Environment
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
Ngapuhi needs a helping had with Lake Omapere clean up!
Ngapuhi is calling for a joint efforts to clean up Northland's biggest lake, Lake Omapere. Te Runanga-A-Iwi-O-Ngapuhi chairperson Wane Wharerau talks to Jesse about the scale of the problem and the… Audio
'It could have been a lot worse': Father's warning after girl trapped under log at beach
The father of a 10-year-old girl in hospital after being crushed by a massive log at a Gisborne beach is warning other parents to be on the lookout for the dangers posed by woody debris. Audio
Measures to improve depleted Auckland Hauraki Gulf mussel beds
A collaborative conservation project to rewild the Hauraki Gulf with green lipped mussels/kutai is underway. The joint initiative between Kelly Tarlton's Marine Wildlife Trust, the University of… Audio, Gallery
Auckland's carbon footprint ahead of the national average
A new report shows Auckland's household carbon footprint is about 15 percent higher than the national average.
But, with food and transport among the largest drivers of emissions from households… Audio
Protesters blocking roads could face 14 years jail, police warn
Disruptive protests blocking traffic are dangerous for drivers and protesters and anyone taking part could face up to 14 years in jail, police say.
Aucklanders' carbon impact worse than rest of NZ
Aucklanders' carbon impact is 15 percent higher than average households across the country, according to a report released on Monday.
Edible coffee cups - single-use packaging without the guilt
The Auckland family business twiice has international ambitions for their leak-proof biscuit-based coffee cups. Audio
If we can't save Antarctica, we can't save ourselves
Australian marine biologist Nerida Wilson has four species named after her including a bright green sea slug. She was part of a team that discovered a new species of sea dragon, the ruby seadragon… Audio
Kaikoura's recreational paua fishery reopens with lower limits
Fisheries officers have spent the weekend monitoring Kaikoura's recreational paua fishery as the season reopens. It's just the second season since the 2016 earthquake which devastated the fishery. The… Audio
Half of country's lakes in poor health - Study
New Zealand scientists say almost half of the country's lakes are in poor health, but it's not too late to fix them.
Critter of the Week: 'The Dentures of the Sea'
This week's critter was dubbed 'the dentures of the sea' by the NIWA scientists who discovered it lurking on the ocean floor off the Bay of Islands back in 2009. It might look like your grandma's… Audio
Health will suffer with increasingly severe storms - experts
Climate and health experts warn storms like Cyclone Gabrielle will have increasingly devastating public health consequences as the world warms.
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Climate change creating major health problems, doctors say
Climate change isn't just harming the health of the planet, its also harming the health of people living on it.
That warning comes in an editorial published in the New Zealand Medical Journal… Audio
