Environment
Are we wasting an opportunity to capitalise on our waste?
The size of New Zealand's waste problem - and how much it's costing us - has been laid bare in a new report. It shows we rank among the highest producers of waste and consumers of material in the OECD… Audio
The push to power farms by solar
The new kit and financing to increase solar use on farms Audio
Drones becoming increasingly popular on farms
Drones are being used in more and more innovative ways on farms. Dronezup owner Jordan Salmons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Lawyers sue govt over emissions reduction plan
Lawyers for Climate Action NZ have launched action against Climate Minister Simon Watts over country's emissions reduction plan. The group's executive director Jessica Palairet spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Our Changing World: Tagging green sea turtles
Late last year an unprecedented number of green sea turtles, or honu, washed up on New Zealand’s coastline.
Many were nursed back to health and released back into the wild – and some were returned… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 June 2025
In today's episode, the government is being warned there could be diplomatic retaliation from Israel after New Zealand joined with a number of other allies in imposing sanctions on two Israeli… Audio
Vessel pulls up six tonnes of protected stony coral
A New Zealand vessel has pulled up six tonnes of protected stony coral in a single trawl. Deep Sea Conservation Coalition's Karli Thomas spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Landowners trying to safeguard native forests could be stopped
Landowners trying to safeguard native forests and wetlands could soon be turned away by the QEII National Trust. The conservation organisation said it is facing a funding crunch and from next month… Audio
The company doing things with food nobody else wants
Rescued Kitchen turns surplus bread into crumbs and tonnes of tomatoes into sauces.
Council must fix issues with Shotover wastewater plant
The Environment Court has ruled the Queenstown Lakes District Council must fix issues with its troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant.
A 10-fold increase in rocket launches would start harming the ozone layer
The international space industry is on a growth trajectory, but new research shows a rapid increase in rocket launches would damage the ozone layer. Several hundred rockets are launched globally...
Seabed mine fears ignite coast towns on Ocean Day
A match lit six weeks ago in Ōpunakē has ignited fires the length of the North Island with seabed mining opponents taking to the coast on World Ocean Day.
PM and scientists in tit for tat over methane target
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is involved in a tit for tat with climate change scientists over plans to lower the country's methane target. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
What is the High Seas Treaty to protect world oceans?
While many countries have agreed to take steps to protect the vast, ungoverned swathes of the world's oceans, they have yet to see their High Seas Treaty go into effect.
Solving green sea turtle mysteries
Scientists are hoping to unravel the secrets of the green sea turtles that spend their formative years along Aotearoa's shores.
Solving green sea turtle mysteries
Scientists are hoping to unravel the secrets of the green sea turtles that spend their formative years along Aotearoa's shores.
How home owners can move the dial on climate change
It may seem that as an ordinary person, cutting emissions is too big a job. But homeowners have a large part to play.
The electricity evangelist spreading the solar message
It may seem that as an ordinary person, cutting emissions is too big a job. But homeowners have a large part to play. Audio
'Nothing short of disastrous': Seabed mining project another 'muru raupatu' for Taranaki
About 500 people braved icy waters off the New Plymouth coast on Sunday to protest against the Pātea seabed mining project. Audio
'Sheep are not the problem': Farmers' message to govt
Farmers are campaigning against the government's reliance on planting pine trees to offset emissions.
