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'The great silencing of the dawn' - An echoing loss in Asia Pacific rainforests
26 Sep 2022Dawn and dusk choruses just aren't what they used to be as the world gets quieter, says acoustic ecologist Eddie Game. Audio
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More than half of the world's palm trees in danger
27 Sep 2022More than a thousand species of palm tree are at risk of extinction, according to a study.
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Iwi-led Southland charity opens another nursery on first anniversary
21 Sep 2022An iwi-led Southland environmental charity is helping rangatahi into new careers and turning its attention to large-scale restoration projects.
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Kina removed in Marlborough Sounds to help rejuvenate reefs
19 Sep 2022Four sections of kina have been removed in the Marlborough Sounds as part of a research project to rejuvenate seaweed and kelp on reefs.
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Significant contamination caused by Tiwai Point smelter
14 Sep 2022A new assessment on the impact of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter shows a significant amount of contamination, including fluoride, hydrocarbons, aluminium, and heavy metals, Southland Regional…
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Air pollution cancer breakthrough will rewrite the rules
Researchers say they have cracked how air pollution leads to cancer, in a discovery that completely transforms our understanding of how tumours arise.
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Beekeepers anxious over state of hives in cut-off flood areas
Concern has been raised over the state of bee hives in the flood-ravaged Tasman-Marlborough region, which some beekeepers have been unable to access for weeks.
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EPA decision on releasing plant species has bearing on legality of others
8 Sep 2022A plant producer industry body's proposal to release new exotic houseplant species in the country will also determine the legal status of several current species. Audio
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How the world's loneliest tree is helping climate change research
5 Sep 2022The world's loneliest tree stands on Campbell Island in New Zealand, with its nearest companion more than 220 kilometres away - but its unlikely existence is helping to advance climate change…
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Mixed report card for health of Otago estuaries
25 Aug 2022Otago's estuaries have received a mixed report card from the Otago Regional Council.
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Bees exposed to pesticides show impaired visually guided behaviour - research
19 Aug 2022New research has found bees struggle to fly in a straight line if they've been exposed to pesticides, which makes it harder for them to find their way back to the hive.
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Mt Messenger bypass: Protesters occupying area make 'last stand'
18 Aug 2022Waka Kotahi representatives were a no-show at a hui to try and resolve an occupation at its Mt Messenger Bypass site on State Highway 3 in North Taranaki today.
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Aucklanders must 'be prepared' for widespread transport changes, Goff says
15 Aug 2022Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the newly-released Transport Emissions Reduction Plan is "hugely ambitious" but it is achievable. Audio
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South Marlborough community plans river improvements
16 Aug 2022A group of south Marlburians who "make money" off the environment are working to improve the quality of two river catchments in their backyard.
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Waikato Regional Council hunting for rook sightings
14 Aug 2022Over the past few years, rooks have escaped pest control due to Covid-19 restrictions, and their dwindling population is bouncing back.
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Rongoā - a pathway to wellness on Te Mata Peak
Country Life - In 15 years' time, Tyne Nelson hopes her young children will find a rich and diverse rongoā garden on the slopes of Te Mata Peak. Audio
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Waikato council disappointed after wallaby find
10 Aug 2022Waikato Regional Council believes it is highly likely a human hand is involved in bringing a wallaby to a small town.
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Govt unlikely to prevent pine and exotic forest owners from earning under ETS
29 Jul 2022The government has backed down on a proposal not to let permanent pine and exotic forest owners earn money from the Emissions Trading Scheme.
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Native birds increase by 51% on Miramar Peninsula
29 Jul 2022Wellington residents are hearing more birdsong as data reveals native birds have increased by 51 percent. Audio
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Government to limit free ETS credits
Climate Change Minister James Shaw is moving to limit the allocation of free credits under the Emissions Trading Scheme.
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Coastal erosion could see 100 Hawke's Bay properties go in 20 years - report
14 Jul 2022Hawke's Bay's dramatic coastline, with its houses often blasted by wild weather, may change completely as rising sea levels threaten to force people from their homes.
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Climate change poll: Tolerance dropping for those who build in harm's way
12 Jul 2022New climate change polling shows people are becoming less tolerant of those who build in harm's way, with the overwhelming majority expecting extreme flooding to increase. Video
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Emissions Reduction Plan needs to be accelerated to curb air pollution - science advisor
7 Jul 2022Cantabrians' reliance on cars may be to blame for the highest per-capita levels of pollution in the country, chief science advisor to the Ministry of Transport Simon Kingham says.
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World-first predator eradication attempt on Rakiura
6 Jul 2022A project to remove all major pest species from Rakiura / Stewart Island will be the largest island-based predator eradication attempt in the world.
