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Trees on brink of being swallowed by ocean as beach erodes
Ahuriri councillor ward Keith Price said it was a visible reminder of the impact of the environment and the ocean.
Rescuers work to keep remaining stranded whales alive
One of two pods of pilot whales stranded over the weekend remain on Puponga Beach near Pakawau, as rescuers await high tide at 3:30pm today. Audio
Fire on Māngere maunga deliberate - Auckland Council maunga authority
However, Fire and Emergency has refused to confirm the two fires are being treated as arson.
Australian government pledges $1.24 billion in green aluminium push
Aluminium is one of the most polluting nonferrous metals to make, as its current production is mostly powered by coal.
More whales die as pod re-strands 'very high on beach' for second night
Project Jonah had called for help in a post on Facebook to keep the whales "cool and calm" until high tide.
DOC cashes in on West Coast's skink 'insurance' population
Nearly a decade after almost going extinct, Aotearoa's endemic cobble skink population is making a surprising comeback.
Molesworth Station included in forestry plans map
The Government's climate plans have come under scrutiny after the country's largest farm, Molesworth Station, was included in a map of land that could be planted in forestry. Climate Change… Audio
Fears high country land could be planted in pine under govt plan
Critics say it is a half-baked scheme that will not work - and could undo the millions spent removing wilding pines.
Whale pod may have to be euthanised: DOC
Thirty pilot whales remain stranded on Puponga Beach near Pakawau.
Toxic algae warnings for rivers across Southland
A spate of toxic algae appearances in Southland has prompted warnings at rivers across the region.
Northlanders and holidaymakers urged to conserve water
Water supplies will be under additional strain when tens of thousands of people descend on the region for Anniversary Weekend and Waitangi Day.
Queenstown district council on notice after 'potential' wastewater river spillover
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QDLC) said it's been given two notices after failing to stop partially treated wastewater from spilling off the site of a local treatment plant and potentially…
Asbestos, arsenic and lead found on Wellington coast
The council plans to dig up 1000 cubic metres of materials as it tries to clear a dump site .
Rogue stag eats Lower Hutt resident's rose bush
There are many things you don't expect in life, a deer eating your rose bush is one of them. Deer Stalking Association chief executive Gwyn Thurlow spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Firefighters warned of 'breaking point' weeks before deadly fires
One veteran who is also a union boss said residents could pay a deadly price due to cutbacks.
Mayor's relief as dam dispute finally ends
"It's been a long and tortuous process to get this far," mayor Tim King says of the five-year saga.
Debris warning as fishermen rescued from sinking vessel
The vessel sank soon after taking on water south of Kawau Island.
'Very harmful' - Wellington officials warn of toxic algae in Wairarapa
The algae is a neurotoxin that acts like snake venom and could be very harmful to humans and lethal for dogs according to Greater Wellington Regional Council expert.
Toxic algae found in Southland's Waihopai River
Toxic algae has been found in the Waihopai River in Southland, just upstream of Queen's Drive.
Humans may contribute to hoiho's extinction
The iconic yellow-eyed penguin / hoiho is facing possible extinction due to a number of factors, including human interference.
