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Mataura urges toxic waste's immediate removal by government
20 Jul 2020The government is being called on to move potentially toxic waste from a disused Southland paper mill which flooded over the weekend, and exact payment from mining giant Rio Tinto later.
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Govt puts $2.5m towards Rotorua wetland restoration and jobs
16 Jul 2020It is the first project in the government's scheme to create nature-based jobs to help with Covid-19 recovery. Audio
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Rubbish spill with 'toxic chemicals' at sacred river remains unsolved
8 Jul 2020A former Department of Conservation ranger and Ngāti Porou descendant fears rubbish from an old landfill near the Awatere River on the East Cape could find its way out to the sea if a solution isn't…
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Stoat breakthrough could be the key to eradication
17 Jul 2020The Detail - New Zealand scientist Dr Andrew Veale has mapped the stoat genome - a global breakthrough which may hold the key to eradicating the pest.
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The Himalayan tahr battle: Why DOC is stuck in the middle
15 Jul 2020The Detail - The first court case may be over, but commentators say New Zealand's plan to deal with Himalayan tahr needs a refresh to avoid more butting heads in the future.
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Apology after 'They Are Us' slogan used in tahr lobby video
14 Jul 2020The Tahr Foundation says it was "completely unaware" the phrase was often used in reference to the Christchurch mosque attacks.
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Labour policy would put forestry decisions in council hands
The Labour Party will get tough on forestry conversions if it wins the next election, it says.
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Smog causes an estimated 49,000 deaths in Beijing, Shanghai in 2020 - tracker
9 Jul 2020Air pollution has caused an estimated 49,000 deaths in the cities of Beijing and Shanghai alone since the start of this year, according to a "clean air counter" launched by environmental groups.
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Tahr and deer numbers ‘out of control’ on West Coast
9 Jul 2020Both tahr and deer numbers are now spiralling out of control in Westland, according to Conservation Authority member, Dr Gerry McSweeney.
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Move to outlaw moa bone, extinct species sales wins Conservation Board backing
10 Jul 2020The West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board is backing a move by the government to ban the sale of moa bones.
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1080 replacement poison, AI camera funded for predator free 2050
9 Jul 2020New rat poison norbormide, and a camera that can detect and report predators are among four new projects the government is providing $1.7m for predator eradication. Video
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West Coast conservation board back on track after iwi standoff
6 Jul 2020The West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board is back on track after a six-month impasse with Ngāi Tahu over Treaty principles.
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Climate change effects on NZ fishers 'dire' under 4C warming - report
7 Jul 2020Climate change could lead to a 24 percent reduction in fish species and more storms, which could damage aquaculture farms and sink fishing boats.
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DOC defends fisher who caught protected great white shark
6 Jul 2020A fisherman has faced a barrage of criticism for causing the death of the protected species, but the Department of Conservation says he did the right thing by reporting it.
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Coromandel brown kiwi population discovered at Ring's Beach Wetland
2 Jul 2020At least two breeding pairs are believed to be among a population of kiwi newly found in the Coromandel.
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Restricting forest planting 'at odds with NZ's climate change goals'
New Zealand runs a serious risk of failing to meet legally mandated goals on climate change if it restricts forest conversions of farmland, the Forest Owners Association says.
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Marine and Coastal Area Act breaches Treaty - Waitangi Tribunal
30 Jun 2020The Waitangi Tribunal has found the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act is in breach of the Treaty of Waitangi and prejudicially affects Māori.
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Why long-term environmental observations are crucial for NZ’s water challenges
24 Jun 2020Opinion - Auckland's extreme drought and the rapid retreat of glaciers in the Southern Alps highlight how important long-term observations are for water policy and planning, three climate scientists w… Video
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Auckland Zoo opens new habitat for orangutans and siamangs
1 Jul 2020The enclousure is phase one of the zoo's new $60m South East Asia Jungle Track.
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After rumoured sightings, rare NZ long-tailed bat heard in Masterton
30 Jun 2020After many years of rumoured sightings in regions, a rare long-tailed bat has been heard for the first time in Masterton. Audio
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Annual Garden Bird Survey takes off around NZ
29 Jun 2020New Zealanders with an eagle eye took to their gardens for the Annual Garden Bird Survey over the weekend. Audio
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Conservation Board to resume meetings after rift with Ngāi Tahu
18 Jun 2020The West Coast Tai Poutini Conservation Board will hold its first formal meeting this year after a months-long stand-off with Poutini Ngāi Tahu.
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Changes to fishing restrictions in key dolphin habitats
24 Jun 2020The government is beefing up fishing restrictions in key dolphin habitats as part of a plan to protect endangered Māui and Hector's dolphins.
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Arctic Circle sees scorching 38C day, may be region's all-time high
The Arctic is believed to be warming twice as fast as the global average.
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