Environment
Australian mining company reapplies for consent to start open-cast mine
TiGa contends it will earn the West Coast millions but have only a light environmental impact.
Aucklanders told to 'have a plan' as more wet weather approaches
Weather alerts have been issued for the upper North Island as a tropical system bears down on the country.
Critter of the Week
Ongaonga (Urtica ferox) is arguably the most notorious plant in Aotearoa. The large woody shrub has pale green leaves bristling with syringe-like hairs filled with toxin - just brushing against a few… Audio
Ethique founder on mentoring other social entrepreneurs
Brianne West founded the plastic-free beauty bar business Ethique 11 years ago while she was studying chemistry at university. It's now a $100 million business, exporting shampoo bars and soaps to… Audio
Carbon neutral 2050: 'Imperative we get on with it' to prevent cost blowouts, scientist says
It will be more costly for New Zealand to try and become carbon neutral in the future if it does not pick up the pace now, one of the climate change commissioners warns. Audio
Climate Commissioner: 'current pathway will not get us there'
The government needs to take more urgent and bold actions on climate change, or risk missing its own emissions targets for 2026 to 2030 according to the Climate Change Commission. The Commission says… Audio
We can't plant our way out of trouble, Climate Change Commission says
The Climate Change Commission is warning decision makers that we can't plant our way out of trouble.
It's released draft recommendations to the Government for the next Emissions Reduction Plan, and… Audio
Blooming cyclones
Tropical cyclones can cause rampant destruction, but sometimes, these wild weather systems can seed life at sea too. This week we meet a storm-chasing researcher in search of phytoplankton blooms like… Audio
Blooming cyclones
Tropical cyclones can cause rampant destruction, but sometimes, these wild weather systems can seed life at sea too. This week we meet a storm-chasing researcher in search of phytoplankton blooms like…
AudioGovt moving too slow on climate action - commission report
The Climate Change Commission says current government policies do not go hard or fast enough on cutting damaging gases.
That's one of the messages from the Commission which today released its draft… Video, Audio
Our Changing World – Cyclones and phytoplankton blooms
We know – all too well now – that tropical cyclones can cause huge amounts of destruction in the South Pacific. But might they also be a source of marine life? Audio
Stories from Our Changing World
Coming up on Our Changing World - We know that tropical cyclones can bring a lot of destruction across the Pacific, but some also contribute nutrients and life. Claire Concannon finds out more. Audio
New modelling of West Coast coastal inundation has immediate implications
The latest information had not arrived before the proposed plan was publicly notified.
Ensuring vulnerable cyclone affected residents get legal help
Community Law is providing free legal help to those with cyclone-related issues. Sue Moroney is the CEO of Community Law, she talks to Jesse about what help can be offered. Audio
Largest planting of Kauri in Aotearoa for decades
On Monday we spoke to retiring indigenous forestry researcher, Greg Steward who mentioned a huge kauri planting project just outside of Dunedin. About 20 thousand trees will be planted across 20… Audio
Thousands of state houses on flood prone land, and more going up
A sizeable chunk of state housing is on flood prone land, with more builds being put on land expected to flood in the future.
Calls to report 'worst weed in the world' as it spreads in regions
AgResearch is teaming up with regional councils and Rural Contractors New Zealand to collate information on alligator weed in a bid to better understand its spread.
Calls to report 'worst weed in the world' as it spreads in regions
AgResearch is teaming up with regional councils and Rural Contractors New Zealand to collate information on alligator weed in a bid to better understand its spread.
No wetsuit, no stopping: Man's epic 100km swim to help save Hauraki Gulf
A swimmer who prefers the wide open waters of the sea to the narrow confines of the pool is about to take on his greatest challenge yet.
Chalky Island stoat caught after eight-month campaign
But there are fears another one might be threatening wildlife on a nearby island.
