Environment
UN plastics pollution deal a flop, some blame USA
Analysis - Fiji's delegate says failing to set production limits is like "mopping the floor without turning off the tap," while China wants to address the full life-cycle of plastics.
World plastic pollution treaty talks collapse with no deal
Negotiators from 185 nations worked beyond Thursday's deadline in an ultimately futile search for common ground.
Seabed miner slows fast track with 'cynical' response
An Australian company has slowed its fast track bid to mine the Taranaki seabed by failing to provide information demanded by officials.
Critter of the Week: Crabill's Centipede
It's time for Critter of the week where we put the spotlight on an endangered insect, and today's critter is the very definition of tiny but mighty. The Crabill's centipede is small by most standards… Audio
Cook Islands 'open to anything' for seabed mining partnerships
A director at the Seabed Minerals Authority says that, as a small island nation, the Cook Islands is always looking to partner with other jurisdictions. Audio
The new initiative bringing your garden to life one seed at a time
As sunny days slowly return many of you will be getting out the gloves and shears to spend the weekend in the garden. Well, here's an idea that'll have the neighbours talking ...an initiative called… Audio
Warnings of ecological crisis from wilding conifers
Southland officials are warning the pines have caused a land-use and biosecurity crisis for the region.
Wilding pine problem at 'tipping point'
Trees have spread aggressively through high country, farmland and conservation areas in Southland.
The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Sue Kedgley Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton and Sue Kedgley First up, new figures show the amount of Kiwisaver funds that bought into weapon companies increased by 40… Audio
Consultation on cutting crayfish catch limits begins
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says the options include seasonal or year-round closures to commercial harvesting of spiny rock lobster.
High hopes for new biofuel's impact on shipping emissions
A new biofuel is making waves in the shipping sector and could help exporters reduce their transport emissions.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 14 August
In today's episode, Public hearings in the Covid-19 Royal Commission have been abandoned after key witnesses, including Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, former Finance Minister Grant Robertson… Audio
ComCom warning for Kmart over greenwashing
The agency says greenwashing is a real concern as well-intentioned consumers try to do the right thing.
Govt undoes RMA rules around farm water quality
For decades, rules around water quality under the Resource Management Act have protected waterways from scums, foams, colour or clarity changes and becoming unsafe for livestock. Groundswell's… Audio
Beef and Lamb NZ on proposed Emissions Trading Scheme changes
Proposed changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme were reported back to the House last night. Beef and Lamb New Zealand chairperson Kate Acland spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Oyster farmers find mysterious $10,000 in bank accounts
The big catch is they don't know what the money is for.
New fossils affirm NZ as a cradle of their evolution
Remarkable new fossil discoveries are driving a significant reassessment of our understanding of the early evolution of penguins.
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs. First, a controversial West Coast mine has been declined for the fast track process. Is the legislation… Audio
Hawke's Bay fires: Fine criticised as 'economic incentive to burn'
Former Hawke's Bay Regional Council chairperson Rex Graham said $300 was not a deterrent.
Te Arawa Lakes Trust calls for stronger partnership to protect Rotorua lakes
The trust says it has no "exclusive seat at the table" when it comes to Crown-led water management.
