Environment
'A major hazard': Opponents vow to challenge plans for waste-to-energy plant
A waste minimisation organisation says the proposal to build a waste-to-energy plant in Waikato will face fierce opposition.
Hauraki Gulf: Govt proposes ban on bottom trawling for most of marine park
Bottom trawling would be banned in most of the Hauraki Gulf under proposals put forward by the Labour government. Audio
'Takahē cruising around': Two more birds released at Zealandia
A new pair of takahē have been released into Wellington's predator free bird sanctuary. Audio
Government seeks feedback on Hauraki Gulf bottom trawling ban
The Government is asking for feedback on a new plan to ban bottom trawling in up to 89 percent of the Hauraki Gulf.
From Wednesday, the public will be able to respond to different options for trawl… Audio
Toxic mining waste found near Gore is 'low risk' - council
Historic toxic aluminium dross waste found at a coal mine near Gore is "low risk", but a possible second site is also being investigated, Southland's regional council says.
The Week in Detail: Sex ed, wildfires, and migrant exploitation
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Sex ed, wildfires, and migrant exploitation
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioCyclone-downed trees turned into firewood for needy families
Hundreds of thousands of Northland's Cyclone Gabrielle-downed trees are in for the chop in a unique $6.5 million resilience project.
David Scheel: the mysteries of octopuses
The octopus is a highly intelligent and deeply mysterious creature. It changes colour as quickly as it can move, and it thinks with its tentacles. Marine biologist David Scheel has had a life-long… Audio
Tuvalu concerned over success in Japan's plan
Tuvalu concerned over success in Japan's plan. Audio
One-eyed conservation dog takes out top spot at canine awards
He's a heading dog that actually heads the pack. Crowned Top Dog with a job in this year competition for canines, Wink, who hails from Invercargill, only has one eye and works as a conservation dog… Video, Audio
Critter of the Week: The Manaia Pygmy pipehorse
The Manaia pygmy pipehorse, Cylix tupareomanaia, is a tiny candy cane critter unique to the coastal waters of Te Tai Tokerau Northland. Audio
Thousands of penguins die in Antarctic ice breakup
![[Weddell Sea, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica] A nursery group of Emperor penguin chicks, huddled together, looking around. A breeding colony. (Photo by David Schultz / Mint Images / Mint Images via AFP)](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--WH-ydhV6--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1692902178/4L3QHNK_074_8072_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
A catastrophic die-off of emperor penguin chicks has been observed in the Antarctic, with up to 10,000 young birds estimated to have been killed.
Is New Zealand prepared for a potential bird flu infection?
A highly contagious and deadly bird flu is currently sweeping the world - so does New Zealand need to be better prepared for its potential arrival? While New Zealand is seen as being at a low risk of… Audio
Two kiwi killed at Kaitake in Te Papakura o Taranaki
The trapping of predators and monitoring of kiwi in Te Papakura o Taranaki are being intensified following the death of two birds in recent weeks.
Could take years to shut down polluting piggery - council
While the "volume and frequency" of the discharge has decreased, effluent is still leaving the Waikato farm.
Salvaging cyclone damaged crops in Hawke's Bay
With crops in different conditions across the East Coast, the ongoing challenge is how to salvage what may be left and planning for next season. Grower Hugh Findlay speaks to Jesse. Audio
Expert 'disappointed' by decision to release nuclear wastewater
A Hawaii-based marine conservation expert is "disappointed" by Japan's decision to release treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
The country is going to release one-million-tonnes of… Audio
Search for missing kiwi gets nationwide response
Whakatāne Kiwi Trust is extremely grateful for the enthusiastic, nationwide response it has had in its search for lost kiwi, Tuati.
Auckland Transport gets moving on low emission ferry programme
Auckland Transport hopes its new electric fleet will bring a sea change for ferry commuters.
