Environment
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.
Piggery accused of discharging effluent into stream
The piggery near Te Aroha was investigated into the discharge of effluent into a stream.
Genesis announces plans for three new solar energy farms
Genesis Energy is partnering with one of Australia's largest solar developers, FRV Australia, in a multi-million dollar investment for three new solar farms.
DOC bears brunt of probe into alleged kiwi mishandling
An investigation into a Hawke's Bay sanctuary has instead come down hard on the government department.
Lawson cypress trees planted in 1800s felled despite protests
Southland protesters who chained themselves to historic trees say they are disappointed they could not save them from the chopping block.
Tropical storm Hilary makes landfall in Mexico, moving
A major tropical storm has brought strong winds and heavy rain to Mexico's Baja California region, and is now barrelling towards the southwest of the United States. Forecasters are warning the storm… Audio
Rhys Buckingham and the bird that doesn't want to be found
For over 40 years, Rhys Buckingham has been in search of the bird that doesn't want to be found. The orange-wattled South Island kokako, also dubbed the 'grey ghost' is assumed to be extinct by the… Audio
Hawke's Bay conservation group down but not out after Cyclone
A Hawke's Bay conservation group is down, but not out, after Cyclone Gabrielle flooded its Esk Valley planting sites.
Despite a layer of silt nearly two metres deep in places, hardy three-year old… Audio
Wētā making a comeback
For 180 million years giant wētā stalked the treetops of Aotearoa, and then - almost in an instant - they were gone, clinging to survival only on one island in the Hauraki Gulf.
But now, thanks to a… Audio
'There's just something about penguins' - Stranded NZ tawaki returns home
After washing ashore in Portland, Victoria, starved and thousands of kilometres from its New Zealand home, a Tawaki penguin has been nursed back to health and released into the ocean. Video
The Week in Detail: Postnatal depression, football fever and fish farming
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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The Week in Detail: Postnatal depression, football fever and fish farming
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioActivists call on political parties to commit to protecting tree coverage
Environmental advocates hope that a tree protection law will ensure the country's canopy recovers.
Parihaka hopeful drillers will be kept off historical lands
Parihaka trustees are optimistic no drilling for oil and gas will be allowed on the pā's historical land, despite silence from the Minister of Energy and Resources.
'It's like washing your dinner plates over your fish tank'
Kiwis are being urged to think twice about what's going down their drains ahead of the summer swimming season.
'There's never a cheaper time to retreat than straight after a disaster'
Rivers have been given room to flood safely in the Netherlands for two decades, mitigating against flooding during severe weather events. Forest and Bird freshwater advocate Tom Kay is touring the… Audio
Will thousands of spring migratory birds bring a deadly bird flu with them?
A highly pathogenic bird flu is currently sweeping the world - and New Zealand could be better prepared for its potential arrival.
Mixed feedback on proposal to recognise significant marine sites in Marlborough
It is hoped a plan to protect another 64 "ecologically significant" parts of the Marlborough Sounds will reverse damage.
Plan for energy suppliers to be more upfront on carbon footprint, reliability of supply
The Commerce Commission is proposing energy lines companies provide greater transparency about their decarbonisation efforts and lines management.
