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How To Make Cut Flowers Last Longer At Home: An Expert Shares

The florist-approved tricks that help cut flowers last longer at home.

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The World’s Most Spectacular Garden And Flower Festivals

Take a blooming beautiful trip to an international flower or garden festival.

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First Case Of H5N1 Bird Flu Detected In New Zealand

New Zealand has reported its first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu after a migratory seabird found on a beach near the capital, Wellington, tested positive, Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard said on Wednesday.

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Birdwatching Is Booming. Three Tips For Fledgling Birders

Millions of young people are ditching their screens for binoculars. When joining the booming birding trend, there are a few guidelines amateurs can keep in mind.

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The First Case Of H5N1 Bird Flu In Australia Has Been Confirmed. What Does This Mean?

Deadly bird flu has finally reached Australia.

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Lush’s Adorable New Soap Highlights Critical Plight Of The Māui Dolphin

The precious native species is facing extinction.

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New Species Of Dragonfly, Grasshopper And A Fluorescent Spider Discovered

Wildlife experts found eight new species of dragonfly, three unknown grasshoppers and some 60 new butterflies and moths in vivid hues during a trip to Angola’s Lisima plateau in February.

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De‑Extinction Company Says It’s Made An Artificial Egg – If True, It Could Help Save Living Species

The announcement by Texas-based de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences about a successful hatching of chicks from an artificial egg would represent a major innovation, if the claims can be verified.

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Happy Birthday David Attenborough! The Beloved Naturalist Outlines 10 Ways to Make a Difference

It’s up to every one of us to help preserve our planet for the future. Here are 10 simple but effective ways we can all do our bit, according to Sir David Attenborough.

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Watch: David Attenborough’s Amazing Gorilla Encounter Part of New Show To Mark His 100th Birthday

Celebrations to mark the 100th birthday of renowned British naturalist David Attenborough have begun with a show delving deeper into his milestone 1979 TV series “Life on Earth”.

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Paying for Paradise: How Tourist Levies Are Helping Safeguard Islands’ Fragile Ecosystems

A number of Small Island Developing States are innovating to protect the marine and coastal treasures their economies depend on.

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‘Absolutely Huge’ Black Coral Among Largest Ever Seen In New Zealand

The discovery of a large black coral in the waters of Fiordland has marine biologists abuzz. 

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Thunderstorms Are Noisily Kicking Off Summer In NZ – What’s Driving Them?

The rumble of thunderstorms across the country this week is a noisy reminder that summer is arriving – and with it, the mix of heat, humidity and unstable air that fuels these bursts of wild weather.

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A Deadly European Hornet Has Reached NZ – We Can All Help Stop Its Spread

Yellow-legged hornets threaten people’s health, biodiversity and especially honey bees.

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Couple Leave African Shores to Swim for Six Months Across the Atlantic

A French couple has set out on a transatlantic swim on Friday (October 31) from the island nation of Cape Verde aiming to break records and raise awareness of the importance of protecting oceans.

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Jane Goodall’s Enduring Environmental Message: ‘There Is Hope’

Scientist and global activist Jane Goodall, who turned her childhood love of primates into a lifelong quest for protecting the environment, has died at the age of 91.

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Farewell to a Legend: 10 things you didn’t know about Jane Goodall

Dame Jane Goodall was considered to be the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees. As well as her work studying and observing these primates, her 60-year-long career has spanned conservation, activism and mentorship.

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Cherry Blossom Watch: Matakana, Auckland Spots Predict Blooms For Eager Visitors

Around this time of year blossom lovers have their eyes on the weather and ears tuned to the predictions of locals.

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Rains Bring Rare Floral Bloom To Chile’s Atacama Desert

A rare blanket of flowers has transformed Chile’s Atacama Desert, the driest in the world, and drawn tourists and scientists to marvel at the fleeting blaze of colour.

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Kārearea NZ Falcon Swoops In To Take Bird Of The Year

In the widely-discussed annual competition to crown Aotearoa’s Bird Of The Year, the kārearea New Zealand falcon has taken out the top spot.

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Australia To Create Huge National Park For Thousands Of Koalas

Australia’s most famous tree-dwelling animals are getting a massive new home: The Great Koala National Park in New South Wales will protect around 12,000 koalas from deforestation and habitat loss.

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Tourist Trap: Why Charging Entry Fees at Iconic NZ Natural Attractions Could Have Hidden Costs

Recent calls from sections of the tourism industry to cut the international visitor levy (IVL) risk undermining one of the few bright spots in current government policies shaping the sector.

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The Amazon Has Lost An Area Larger Than Spain In 40 Years

Some 52 million hectares of natural land have been lost in the Brazilian Amazon region since 1985 – an area larger than Spain.

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Going On Holiday? Here’s How To Make Sure Your Trip Is Sustainable

With the rise of sustainable tourism (travelling in a way that minimises harm to the environment, and benefits local communities), words such as “sustainable”, “”eco” and “green” appear on countless holiday brochures.

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