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Landmark case could force rewrite of emissions strategy
Source: Radio New Zealand The Government’s second Emissions Reduction Plan – ERP2 – will be the focal point for a trial being held at Wellington High Court. RNZ / Samuel...
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Second oil spill in Akaroa Harbour in two months sparks concern for wildlife
Source: Radio New Zealand The spill in Akaroa Harbour. Facebook/Environment Canterbury A wildlife expert has serious concerns for dolphins and seabirds after a navy ship spilled hundreds of litres of...
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NZ Navy’s HNZS Te Kaha leaks hundreds of litres of oil into Akaroa Harbour
Source: Radio New Zealand The oil spill is contained on Akaroa Harbour. Facebook/Environment Canterbury A Royal New Zealand Navy vessel has spilled hundreds of litres of oil into Akaroa Harbour...
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Women shaping the future of Aotearoa recognised in inaugural Women of Impact in Property list
Source: Property Council of New Zealand Thirty wāhine whose leadership is shaping the future of New Zealand’s built environment have been recognised in the inaugural Women of Impact in Property...
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First shore plover fledgling born on Pitt Island in 150 years
Source: Radio New Zealand Shore plover fledgling banded on Pitt Island. Supplied / Department of Conservation The Shore Plover Recovery Group has confirmed the first fledgling of the bird from...
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Riverlink project affecting Hutt River water quality
Source: Radio New Zealand A water quality monitor moored midstream south of Melling Bridge in Hutt River Te Awa Kairangi. Phil Pennington / RNZ Lower Hutt’s roads may be blocked...
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REVEALED: Scientists’ discovery of ancient deep sea corals brings new hope for protection against threat of industrial fishing – Greenpeace
Source: Greenpeace New scientific research from Greenpeace has uncovered ancient and fragile corals at a Lord Howe Rise seamount in the South Pacific, an area of huge ecological significance in the high seas...
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Vietnam’s Unified Political System Drives to End IUU Fishing
Source: Media Outreach Eight years after the EC (European Commission) issued its “yellow card” warning over Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, Vietnam’s entire political system is executing comprehensive measures...
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Appointments – Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Appoints New Chief Executive
Source: Heritage New Zealand Appointment announced by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga announces the appointment of Dean Whiting MNZM (Te Whānau ā Apanui/ Farquharson) as its...
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Hauraki Gulf – Connection with one of Auckland’s great backyards
Source: NZ Department of Conservation It’s hard to believe that Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, our largest, busiest and most densely populated city in New Zealand hosts one of the most...
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Otago Hector’s dolphin project to reveal links to other populations
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 06 March 2026 Hector’s dolphins, also known as tutumairekurai, pahu, or upokohue, are endemic to Aotearoa New Zealand and considered a taonga species. They are one of the...
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Old photos reveal big changes in West Coast marine environment
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 06 March 2026 West Coast Marine Ranger Don Neale was given the photos which show coastal areas from the 1960’s and the 1970’s, revealing significant...
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Huawei Highlights Digital Inclusion and Conservation Tech as AI Use Accelerates
Source: Media Outreach BARCELONA, SPAIN – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Huawei gathered partners, policymakers and international media in Barcelona on March 1 and 2, ahead of...
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Environmental-economic accounts: Data to 2024 – Stats NZ information release
Source: Statistics New Zealand Environmental-economic accounts: Data to 2024 – information release 5 March 2026 Environmental-economic accounts show how our environment contributes to our economy, the impacts of economic activity on...
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Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects in collaboration with WWF-HK Proposed Four Recommendations to transform Ngam Tam Mei into an iconic rural ecotourism township in the Northern Metropolis
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – The Town Planning Board (TPB) will hold a hearing tomorrow for public representations on the...
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PolyU research unveils mechanoelectrical perception in sea urchin spines, empowering next-generation biomimetic sensors
Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2026 – Sea urchin spines are not only for defence—they also act as natural sensors. A research...
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Fine for unreported Hector’s dolphin death reveals toothless system, conservation group says
Source: Radio New Zealand The camera on-board FV Emma Jane recorded images of a net being cut and a dead Hector’s dolphin sinking to the sea floor. RNZ / Alison...
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Fine for unreported Hector’s dolphin death reveals toothless system, coservation group says
Source: Radio New Zealand The camera on-board FV Emma Jane recorded images of a net being cut and a dead Hector’s dolphin sinking to the sea floor. RNZ / Alison...
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Rhenus continues its expansion plans by opening a brand new warehouse in Paranaque, Philippines
Source: Media Outreach This new addition reflects the company’s dedication to supporting the growing demands for logistics and warehousing services in the country The warehouse is a part of strategic...
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Local News – Full steam ahead for Porirua streamside planting programme
Source: Porirua City Council More than 100,000 plants will go in the ground in Porirua this year as the city’s streamside planting programme to restore Te Awarua o Porirua Harbour shows...
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Beaked whale found dead after initial refloat
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Date: 05 March 2026 This statement can be attributed to Bec Rush, Mainland Auckland Operations Manager, DOC: The Shepherd’s beaked whale that was refloated near St...
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Fifty years after New Zealand stopped whaling, humpback population showing signs of recovery
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Claire Garrigue More than half a century after the last whale was caught and killed in New Zealand, humpbacks are showing promising signs of...
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Forest and Bird granted leave to appeal part of Dome Valley landfill approval
Source: Radio New Zealand Dome Valley. The Wireless / Luke McPake Legal action over a controversial mega-dump in Auckland’s Dome Valley is continuing, with Forest and Bird granted leave to...
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Environment – Drone Spraying of Glyphosate Over Endangered Species Habitat at Te Henga Goes Ahead Despite Environment Court Appeal
Source: Flora and Fauna of Aotearoa Flora and Fauna of Aotearoa is expressing deep alarm following confirmation that aerial drone spraying of glyphosate based herbicides (GBHs) has proceeded over the...
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Pest eradication on Kawau Island resumes
Source: Auckland Council After taking a break over summer, to avoid disruption to the busiest season for residents and visitors to Kawau Island, Auckland Council and our project partners are...
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Hunters and Nature: why managing wild deer, pigs, tahr, and goats takes more than one tool
Source: NZ Department of Conservation Hunting in Fiordland National Park. Photo: George Ledgard. Hunting is part of New Zealand’s outdoor heritage. For many people, it’s how they were first introduced to the...
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A gold mine, an Australia mining giant, and a community divided
Source: Radio New Zealand A visual simulation released by Santana Minerals showing what the mine would look like from Māori Point Road, Tarras. Supplied A proposed gold mine is on...