Environment
Heavy rain causes another sewage spill in Mahurangi Harbour
Oyster farmers north of Auckland are devastated after rain caused another sewage spill, preventing them from working. Mahurangi Oyster Association chairperson Lynette Dunn spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Stories from Our Changing World
Ellen Rykers finds out what data a satellite uncovered about methane emissions, before it was lost in space. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 24 September 2025
In today's episode, the coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns, the rate salaries in New… Audio
DOC trials paid parking at Aoraki-Mount Cook
Visitors will have to pay $5 per hour to park at White Horse Hill car park as part of a seven-month trial.
Almost one in four Canterbury swim spots unsafe, report shows
A new regional council report finds nearly a quarter of monitored rivers, lakes and bays pose health risks from faecal bacteria or toxic algae.
'It was fantastic': Outward Bound introduces 60-plus course
It's the first time the not-for-profit has run an eight-day course for people aged 60 and over.
Councils tackle 'slum-like' beach camp
Under the bylaw, freedom and overnight camping on the beach and sand dunes is not permitted.
What happened to the great penguins that roamed New Zealand?
Close relatives of emperor penguins lived in New Zealand some 3 million years ago. What caused their extinction?
Call for more ocean-based climate action in New York
This week senior government officials from the UK, Chile, Palau and Australia are gathering at New York Climate Week for to push countries to scale up ocean-based action in their national climate… Audio
Predator swims into sanctuary for rare, endangered birds
It's thought to have swum at least 400 metres from a nearby island.
'My children are cold': Family orderered to switch noisy heat pump off at night
After being issued an abatement notice, the family turned to the Environment Court.
Genesis strikes deal to increase coal supply for Huntly
Genisis Energy and BT Mining have signed a two-year deal for coal to power Huntly Power Station.
Climate news impacts price wine investors will pay, study finds
The study shows climate change news affects the value of asset classes, a finance academic says.
Stranded humpback whale dies north of Dunedin
The whale, estimated to be around eight to 10 metres long, was first spotted at the mouth of the Waitati River around midday Saturday.
Regional Wrap: the sculpture gardens of Kaupapakapa and Kaipara
Kaukapapa is a 40-minute drive North-West of Tamaki Makaurau, and a gateway to the Kaipara. Audio
'Scale and pace we haven't seen before': Record year for Save the Kiwi
More than 300 birds have been translocated this year alone.
Walking with tuatara
What sets the tuatara apart from other reptiles in the wild? Cam Hoffbeck can tell you - she's the first person ever to study the tuatara's gut biome. Audio
Huhana Smith - artist, scholar, activist and farmer
Huhana Smith grows olives, fruit and harakeke on six hectares of land at Kuku north of Wellington. It's a productive testing ground for growing healthy food and, potentially, a sustainable fashion… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 September 2025
In today's episode, in a blow for the Government, the economy has had a much larger slump than expected which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Donald Trump's trade tariffs, negotiations… Audio
Overtourism blamed for Bali floods
Renowned as a destination for relaxation, a sense of fear is rippling through the Island of the Gods.
