Kate Green

Predator Free Wellington is facing a shortfall of $1.75 million a year, due to a drop in government funding. Environment reporter Kate Green took a tour of its workshop. Audio

Students say going back to pen and paper after years taking tests on a screen will be a challenging shift. Two third-year classes at Victoria University have been told they'll be handwriting their… Audio

Students at a small, semi-rural school west of Wellington City are trapping rats in the playground and feeding them to the eels. Makara Model School is helping to protect the 200 kiwi now living in… Audio

Ferocious winds have cancelled all flights in and out of the capital. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

The Governor-General has bestowed King's honours on twelve people whose experiences shaped the Inquiry into Abuse in State and Faith-based Care. Kate Green has the story. Audio

Wellington Zoo's new capybara is settling into his new home and getting to know his future mate. Kate Green paid him a visit. Audio

Volunteers across Wellington are keeping the lights on at former StarJam workshops, despite the umbrella organisation folding late last year. Kate Green reports. Audio

Decontamination work is underway in the Wellington suburb of Newtown, after a "wet slurry" of asbestos was dislodged by waterblasters on a roof, and then blown onto nearby homes. The council and… Audio

A human rights lawyer wants compensation and an apology for two men, who he says suffered abuse amounting to torture when they were prisoners more than 40 years ago. Kate Green has more. Audio

Posties are being told they're no longer allowed to redirect mail to your PO Box, even if you've got the correct street address on your parcel. The new rules are causing headaches for businesses, with… Audio

A state-of-the-art German research ship is giving local scientists new insight into the ocean floor, scouting underwater volcanos and coral reefs around the motu. Environment reporter Kate Green… Audio

A thousand-hectare block of land containing precious wetland and native bush is up for sale in the Wellington suburb of Eastbourne, and the regional council is considering throwing its hat in the ring… Audio

A new survey shows there are thousands more critically endangered Archey's frogs than previously thought. Environment reporter Kate Green reports. Audio

The future of nearly a third of all DOC huts and tracks is in limbo, with the department facing a 30 percent shortfall in funding to maintain them. Environment reporter Kate Green spoke to Corin Dann.

New Zealand's version of Burning Man has come under fire after complaints of inappropriate behaviour, including public sex and masturbation, at times when children were present. Reporter Kate Green… Audio

Artificial intelligence is being used to boost conservation efforts, making the fight for total pest eradication both quicker and easier. New traps developed by local companies can distinguish between… Audio

A woman has described the horrific moment her New Zealand friend was set on fire, allegedly by her ex partner in Australia. The victim is now in an induced coma in hospital and has undergone multiple… Audio

Syrian New Zealanders are celebrating their country's freedom from afar. Kate Green watched on as the group expressed their delight. Audio

Student nurses say they're looking to Australia for jobs, after only half of this year's graduates found roles at the national health agency. The nurses' union says it's a stark contrast to two years… Audio

If you like to hop on the bus or train to get around, then the fares you pay could be about to skyrocket in price. Waka Kotahi NZTA has sent letters to local councils and transport authorities asking… Audio