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Part of Milford Sound underwater observatory sinks
The tourist attraction in Harrison Cove was damaged in a storm at the weekend.
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The 'science donut' across the ditch
12:17 pm todayScientists at the Australian Synchrotron use intense beams of light to answer research questions
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Australian farmers to get fix for methane-laced cow burps before NZ
9:49 am todayA solution to dairy cows' methane-laced burps could be ready to sell to NZ farmers next year, but Australian farmers will get it first. Audio
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Just how 'dolphin friendly' is your tin of tuna?
5 Sep 2024Analysis: Labelling on many seafood products sold in New Zealand is so vague it may serve as greenwashing, writes Kathryn Bradbury.
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When does spring actually start? And what's in store?
3 Sep 2024Does spring begin on the first day of September? Or does it start on September 23 - the perfect middle point between the winter and summer equinox? Audio
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Govt's emissions plan a 'massive gamble' - commissioner
The government says it is on track to meet climate targets, but that is 'based on optimistic assumptions', Simon Upton says.
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Red alert issued over weedkiller amid 'significant concerns'
22 Aug 2024"We urge anyone currently using a product containing chlorthal-dimethyl to stop," the Environmental Protection Authority says.
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Is the heat about to go on Fonterra over farming on drained peat?
29 Aug 2024Government officials have been quietly exploring how much carbon dioxide could be saved if the country reflooded its peat soils.
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Is coal really 'twice as bad' as gas?
29 Aug 2024Falling production from offshore gas fields, along with low lake levels, have been blamed for burning more coal and increasing New Zealand's emissions. So will the government's LNG plan help?
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Building begins on NZ's largest solar farm
It will have about 300,000 solar panels and is expected to generate enough renewable energy to power close to 36,000 homes.
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One of world's most endangered frogs released at Zealandia
27 Aug 2024There are no other wild populations on the mainland as they're heavily impacted by habitat loss, disease and predation.
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'Terrible decision making': Beech trees hacked down to improve subdivision access
27 Aug 2024For the past two years, the Upper Hutt community of Katherine Mansfield Drive had been fighting to keep chainsaws away from a stand of beech trees.
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What would happen if Methanex left NZ?
26 Aug 2024It uses 40 percent of the country's gas supply and the country needs a plan if it leaves, experts say. Audio
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Bright orange river sparks contamination warning
23 Aug 2024People "should not be touching" the orange water, which could have been caused by a mine shaft collapsing.
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NZ Steel makes 1.3m tonnes of emissions, claims 1.8m tonnes of free credits
15 Aug 2024The Australian-owned company was the biggest beneficiary of a government scheme to shield exporters from paying for their carbon emissions last year.
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Study to better understand impact of wind turbines on marine mammals
16 Aug 2024Taranaki Offshore Partnership wants to build 70 turbines in the South Taranaki Bight.
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'Leader no more': Climate advocate takes aim at Luxon, Air New Zealand
15 Aug 2024Sir Jonathon Porritt has also fired barbs at Air New Zealand saying "it's trashing its own reputation".
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Asbestos in concrete - can it be safely recycled?
15 Aug 2024Asbestos found in concrete earmarked for recycling in Taupō has raised questions about the viability of concrete recycling across the country.
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US oil and gas industry releasing four times more methane than official records shows
15 Aug 2024Researchers believe the same may be happening here too.
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NZ's 'solar assets' attract overseas investors
14 Aug 2024The state-owned Green Investment Fund has raised $365m in capital from overseas private investors to fund solar power for New Zealand homes.
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Clean-up of contaminated Nelson beach to start next month
13 Aug 2024Work to remove sawdust and sand that is contaminated with arsenic and other chemicals will start on a popular Nelson beach next month.
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NIWA unveils new weather-predicting supercomputer
13 Aug 2024The computer will be able to run complex models much faster than anything available to researchers in New Zealand at the moment. Audio
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Calls for remediation of New Plymouth chemical plant to speed up
12 Aug 2024The mayor is convinced the former chemical plant is contaminated with the most toxic materials imaginable at high levels.
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Ex-councillor wins legal battle against council over pines
8 Aug 2024A former Marlborough councillor has overcome the final legal hurdle after taking the council to court over management of pines on his land.
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'The bush has a way of slowing us down'
10 Aug 2024Sam Gibson has a deep love for the bush, spending his time hunting, fishing and working to protect endangered species. He talks to Saturday Morning. Audio
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Former chemical plant still potential to cause contamination
10 Aug 2024The operator says it could also affect human health and the environment.
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Mass bleaching of NZ marine sponges largest ever recorded globally
6 Aug 2024A new study estimates the 2022 bleaching cut the population by close to half, making it the world's largest "sponge mortality event". Video
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'A lot of hype': Powers of plantain questioned
A new study has found research into the benefits of the common grazing herb on nitrogen leaching did not stand up to scrutiny in a NZ context.
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