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Niwa calls for citizen scientists
Niwa climate scientists are calling for volunteers to seek weather secrets.
Captive kiwis find new home in Kaweka Forest Park
Captive-bred kiwi have been released into Kaweka Forest Park.
Is it time to abandon this flood-hit settlement?
"At what point do we say that this community is in the wrong place?"
Native plant expert supreme at Rural Women Business Awards
Plant Hawke's Bay's Marie Taylor has nabbed a NZI Rural Women Business Award.
CHB holds council to account over water
Central Hawke's Bay residents confront the regional council over water shortages.
Botanist on quest to solve bee problem
Planting bee friendly trees so important to pollination and honey production.
Fonterra is beginning to turn its back on coal
Fonterra is looking to reduce its gas emissions and have an impact on climate change.
Toxic algae sparks lake health warning
Horizons Regional Council said its tests showed very high levels of the algae.
Farmers urged to be organised in case of Alpine Fault superquake
The Alpine fault is due for a shake - and farmers need to be ready.
Tulip growers fined for illegal water takes
Southland tulip business fined for unlawfully taking about 3.6 million litres of water.
UN says 'emissions gap' worse than thought
A new UN 'emissions gap' report says we're even further from where we need to be.
Poo power: how hog manure is being used to produce energy
Turns out, pig manure is surprisingly useful.
Swimming spots tested for summer
The summer water quality testing regime is about to begin at Northland swim spots.
Algal bloom in Rotorua lakes brings health warning
Health warnings have been issued for both Lake Okaro and Lake Rotoehu.
Nanaia Mahuta: Public safety priority with our water
Safe, clean water is a birthright of every New Zealander
Clutha water sustainability discussion farmer-led
Farmers are leading discussions about water strategy in Clutha.
Wetter future forecast for Otago and Southland
Spring downpours are set to become more common in the South Island.
Look out for algae in Central Hawke's Bay waterways
Watch out for algae in Central Hawke's Bay rivers this summer.
Have we hit 'peak livestock'?
Protein from plants rather than animals would drastically help meet climate targets.
Water crisis looming for Central Hawke's Bay
Groundwater in Central Hawke's Bay is at its lowest recorded levels.
Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale proves profitable for horse breeders
This year's NZ Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale has proved a good investment.
Award for improvement to river appals campaigner
Campaigner: river award 'undeserved'. Councillor admits improvement a long time coming.
Sheep-burping project given wheels
Project to breed sheep that naturally produce less methane being rolled-out to farms.
Government funding beefs up Horizons' tree tally to more than a million
Funding and attitudes have aligned for another big year of planting in 2019.
Never a dull moment on organic, robotic farm
Gina Williams from 'Our Land of Milk and Honey,' on robots, bees and planting trees.
Mass stranding: 145 whales dead at Stewart Island
DoC found half dead and decided the most humane thing to do was to euthanise the rest.
8 Rivers 'clean energy' project breaks cover in push for funding
The clean energy project is looking for $20 million in funding to test feasibility.
Rare plants protected, precious forest weeded by volunteers
Volunteers are a great help with Conservation Department work, staff members say.
Kiwi hatchery better placed for power cuts
Rotorua kiwi birds have a new battery to keep them safe in case of a power outage.
Green grass of Maniototo looking 'bloody magnificent' for farmers
1979 is the best season Maniototo farmers remember, until now.
Listen: Tracy Brown is a 'Sustainability Superstar'
Tracy Brown wins big at the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards.
Why we need to change the way we farm
Producing more food sustainably is critical to feeding the planet, says researcher.
Meet the mite tackling our worst weed problem
The mite to fight the country's most prolific weed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.