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Our skies could glow orange again, as long as Australia's bushfires continue to burn.
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Where are NZ's worst swimming spots?
Dozens of popular swimming spots have been designated as no-go zones as summer heats up.
The price of recycling old laptops: Toxic fumes in Thailand's lungs
New York Times: Southeast Asia residents concerned for health as E-waste industry booms.
'Looks like hell': World reacts with horror as Australia burns
Media outlets around the world have reacted, saying the country is "choking" as it burns.
'More to do' – Ardern reveals next steps in fight against plastics
The PM revealed a number of projects the Government is looking into to reduce plastics.
Smoke and dust from Aussie bushfires turn NZ glaciers pink
New Zealand's famous glaciers are known for being pristine and white. Not any more.
Editorial: NZ's excuses on plastic pollution fail to stack up
EDITORIAL: Recycling is not actually an achievement but an acceptance of failure.
From high school drop-out to adidas high-flyer
Zion Armstrong has transformed from a cash-strapped Kiwi sprinter to an adidas high-flyer
Company fined $28k for turning river white with dumped chemicals
The dumped chemical turned the Whau River a milky white.
Oz bush fires bring hazy sunsets, high temps for parts of NZ
New Zealand gets beautiful sunsets, high temperatures as Australia burns.
Local Focus: Napier stormwater citizens have their say
Public see pros and cons to new bylaw. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Illegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problem
Councils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.
Work starts to stop sewage seeping onto Auckland beach
Problem has been traced to two pipes leaking into the stormwater network.
Pacific bird refuge struggles as ocean garbage patch grows
Plastic, pollution and death litter the wildlife refuge of Midway Atoll.
Dozens of 'high risk' alerts for Auckland beaches
Thinking about popping out for a quick dip? Maybe think again.
Sewage overflows blamed on 'fatbergs' and dodgy wet wipes
Watercare says 'fatbergs' to blame, combined with wet wipes claiming to be flushable.
Blade Runner's disturbing vision of a dystopic LA isn't as bad as reality
EDITORIAL: Blade Runner was set in LA of November 2019 - what did it get right and wrong?
Sustainable finance growing in worst-polluting country
Tao Zhang is bullish on sustainability in China.
No major issues with air quality in SkyCity buildings: report
SkyCity today released a letter from an Occupational Hygienist who supervised testing.
SkyCity fire: Health risks from toxic smoke explained
While face masks might help a bit, experts' message is to stay away from smoke completely.
SkyCity fire: Health alert issued for 'toxic' smoke
Auckland Regional Public Health Service issued an alert for people in Auckland CBD.
Fish being fed plastics in NZ pollution study
Scientists are learning about how microplastics affect fish – by feeding it to them.
Local Focus: The big Napier wastewater fear
Napier citizens asked to not wash or flush. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Nine groups call on Govt to get tough on water pollution
Nine groups call on Govt to set tougher standards to clean up NZ's lakes and rivers.
Letters: Death loss for community
Ed Boyd was a soft-spoken man of great generosity. always ready to help a worthy cause.
Local Focus: Striking students disappointed with council
Whanganui students want climate emergency declared. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Why NZ's rivers are still in a worrying state
Fresh data reveals worsening levels of E.Coli and nitrogen across 1400 NZ river sites.
Covering climate now: Health issues are heating up
Climate change may deliver us more heatwaves, pollution and disease. Are we ready for it?
Belgium babies are exposed to pollution in the womb
A Belgium study found particles of soot in the placenta.
Rick's Beef: Blame previous governments for harm
Don't blame the farmers - blame successive governments for environmental harm.
Public meetings planned on water
Hui will give NZers a chance to have a say on protecting rivers, lakes and wetlands.
Audrey Young: Twists and turns of climate change policy
Comment: Arguments over climate change policy have lasted a lifetime for some.
Analysis: Will Govt's big reforms save our lakes and rivers?
Will the Govt's freshwater reforms be enough to save our rivers? Jamie Morton explains.
Clean and green? Think again. NZ's littering problem laid bare
Volunteers have picked up enough takeaway containers to fill 25 rugby fields a metre high.