Environment
Cyclone highlights need for Gisborne river management plan
A Gisborne farmer upset over the district council's lack of care for a frequently-flooded river is calling for action in the wake of devastation from Cyclone Gabrielle.
Fish of the Year competition organiser lobbies for smaller species
The Oceanic Manta Ray is the frontrunner on the final day of voting for New Zealand's fish of the year, Te Ika o Te Tau. Audio
'Utterly unacceptable': Luxon wants red tape cut to 'electrify economy'
The National Party says its new renewable energy policy will double the amount of electricity produced from solar, wind and geothermal plants. Audio
'A really damning report' - Latest data shows dozens of Aotearoa species at risk
New figures from Stats New Zealand have found that many native species from birds to reptiles are facing extinction. Audio
Council works towards new sea level rise modelling 'community can trust'
Marlborough's council is working towards new modelling of sea level rise that will work in with previous climate change work.
Vanuatu's UN motion passed, world's top court to weigh in on climate
The International Court of Justice will now advise on countries' legal obligations to fight climate change, which Vanuatu's leader Ishmael Kalsakau called "a win for climate justice of epic…
Foul smell has Auckland Council looking for leak fix as Western Springs Lake drops
Aucklanders are creating a stink over the foul odour coming from Western Springs Lake where the weir has sprung a leak. Audio
Cost of living number one issue for New Zealanders - survey
Households struggling with the cost of living are ignoring concerns and actions about the environment and sustainability, according to a new survey.
Ocean currents that help base of the food chain set to weaken
A new study shows deep ocean currents around Antarctica that circulate nutrients which are the base of the food chain, are set to significantly weaken.
The Australian research published in the… Audio
What will happen to alpine plants in a warming world?
As mountains get warmer with our changing climate, what will happen to the iconic alpine plants that live at high altitude? Claire Concannon visits the moonscape slopes of Mt Ruapehu with a team of… Audio
What will happen to alpine plants in a warming world?
As mountains get warmer with our changing climate, what will happen to the iconic alpine plants that live at high altitude? Claire Concannon visits the moonscape slopes of Mt Ruapehu with a team of…
AudioPure NZ? Yeah right - litter pollution increasing across the country
It turns out 'Tidy Kiwi' are actually increasingly untidy. The country's latest litter audit shows Aotearoa's rubbish problem is gettting worse with the total number of items, volume and weight of of… Video, Audio
Businesses told to plan for nature-based risks
Business directors are being warned to take stock of their company's environmental risks to keep up with changing consumer behaviour.
Our Changing World - Warming mountains
What will happen to our iconic alpine plants in a warmer and wetter world? Claire Concannon visits Mt Ruapehu with a research team investigating the future for mountain flora. Audio
New nationwide recycling and food scraps strategy unveiled
Environment Minister David Parker says it represents a new era for New Zealand's waste system.
New coastal hazard data spurs West Coast plan change
A plan change is already being signalled for the proposed Te Tai o Poutini Plan.
Napier cordon removal pushed back due to challenges keeping road clear
Napier City Council says a hard cordon around part of Napier won't be lifted today as planned.
Europe set to ban new CO2-emitting cars from 2035
The new law was almost derailed by German opposition - but a deal has been struck.
Predicting natural power to protect New Zealand
New Zealand has a relatively high number of geothermal areas that can be used to generate energy. Post-doctoral fellow Dr Alberto Ardid explains to Jesse their research on making sure they are safe… Audio
Assessing Labour's record on climate action
Labour came to power promising to take climate change seriously - has it done that? Audio
