Environment
The Panel with Steve McCabe and Wendyl Nissen Part 2
This half hour the panel talk about weight loss drug Wegovy which is now available in New Zealand and they hear about the chicken tree of Waianakarua and how it's in the running for tree of the year.
…Gecko spotted alive and well after harrowing ordeal
A previously poached West Coast green gecko has been seen alive and well more than a year after being released back into the wild.
Council apology sought over pōhutukawa wrangle
Max Brough wants an apology over the treatment of his daughter who has been caught up in a disagreement over who is responsible for 100-year-old tree.
Looking after New Zealand's rarest freshwater fish
A tiny native fish with the nickname 'Jaws' is under threat from introduced trout.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 July 2025
In today's episode, the Government announces it will introduce new penalties for those who hurl coward punches, to reflect the gravity of their crime. The weight-loss injection Wegovy, that has the… Audio
Felling of 100-year-old pohutukawa 'a travesty'
An award-wining landscape designer has weighed into a stoush over the felling of a 100 year old pohutukawa to clear it from powerlines in New Plymouth. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has… Audio
Destruction of 100-year-old pōhutukawa 'a travesty' - landscape designer
An award-winning landscape designer has weighed into a stoush over the felling of a 100-year-old pōhutukawa in New Plymouth.
Five things councils can do to cool things down in summer
It might be mid-winter now, but that's a good time to prepare for summer's increasingly common high temperatures, Timothy Welch writes.
Power company seeks to drain more from Lake Hāwea
Lake Hāwea residents are alarmed by a power company proposal that could dramatically lower their local shoreline.
Concern over chemicals in mass sewage discharges into Shotover River
Wastewater being discharged into Queenstown's Shotover River could breach national ammonia limits.
Expert Feature: Tiny Gardens
Find out how you can make the most of any green space - no matter how small - with our expert, Martin Steel-Brown. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition, 17 homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy brings us up to date on some mid-winter happening, including Glenorchy's 'creatures of the night' fancy dress community dinner, and the annual Garden Bird Survey, now in its 18th year. Audio
A juicy history of the fruit industry's evolution and politics
Chris Smellie spent 50 years in the orcharding and horticulture business - but never thought to write a book about it until development came to his door. He grew apples in Huapai in north-west… Audio
World first mobile greenhouse gas lab unveiled
Scientists are unveiling a world-first mobile greenhouse gas lab to gather data for the country to meet its net-zero climate targets. GNS Principal Scientist and CarbonWatch-Urban Programme Lead Dr… Audio
How much time do you need to spend in nature to see benefits?
We often hear we need to head outdoors more often, but is looking at a natural view from a window good enough? And what are the rewards other than physical activity?
Getting back to nature – is it truly beneficial?
People often report feeling refreshed after getting out in nature, but what dosage of nature is actually good for us? Audio
Ratepayers foot bill for rubbish dumped along South Wairarapa coast
The clean-up cost came in about $50,000 cheaper than expected.
Annual New Zealand Garden Bird Survey begins
From now until 6 July people are encouraged to get outside look at and listen for birds for one hour, on one day, and record the highest number of each species they notice.
Third person sentenced in relation to Awarua fire
She has been convicted and discharged in the Invercargill District Court.
