Environment
Cook Islands and China partnership agreement released
Cooperation on seabed mining, the establishment of diplomatic missions and preferential treatment in regional and multi-lateral fora are some of the standouts in the Comprehensive Strategic… Audio
Sustainable marine sector could boost economy: Report
A new report says a more sustainable marine sector has the potential to power New Zealand's export growth, boosting our economy by an additional $4 billion annually. Westpac industry economist Paul… Audio
Barred from US-Russia talks on Ukraine, Europe scrambles for response with Paris talks
The leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Netherlands, Denmark - as well as top officials from NATO and the European Union - arrived in the French capital for crisis…
Marine experts oppose MPI upped crayfish catch proposal
Conservationists are at odds with Fisheries New Zealand over a proposal to increase the commercial crayfish catch limit in the Eastern North Island. Audio
Sewerage pipeline work near tapū lake to continue despite protests
The construction of a controversial sewerage pipeline near a Rotorua lake considered tapū by mana whenua is set to continue despite protests.
Conservationists at odds with proposed commercial crayfish catch limit
Conservationists are at odds with Fisheries New Zealand over a proposal to increase the commercial crayfish catch limit in the Eastern North Island. Fisheries New Zealand's proposing to increase the… Audio
The case for the right to repair
When was the last time you fixed a household item? Or even thought about repairing it before throwing it out? Audio
The Rata returns
Nature is putting on a spectacular display in South Westland where Rata trees are in full bloom. Audio
'Disgusting': Clean-up volunteers blocked by Desert Road closure
Keep New Zealand Beautiful says 200 volunteers were blocked from cleaning a stretch of Desert Road "riddled" with bottles and waste despite being closed for maintenance. Audio
Life on the water: Troublemakers, cruise ships and saving lives
No two days are the same for Environment Southland's harbourmaster Lyndon Cleaver, who shares what life is like on the water.
Anxiety can be debilitating, but controlling it starts with a simple step
Sociologist and best-selling author Martha Beck shares how she curbs her own off-the-charts anxiety.
How scientists hope to predict the next big quake
Researchers from Otago, Victoria and Massey universities, along with GNS Science, establish a relationship to earthquake swarms and slow slip quakes along the Hikurangi subdication zone, but often…
Gut fixing seaweed cuts methane emissions from cattle
Red seaweed - grown in Bluff - significantly reduces methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle with no adverse effects to the animals, their products or the environment, scientists say.
Mining giant surrenders 15 NZ exploration permits
Mineralogy International Limited - owned by controversial mining magnate Clive Palmer - applied to surrender 15 of its 16 permits around the country last December.
Caps and lids recycling coming to Wellington
Eleven Foodstuffs supermarkets in the region are establishing collection points for plastic and metal caps and lids, joining Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch, in a programme which now has about 50…
'It only takes one spark': Fires banned in Strath Taieri
Campers are urged to be vigilant and check the local fire danger.
Gut fixing seaweed cuts methane emissions from gassy cattle
Red seaweed grown in Bluff has been shown to significantly reduce methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle with no adverse effects to the animals, their products or the environment. Audio
EPA will end up defaulting on loan if too few developers use govt's fast-track process
It plans to repay the loan over five years using application levies from would-be beneficiaries of the shortened route planning approval.
Backyard nurseries selling pest plants on social media
The council has found individuals selling cotoneaster, buddleia and an invasive succulent known as pig's ear. A commercial nursery was also found selling a variety of a wilding pine. Audio
'Feral': Lagoon used as dumping ground for hunters
On one occasion, a deer's head could be seen floating on the "taonga" lagoon's surface, stinking as it decomposed.
