Environment
Fighting predators on a global scale
We all love a good kiwi ingenuity success story and Wellington pest control company Goodnature is certainly that. Celebrating 20 years in business, it's exported more than 600-thousand of its… Audio
Southland dry spell sparks water level monitoring
Southland's regional council is ramping up monitoring of water levels as the region dries out and river levels lower.
Protecting our Northland Kauri
There is some exciting work going on in our historic kauri forests in the north. Over the last few years, the Rakau Rangatira project has been building new raised walkways and shoe-cleaning stations… Audio
Online racial attacks muddy debate over rockpool stripping
Calls for Asians to be deported and threats of physical violence are among the latest social media comments aimed at people accused of stripping rockpools and breaching fishing rules. Lucy Xia… Audio
'Do not relax': Environment expert warns dog owners, swimmers
Algal bloom is unusually low for this time of year, but there was no room for complacency.
'War on nature': Group says planning changes put wildlife at risk
Forest and Bird has criticised the removal of a criteria to show mining projects deliver a national or public benefit.
Deep sea mining is the next geopolitical frontline – and the Pacific is in the crosshairs
Analysis: Pacific-led governance is the best chance the world has to make sure decisions about the deep sea benefit people and nature, not just the next commodity cycle.
Remote Fiordland islands deer-free again
Pukenui/Anchor Island and Indian Island in Dusky Sound are both managed to stay deer-free to provide safe, intact habitats for native wildlife and plants.
Govt making moves to stop people stripping rock pools of sealife in Auckland
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says he is considering bans. Audio
Govt making moves to stop people stripping rock pools of sealife in Auckland
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says he is considering bans. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 19 January
The government is working on stopping busloads of people stripping rockpools of sea life in north Auckland; Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether the weight loss medication Wegovy should… Audio
Northlanders begin clean up after weekend flooding
Northlanders have begun the big job of cleaning up the debris left by yesterday's flooding. Kim Baker-Wilson is in Oakura and spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Minister considering ban over rock pool harvesting
The government is working on stopping busloads of people stripping rockpools of sea life in north Auckland. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
The untapped potential of slimy, smelly...seaweed
More than 30 million tons of seaweed is harvested globally each year, but it's still a fledgling industry in New Zealand. AUT professor Lindsey White is trying to make it happen. Most recently, he's… Audio
Buddhist statues dispute: Environment Court backs plan
A plan for compromise has been reached after a court heard of the controversial installation of a large network of tall colourful statues on a bush-clad hillside at the Whangārei Heads.
Minister reviews funding after $133k Rotorua lake weed clean-up
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell calls the city's weed control funding 'grossly unfair'.
Locals say beachcombing putting marine eco-system at risk
Locals in northern Auckland say busloads of people are turning up to beaches and taking everything from sea cucumbers to starfish out of rockpools. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
Inquisitive kea rescued after becoming trapped in water tank
A climber found the bird stuck in the tank after hearing its calls echo overnight in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Small NZ charity takes big swing at US government over endangered dolphins
The charity says "taking on the US government is not something we take lightly", but it has the support of legal teams and Kiwis.
Centuries-old enormous black coral found in Fiordland
A large black coral believed to be centuries old is one of the largest ever found in the waters of New Zealand, researchers say. Video
