Environment
Off grid and farming carbon
Former Wellington mayor Celia Wade-Brown lives in a tiny off-grid house and regenerates native forest on a former sheep and beef farm on the flanks of the Tararua mountain range. The carbon… Audio
Off grid and farming carbon
Former Wellington mayor Celia Wade-Brown lives in a tiny off-grid house and regenerates native forest on a former sheep and beef farm on the flanks of the Tararua mountain range. The carbon…
AudioLyttelton community acts to stop spread of huge sea worms
Local communities around Christchurch's port are calling for urgent action to slow the spread of huge sea worms.
In some cases, Mediterranean fanworms have grown to more than half a metre long.
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Another slip falls on main road to Stokes Valley
Another major slip in Lower Hutt has hit the main road to Stokes Valley, which has been partly closed due to the ongoing risk since a landslide last winter.
Critter of the Week The coral slime mould
This week's critter is a species of slime mould that looks like ghostly forest coral. The coral slime mould (Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa) is one of our most distinctive and abundant slime moulds. Audio
Mission to eradicate moth plants in Hawke's Bay
Moth plants are an absolute pest that strangles other trees and bushes, the plant was introduced in the late 1800s for decorative purposes. Robert Smith is on a mission to rid Hawkes Bay of the pest.
…Quakes strike north-east of Christchurch
Thousands of people felt the largest in a series of quakes near Christchurch.
Plans rejected for West Coast coal mine
The Environment Court has rejected plans for a new West Coast coal mine, at Te Kuha.
The proposed 150-hectare mine near Westport is home to numerous plants and animals at risk or threatened with… Audio
'A massive win': Court overturns decision to allow new coalmine
The Environment Court has overturned a decision to allow the development of a new coalmine at Te Kuha, behind Westport.
Beef and Lamb satisfied with National's agricultural policy
Beef and Lamb New Zealand says the National Party have found a balance between environmental and economic outcomes with its new agriculture policy.
National wants to cut red tape in the farming… Audio
Seeds of hope for seagrass meadows
Grab your gumboots! Alison Ballance squelches out into Nelson's mudflats with a team of Cawthron Institute researchers in search of cryptic seagrass flowers and their seeds. Collecting the seeds is… Audio
Seeds of hope for seagrass meadows
Grab your gumboots! Alison Ballance squelches out into Nelson's mudflats with a team of Cawthron Institute researchers in search of cryptic seagrass flowers and their seeds. Collecting the seeds is…
AudioNative Plants
It might be coming into winter but that doesn't mean it's time to stop thinking about your garden. And there's a growing demand for plants, shrubs and trees native to Aotearoa. But it's not always… Audio
National plans to restart live cattle exports, cut rural regulations
The National Party has made an election-year appeal to farmers - unveiling a laundry list of promises to "supercharge" the sector.
Among the proposals are a promise to slash red tape, restart live… Video, Audio
Seagrass meadows in Nelson’s Haven estuary
Nelson Haven is an eight-kilometre expanse of mudflats northeast of the Nelson township. At low tide, if you happen to don some gumboots and squelch your way out, you’ll find it's also home to an… Audio
DNA technology helps discover critical endangered fish
A previously unknown population of Clutha flatheads has been found in Central Otago thanks to DNA technology.
Animal welfare groups raise concerns over kids shooting feral cats for competition
A North Canterbury hunting competition that encouraged kids to shoot feral cats has removed the category from the event after "vile and inappropriate emails and messages".
Scientists urge 'holistic' approach to river flooding, back calls for ongoing funding
Scientists say flood protection works are absolutely needed in the short term, but the government needs to consider funding a more modern, holistic approach to river management into the future.
Dolphin found dead on Auckland beach died of parasite spread by cats
DOC is still waiting for results to confirm what species of dolphin was found dead on the Āwhitu Peninsula last month.
Canterbury competition targets feral cats, but SAFE not happy
A North Canterbury hunting competition is encouraging kids to shoot feral cats - and whoever bags the most between now and the end of June - wins a $250 prize.
The SPCA is investigating the death of… Audio
