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It's believed the fire was likely caused by lithium batteries.
Scientists made ‘tiny earthquakes’ to find where Yellowstone’s magma begins
Underneath Yellowstone National Park, magma bubbles and flows.
NZ needs adaptive planning, not immediate fixes after storms
OPINION: Ex-Cyclone Tam left thousands without power and caused widespread flooding.
Govt backs £50m geoengineering trials to combat climate change
£50 million is set aside for geoengineering projects announced soon.
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Lodestone investors have put up another $50 million for new solar projects,
'Could've caught them out': Cyclone's potential impact on dolphins
Three dolphins died after three different strandings in Whangārei over Easter.
'Incompetence': Reserve neighbour slates delay to fell rotting tree
He says it shouldn't have taken him 'jumping up and down' to have it cut down.
Meteorologists say wild weather's over for rest of school holidays
This week is now free of severe weather warnings as Cyclone Tam weakens and moves on.
'Delighted': Bird lovers celebrate tīeke's return and thriving status
North Island saddleback were reintroduced to the Bay of Islands 10 years ago.
Editorial: We must navigate change on shipping emissions
OPINION: Shipping carries 99% of New Zealand's trade by volume.
Community effort: Hundreds unite to tackle invasive seaweed
Around 500 tonnes of the marine pest were moved above the high tide line in four days.
A big day for Hawke’s Bay’s ‘Mr Wool’
Hawke's Bay wool industry leaders applaud new wool deal for Government buildings.
'Hidden harm': Wood smoke's impact on Rotorua's health
Wood smoke contains fine particles that can harm human health.
Victoria University unveils NZ’s first Living Building Challenge project
The building generates 105% of its energy with 550 photovoltaic panels.
On The Up: The conservation heroes keeping our iconic native species alive
Some of Aotearoa’s threatened wildlife is coming back from the brink.
RNZ Ballet's The Firebird makes a triumphant return
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'Really excited': Waikato farming family's hazelnut success
The Scott family ran a small beef operation but felt they needed to diversify.
Dazed petrel found under fire appliance at Whangārei Station
Sea birds became disorientated by the storm, landing exhausted in urban areas.
'Healing our land': Tūranganui-a-Kiwa in Nat Geo climate initiative
Two NZ sites join a 3-year climate programme with 10 other heritage sites.
Coromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages on
Roads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.
Australian company applies to mine Taranaki seabed under fast-track law
Opponents fear sediment discharge will harm sea life on Pātea Banks.
Porirua locals & Ngāti Toa hold first citizens' assembly to plan for climate change
One hundred people aged 8-80 brainstormed environmental solutions.
How a new stopbank will protect Waiohiki from future floods
The new stopbank will run from Redclyffe Bridge to Napier Golf Course.
What submitters say about Anna Mowbray, Ali Williams' helipad application
All 1397 public submissions are out: 91% or 1277 opposed, 108 supporting, 12 are neutral.
Missing possum trapper in South Island found
Food and gear left at Cedar Hut had remained untouched since March 30.
Watch: Elephants react to San Diego earthquake
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Ballance proposal may cut 62 jobs at Mount Maunganui plant
The proposal would eliminate 68 roles and create six new ones.
Glad owner fined millions after some recycling claims a load of rubbish
Millions in penalties ordered over bags partly sourced from Indonesia.
Small Business: Southern charm with the Crafty Weka Bar
David and Claire have been in business together since they were 20.
‘Serious concerns’: Neighbours wary of drone spraying near homes
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