Environment
The fierce battle over mining on Denniston Plateau
The West Coast has long been mining country, but a proposed expansion of coal mining operations - and the backlash - leaves the region's economy and ecology uncertain Audio
Wilding pines threaten Kaikōura ranges in 'looming catastrophe'
A patch of wilding trees have been found about 3km from the as-yet uninfected Inland Kaikōura Range.
Rare fish seen for first time in over a decade in Auckland
The black mudfish hadn't been seen in Auckland's wetlands since 2014 - but that all changed a couple of months ago. Audio
Native freshwater fish resurfaces after a decade of searching
A native freshwater fish thought to be lost from Auckland's wetlands has resurfaced after more than a decade of searching. Populations of the elusive and endangered Waikaka, or Black Mudfish, have… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 November 2025
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Regional Development Minister and NZ First Deputy Leader Shane Jones has been one of the strongest… Audio
'I was engulfed in this huge cloud of orange and green slime'
From loose-boweled whales in Tonga to the deafening call of the Weddell seal, Kiwi cameraman Andrew Penniket has had plenty of close encounters under the surface.
Cats, birds and 1080 divide Stewart Island's 400 residents
A controversial 1080 poisoning was dropped over thousands of hectares of the island in an attempt at killing feral cats and saving a bird from extinction. But locals worry the poison could put… Audio
Pig farm hit with record fine after 'appalling' offending
The farm had sewage tanks overflowing into waterways, with repeated violations one of "the worst cases" officials had ever dealt with.. Video
Milford Great Walk reopens after track damaged by avalanches
The Milford Track is open to the public again, with Department of Conservation staff finally able to get in and restore damaged tracks. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025
A KiwiSaver provider says that while National's proposed contribution rate increase is positive, the scheme's incentives need to be front and centre in discussions leading into next year's election; A… Audio
How much food is wasted in NZ every year?
For the first time, a report has measured just how much is thrown away or lost across the entire food chain.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025
National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver contributions to a combined 12% by 2032 - bringing it in line with Australia; Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says his second term will be focused… Audio
COP30 climate summit draws to a close
The COP30 climate summit has drawn to a close after two weeks of talks in the city of Belem, Brazil. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts spoke to Melissa Chan Green. Audio
What did countries agree to at COP30?
Fossil fuels, finance, trade and forests were all on the agenda, although the words 'fossil fuels' were notably absent from the final agreement.
Why you may pay more for parking on your summer holiday
Explainer - Whether you're a local or a tourist, you'll need to pay for parking at three top visitor destinations starting next month.
Fishing protest convoy crosses Auckland's Harbour Bridge
The One Ocean protest drove across Auckland on Saturday morning.
Shane Jones says 'it's a bit late' as recreational fishers oppose Hauraki reforms
But Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says their leaders signed up to the policy, "so it's a bit late for them to cry now".
Taranaki environmental and conservation work recognised
Young trappers helping preserve biodiversity, a charity diverting waste from landfill and farmers leading the way with freshwater mahi are among the winners of the regional council's Environmental…
Government quietly rejects more ambitious climate targets
The government has quietly rejected advice to set a much more ambitious long-term target for New Zealand's carbon emissions. The Climate Change Commission wanted the country to aim for net-negative… Audio
Marlin and reef fish at risk of being commercialised
"Keep marlin and reef fish off the menu," That's the message from recreational fishers as the government plans to let commercial fishing companies keep and sell bycatch, that right now can't be used… Audio
