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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.
What is 'dark oxygen' and why are scientists so fascinated by it?
The discovery that metallic rocks are apparently producing oxygen on the Pacific Ocean's seabed challenges the idea that oxygen can only be made from sunlight via photosynthesis.
Meet the 'supergiant' Darth Vader bug
The newly-discovered sea bug is one of the world's largest isopods.
Toxic algae warnings for rivers across Southland
A spate of toxic algae appearances in Southland has prompted warnings at rivers across the region.
So you think you know Sumeria? The first complaint letter
Assyriologist David Hilder joins Ellie Marsden on 8 'til Late for another installment of So you think you know Sumeria? This episode: The infamous Ea-Nasir Complaint Tablet Audio
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…
Native species of liverwort mimics medicinal cannabis effect
Medicinal cannabis products have boomed in popularity over the last few years, and now scientists have confirmed a native species of liverwort shares some of its elements. Audio
Do animals talk to us?
An animal behaviourist and Professor Emeritus at Northern Arizona University, Con Slobodchikoff has shown that some animals do have their own vocabulary, the ability to describe what they see - and… Audio
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
SS4 - OCW - Black Sheep - Bird Bandit: the story of Freddie Ang
Freddie Angell was New Zealand's most notorious wildlife smuggler. His repeated attempts at stealing and exporting native wildlife in the 1990s, including kea and tuatara, made him all but a household… 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.
Salty sea air causes pollution breach in Awatoto, Hawke’s Bay
A recording of a dangerous level of air pollution near the coast of Hawke's Bay turned out to be salty sea air.
