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Whole region must get involved with emergency response overhaul, leader says
Local councils across Hawke's Bay voted to overhaul the region's emergency management system in favour of a new strategy after several reports damned the official response to Cyclone Gabrielle. Video
New Plymouth wastewater officials fed up with 'fatbergs'
New Plymouth officials say they're fed up with "fatbergs", after the congealed masses that caused roughly 70 percent of local wastewater network blockages last year.
Fonterra announces plans to slash fossil gas use by 38%
The country's rapidly depleting gas fields have sped up its electrification plans.
'Nudies' help sheep farmers strip costs back to the bone
Wool prices might be rising at last but some farmers want sheep that don't even grow the fibre.
Otago Avian botulism outbreak: Wetlands nearby being monitored
More than 1000 infected waterfowl died at the Waikouaiti wastewater treatment plant. Audio
Farmer pleads not guilty to charge of failing to fix illegal earthworks
Colin Boyd - handed a $95,000 fine for redirecting a stream on his property - has pleaded not guilty to charges of failing to fix the damage.
Lessons from La Palma helping to predict volcanic eruptions
Learning how to predict where Auckland's next volcano might pop up Audio
Perfect storm leads to higher power prices
After a dry year sent electricity prices for industry soaring in 2024, household power bills are increasing as multiple factors collide. Audio
Rubbish removal a priority in Mangawhai after tornado
The council is promising more than one sweep as residents and businesses dispose of their damaged goods. Audio
Green Party urges govt to stick to climate change agreement
The Green Party is urging the government to stick to an international climate change agreement and stay away from subsidising or underwriting fossil fuel exploration. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke… Audio
The science of antivenom
Despite being home to a whole cast of creepy crawlies, barely anyone has died from a spider bite in Australia in decades. We have antivenom to thank. Audio
Avian botulism: About 1000 birds killed in Otago, suspected Timaru outbreak
Otago Fish & Game said it was the first known major outbreak of the bacterial disease in the region, while in Timaru rescuers are scrambling to respond to a suspected outbreak.
Puzzling fossils unearthed in China may rewrite the human story
A cache of human-like fossils from China has perplexed scientists for decades, defying explanation or categorization.
Was the Mangawhai storm a tornado? Here's what science tells us
Explainer: The wind speed of the Mangawhai tornado is similar to one that's occurred before - RNZ has been looking at what we know so far.
The Panel with Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Dunne (Part 2)
Tonight on the second part of The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Dunne discuss new data showing the impact hunger has on student results and the Hamilton… Audio
Trust in Science is ... OK actually?
Despite fears of a general drop in people trusting the process of science, a global survey has found that people value science and trust scientists. New Zealanders in particular. Jesse talks to John… Audio
Fonterra caught up in misinfo about supplement
There's been a social media backlash to companies using the supplement overseas, with many pouring their milk down the drain on camera.
Fonterra reassures customers it isn't using Bovaer
Fonterra has taken to social media to reassure customers it is not using a feed additive designed to lower the climate impact of cows. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
How decades of effort brought kōkako song back to the forests
Twenty-five years ago the fate of kōkako looked bleak, but concerted efforts have turned the tide. Audio
John Innes on the Kokako’s resurgence
John Innes has devoted the last 44 years to protecting native birds and retires this week and retires knowing he has contributed to surging Kōkako numbers. Audio
