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'Shaky' times for scientific research as Our Land and Water challenge set to end
The gains made in agricultural science over the past decade could slow as the government funding tap runs dry, the programme's director says.
Samoa, US extend ship rider agreement
This upgraded agreement enables Samoa to request the US Coast Guard to inspect vessels and enforce their coastal state regulations without a Samoan officer present.
Federated Farmers on methane targets
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has announced an independent panel will take another look at the targets and report back by the end of the year.
Parliament's environment watchdog says the decision… Audio
Methane science already settled, watchdog says
Politicians could save money by using "comprehensive" research that's already been done - twice, economist says.
Watchdog questions Government's revisiting of methane targets
Parliament's environment watchdog is questioning the benefit of the Government revisiting the science of methane targets.
The Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says an independent panel of experts… Audio
Climate activist Greta Thunberg detained twice at demonstration in The Hague
Greta Thunberg detained twice at demonstration
Up to schools to decide if protesters' absences were justified - principals
Associate Education Minister David Seymour criticised the rallies, saying students should be in school rather than protesting.
In photos: Climate strikes across Aotearoa
Hundreds of people took part in protests led by a coalition of School Strike 4 Climate, Toitū Te Tiriti, and the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa.
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