Environment
Shane Jones on Fast Track Approval bill
Environmentalists are shocked and worried that conservation estates could be home to new mines under the Fast Track Approval bill.
The legislation, which passed its first reading on Thursday, will… Audio
The university launching space students
Auckland University's new space centre will soon take control of a satellite that detects the world's worst methane emitters. Audio
The university launching space students
Auckland University's new space centre will soon take control of a satellite that detects the world's worst methane emitters.
AudioA forager's guide to mushroom season
With the arrival of March, the nights are getting colder and the mornings are getting rainier: the perfect breeding ground for mushrooms. Audio
DOC boss' blunt assessment of funding situation
Penny Nelson says every year they're having to do more with less - "the department is not currently financially sustainable".
'Red tape and green tape have held us back too long' - Chris Bishop
The Infrastructure Minister is not ruling out new mines being approved on DOC estates. Audio
Environmentalists slam new consent regime 'anti-nature' and "anti-democratic"
Environmentalists are crying foul over the government's new consenting regime arguing it's "anti-nature" and "anti-democratic". The coalition is introducing a revamped consenting scheme that gives a… Audio
Why there's a plea to look after urban soil
A new report highlights its key role in natural drainage and for green spaces in cities.
Northland solar farm now the largest solar installation in NZ
A new solar farm is up and running in Kaitaia, and it's pinched the crown as New Zealand's largest solar installation to date. Lodestone Energy managing director Gary Holden speaks to Jesse. Audio
Kina-nomics - The kina are taking over, what can we do?
Kina numbers are exploding on some of our reefs, decimating seaweed habitats. Could this problem be solved by eating them? Kate Evans investigates the potential of kina-nomics. Audio
Kina-nomics - The kina are taking over, what can we do?
Kina numbers are exploding on some of our reefs, decimating seaweed habitats. Could this problem be solved by eating them? Kate Evans investigates the potential of kina-nomics.
AudioSome Aucklanders unhappy at council's cost-cutting rubbish bin removal
Auckland Council has removed nearly 1500 rubbish bins across the city in a cost-saving measure which has left some locals fuming.
Our Changing World: Fixing kina barrens
Kina numbers are exploding on some of our reefs, decimating seaweed habitats. Could this problem be solved by eating them? Kate Evans investigates the potential of kina-nomics. Audio
The future of food - a Silicon Valley perspective
What does the future of food look like? What will we be eating in the future? Quinault Childs is research director in the Food Futures Lab at the Silicon Valley based Institute for the Future. His… Audio
Oversized delivery boxes, single-use plastics face European ban
The European Union has reached a provisional deal to cut packaging waste and ban single-use plastics, albeit with exemptions for certain sectors.
Why you should consider becoming a park manager
New Zealand has a "critical" shortage of park managers, according to the Park Leaders Forum. Park managers typically work for a city, regional or district council and manage a portfolio of land and… Audio
Bluecliffs erosion state of emergency extended another week
The mayor said the extension would allow more time to work on opening the river bar to change the flow away from homes.
Redwoods to get the chop at Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā
The trees are decaying due to damage from kākā, which have returned to the capital in high numbers.
The first city in NZ to have a 100% electric bus fleet
The city's streets have become busier, but quieter, as 42 new electric buses roll out on new routes.
Experts detect growing numbers affected by climate anxiety
For a small portion of the population it causes a level of worry so severe that it interferes with everyday life.
