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1080: Here we visit the West Coast, Nelson and Wellington for our story about the controversial pest-control system. We take a look at what it actually…

Natural Burials

No chemicals, no treated coffin - it’s a more natural way to return to the earth. Jeanette Fitzsimons and the lovely Gwenyth from Thames Natural Burial…

Earthquake Country

On Aotearoa's West Coast, an exposed faultline lets you see a glimpse of the inner workings of Papatuanuku. Last rupturing 300 years ago, is time ticking…

How Singapore uses technology to look after trees

Check out the cool pieces of tech hugging Singapore's trees, helping to keep them healthy and feeling the love

IntRe:pid - Park protectors

Tourism or trees? Budapest's City Park is guarded 24/7 by vigilantes determined to halt construction of 5 new museums which threaten the park's future ??

Types of clouds

Clouds are more than just a creative pastime when your internet is down; they're the OG weather app. So, how about a cloud lesson? ☁️?

The Kiwi birders who got inside North Korea

Meet the New Zealand bird enthusiasts finding common ground with North Korea. Follow the team as they track the Kuaka bird all the way into one…

Sean or Chops? A story of a pet sheep.

Sheep are a man's best friend! Wait a minute... what? Meet the Kiwi couple really running with that old sheep-loving Kiwi yarn ?♥️?

Inside NZ's Fungarium

Come with us as we take a tour inside New Zealand's very own fungarium! It might sound like an attraction at the Easter Show, but it's…

Indoor gardening

Step inside a real life urban jungle in the heart of Auckland city! Justin doesn't let a lack of space keep him from his love of…

Urban Beekeeping

The rooftops of Auckland are abuzz with a sweet secret... Take a tour of the beehives tucked out of sight, gifting us with the golden 'nectar…

Maha attempts to grow a garden.

Our friend Maha is a self-confessed plant killer ??So, in celebration of gardens week, we gave her a challenge... 4 plants, 14 days. What will thrive?…

Rongoā Māori - finding medicine in the bush

Would you know how to heal yourself from nature alone? Raukura practises Rongoā Māori - traditional healing using our beautiful native bush.

NZ coastline left exposed as 'police of the seas' go on strike

The New Zealand coastline was left largely unpatrolled for two weeks due to a strike. Officers are back at sea but what damage was done during…

Odd Jobs #2 - Stopping takahē incest

Yes, you read that right, this man works hard to stop takahē incest.

Patea's fight for the sea shore

Mining for offshore iron sand deposits could mean irreparable damage to the South Taranaki Bight, here's what the residents of Patea want you to know...

Whanganui Awa

The Whanganui awa (river) was the first in the world to become a living entity. Take a look at what te awa means to the locals.

IntRe:pid - Albanians were once completely isolated from the rest of the world

Coming out of a dark past, Albania has been reborn and is celebrated for its strong sense of hospitality and varied and incredible landscapes.

Solving NZ's possum problem: creating mutant possums

What if we could get possums to eradicate themselves? Genetically engineering these nocturnal nuisances could help to make Aotearoa predator-free by the year 2050 and help…

Re: discover - Kitekite Falls

Tucked away beside Auckland's Piha beach are the Kitekite falls. Standing at about 40m tall, this tiered waterfall is quite a sight ???

#Nature

If any of your Instagram snaps feature #nature, try walking the walk and take up the #whanauchallenge to see if you can live a more sustainable…

Piha is breathtaking, in more ways than one

Piha: named by CNN as one of the best beaches in the world, this hive of surfing, swimming and Maui dolphins has some dark secrets too…

These magic Paulownia trees clean up this dairy farm

Graham has won an award for his innovation in farm forestry. He uses Paulownia trees to stop nitrates leaching into the stream ???

Global warming: Waiting for Pacific Islands to disappear

While our image is clean and green, our actions aren't following suit. All bar one of NZ's major political parties support the Zero Carbon Act but…

Trump forest

These Kiwi guys have decided to plant a forest in response to Trump's dismissal of climate change ???

What is the ozone layer?

The ozone layer is that thing around earth, right? And there's a giant hole in it above Aotearoa? Wrong ?

Twins: Nature vs Nurture

Identical twins, different sexualities.

Ulva Island - our pest-free sanctuary

Just off the coast of Stewart Island is Aotearoa's pest-free sanctuary. A refuge to some of our most endangered species, Ulva Island sets the bar for…

How David Attenborough changed the game

Since 1954, Sir David's dulcet tones have been educating planet earth about...well, planet earth ?