Environment
Fishing protest convoy crosses Auckland's Harbour Bridge
The One Ocean protest drove across Auckland on Saturday morning.
Shane Jones says 'it's a bit late' as recreational fishers oppose Hauraki reforms
But Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says their leaders signed up to the policy, "so it's a bit late for them to cry now".
Why you may pay more for parking on your summer holiday
Explainer - Whether you're a local or a tourist, you'll need to pay for parking at three top visitor destinations starting next month.
Taranaki environmental and conservation work recognised
Young trappers helping preserve biodiversity, a charity diverting waste from landfill and farmers leading the way with freshwater mahi are among the winners of the regional council's Environmental…
Government quietly rejects more ambitious climate targets
The government has quietly rejected advice to set a much more ambitious long-term target for New Zealand's carbon emissions. The Climate Change Commission wanted the country to aim for net-negative… Audio
Marlin and reef fish at risk of being commercialised
"Keep marlin and reef fish off the menu," That's the message from recreational fishers as the government plans to let commercial fishing companies keep and sell bycatch, that right now can't be used… Audio
'Going backwards': Concern mounts over wilding pine threat
Environment Southland acting CEO Rob Phillips said about $25 million was needed to tackle the issue, on top of the "ballpark" $20 million already spent.
Gareth Morgan happy to see feral cat 'crime family' added to official hit list
Not a fan of letting cats wander where they please, he is thrilled the government has stopped "pussyfooting" around the issue. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 21 November 2025
Feral cats will join stoats, ferrets, weasels and rats and possums on the list of species targeted for eradication; The prime minister is insisting all is well in the coalition as it approaches its… Audio
Feral cats added to Predator Free 2050 policy list
Feral cats will join stoats, ferrets, weasels and rats and possums on the list of species targeted for eradication. Gareth Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ politicians react to failure of Australia-Pacific COP bid
Australia and Pacific nations jointly bid to host the 2026 summit in Adelaide, but have been in a months-long stand-off with a rival bid from Türkiye.
Over four million tyres collected in first year of recycle scheme
The equivalent of more than four and half million rubber car tyres have been collected in the first year of a recycle scheme. Tyrewise is governed by a charitable trust and funded by the fee that is… Audio
Why this is the year of the kākāpō
Kākāpō numbers are recovering at such a rate that we are running out of pest-free islands to put them on.
Auckland wetland retoration project wins international award
New Zealand may have lost over 90% of its wetlands, but the work of a small West Auckland restoration group has been recognised. Audio
Accusations of 'green washing' after former Dow chemicals plant given clean bill of health
Soil tests done as part of a remediation project at the controversial former plant in Paritūtū, New Plymouth have found "no evidence of contamination".
Brazil pushes negotiators for early climate deal at COP30 summit
The host country is hoping to buck the trend that has seen recent climate summits run well past their deadline on seeking an agreement.
The year of the kakapo
Kakapo numbers are recovering at such a rate that we are running out of pest-free islands to put them on. Audio
Survey finds 60% of coral at Australia's Ningaloo Reef has turned to stone
Of the 1600 corals counted in March, only 600 were still alive come late October.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 November
Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says recent changes to the Zero Carbon Act and emissions… Audio
New Zealand slumps again in climate change league table
"Backsliding" on climate policies means New Zealand is now ranked as "low-performing" in a major international index. Audio
