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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".
New research helps shorten 'diagnostic odyssey' for rare disorders
A new project has been completed which will make the sometimes decades-long process of diagnosis an easier one. Audio
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
How to avoid daylight savings wreaking havoc on your sleep cycle
Sleep cycle expert Guy Warman shares a few tips to make those earlier mornings next week a bit more bearable. 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
Piggery effluent lands Canterbury farm $29,000 fine
A mid-Canterbury farm has been fined for discharging piggery effluent.
Christchurch scientists developing solar powered aircraft with NASA
Scientists from a Christchurch-based flight company have been awarded funding to develop their high-altitude, solar-powered aircraft with NASA.
Technology and Space minister Judith Collins has… Audio
A tale of two islands – erect-crested penguins
The Bounty Islands are tiny in terms of area – just some bits of granite jutting out of the ocean. But they are huge in terms of seabirds. James Frankham joins a team researching the erect-crested… Audio