Environment
Christchurch hosts country's biggest-ever water summit
More than 18-hundred water and infrastructure experts are gathering in Christchurch for the country's biggest-ever water summit. Water New Zealand Chief Executive Gillian Blythe spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Kārearea NZ falcon crowned 2025 Bird of the Year
The kārearea New Zealand falcon has taken out the top spot in the 20th anniversary Bird of the Year competition. Audio
Bird of the Year 2025 nears take-off
Part beauty pageant, part political campaign. This year's Bird of the Year winner is soon to be crowned.
Control efforts underway, as invasive weed threatens Otago lakes
Divers have started hand-weeding and monitoring lakes in the South Island.
The terrifying truth about turtles
Turtles have a relaxed reputation, but in reality they're quick-moving and aggressive, and are wreaking havoc on our native wildlife
Turtles, the pet turned pest
Turtles have a relaxed reputation, but in reality they're quick-moving and aggressive, and are wreaking havoc on our native wildlife. Audio
Could Molesworth Station become a not-for-profit farm?
The idea was put forward by Jim Ward, the farm's former manager of 24 years, before he resigned abruptly in July.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025
In today's episode, the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. A former minister says bold action is needed to… Audio
NZ company at cutting edge of agri-tech
Ruminant BioTech's Commercial Director George Reeves spoke to Jesse. Audio
Making the outdoors accessible for everyone
Getting into the outdoors is one of the best things we can do for our bodies and minds. But for many people, there are hurdles such as the fear of being alone, not knowing where to start, or simply… Audio
'Whole ecosystem destroyed': Residents 'horrified' as trees cut down
Axes and chainsaws have dashed residents' hopes a patch of beloved native trees at a housing complex could be saved.
Topping up Wellington's beaches
Over 20 years ago a major construction project was launched in Wellington to enhance the most popular local beaches. It involved the transport of more than 16,000 cubic metres of sand from Golden Bay… Audio
Cars banned from scenic beach
The initial proposal caused a backlash, particularly among surfers who had been riding the prized surf break for decades. Audio
New portal lets Aucklanders assess beach conditions
Aucklanders can now check out conditions at the beach before they even leave the house thanks to a new online tool. Audio
Heavy rain causes another sewage spill in Mahurangi Harbour
Oyster farmers north of Auckland are devastated after rain caused another sewage spill, preventing them from working. Mahurangi Oyster Association chairperson Lynette Dunn spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Stories from Our Changing World
Ellen Rykers finds out what data a satellite uncovered about methane emissions, before it was lost in space. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 24 September 2025
In today's episode, the coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns, the rate salaries in New… Audio
DOC trials paid parking at Aoraki-Mount Cook
Visitors will have to pay $5 per hour to park at White Horse Hill car park as part of a seven-month trial.
Almost one in four Canterbury swim spots unsafe, report shows
A new regional council report finds nearly a quarter of monitored rivers, lakes and bays pose health risks from faecal bacteria or toxic algae.
'It was fantastic': Outward Bound introduces 60-plus course
It's the first time the not-for-profit has run an eight-day course for people aged 60 and over.
