-track consenting process because of potential reputational damage. Environmental Defence Society chief executive Gary… Audio
'Unacceptable': 700 tonnes of waste illegally dumped across Tai Rāwhiti in one year
The mountains of trash included pig carcasses, syringes, fridges, car tyres, microwaves and broken furniture.
The island where locals are saying no to tourists
An influx of holidaymakers is driving up housing costs and depleting resources, residents say.
