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No evidence fruit flies spreading says NZ's head of biosecurity
There's no evidence of a breeding population after the discovery of a second fruit fly on Thursday, according to New Zealand's head of biosecurity. Audio
"Huge risk": Fears weed could spread to every waterway after Maadi cup
The weed is not in any South Island waterways or Rotorua lakes, but could be after Maadi cup. Audio
Fidgeting to focus?
A team at Mātai Medical Institute are investigating the role of fidgeting for people with ADHD.
DOC partnering with conservation charities to eradicate pests and restore ecosystems
New Zealand is partnering with overseas conservation charities to eradicate pests and restore ecosystems on three of our largest islands. DOC director general Penny Nelson spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Huge restoration project planned for three of NZ's largest islands
The $202 million project would rewild Rakiura-Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands and the Auckland Island.
Council failed to protect wetlands - High Court ruling
Southland's regional council has failed to meet its duties to monitor and protect wetlands, the High Court has ruled, in a landmark court case.
NZ biosecurity working to kill invasive Hornwort weed in Lake Karapiro
New Zealand biosecurity says it's up against it trying to keep the country's worst invasive weed under control in Lake Karapiro. Land Information NZ Biosecurity Manager Tracey Burton spoke to Paddy… Audio
An inside look a state-of-the-art research ship
RV Sonne is giving scientists new insight into the ocean floor, scouting underwater volcanos and coral reefs around the motū.
Recruiting the birds to bring back the bush
Bird-feeding 'seed islands' are being trialled to speed up native forest regeneration.
Aussie mining company drilling at Sams Creek, Golden Bay
The drilling - found first by Festivalgoers - is permitted in the area.
Quarry company wants area of regional park to dump waste
Winstone Aggregates is attempting to acquire a 29 hectare chunk of land in Belmont Regional Park through the Fast-track Approvals Act.
Environmental group scrutinises DOC frog report
Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki says the latest amphibian conservation status report uses mining company research.
How a war on 'woke banking' could backfire on NZ
Analysis: NZ First's "woke banking" bill - takes aim at efforts to build sustainability concepts into investment practices, Martien Lubberink writes.
Auckland's trash is another town's treasure
Ecogas is New Zealand's only plant of its kind processing food waste. Its co-founder says that's embarrassing.
Stories from Our Changing World
On Our Changing World, Claire Concannon heads to Waikereru Ecosanctuary, a privately owned conservation project on the lands of Professor Dame Anne Salmond. New Zealander of the year in 2013, she's… Audio
A situation report on climate change
The past 25 months have shown alarming signs that a dramatic period of climate change is imminent. Audio
Survey finds thousands more endangered Archey's frogs
A new survey shows there are thousands more critically endangered Archey's frogs than previously thought. Environment reporter Kate Green reports. Audio
2 Degrees to put cell towers into microsleeps to save power
Mobile company 2 degrees will put its cellphone towers into microsleeps to save power and reduce its carbon emissions. Climate correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Residents to petition council over claim sewage is seeping into their wells
Concerned Selwyn residents say nitrate levels in their drinking water are being pushed up by human effluent spread on fields near their homes.
Auckland Business Chamber launches 10-point energy plan
A coalition of energy leaders, led by the Auckland Business Chamber, is launching a 10-point Energy Action Plan. Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Bridges spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
