Environment
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
Assessing Labour's record on climate action
Labour came to power promising to take climate change seriously - has it done that?
AudioDunedin postpones plans for new groyne at St Clair Beach
The council has voted to park any immediate plans for reinstalling a groyne at St Clair Beach.
Moves underway to ensure koi carp don't reach Waitomo Caves
NIWA scientists had to resort to some old-fashioned tools to help deal with the arrival of unwanted koi carp.
Work underway to keep koi carp out of Waitomo Caves
NIWA scientists had to resort to some old-fashioned tools to help prevent unwanted koi carp from reaching Waitomo Caves.
There has been concern koi carp might get into the caves and threaten… Audio
Managed retreat: How the rest of the world handles it
International experts in managed retreat say the owners of the worst damaged properties in recent extreme storms must get a seat at the decision-making table about possible red zones.
1080 drops planned for Mt Messenger for pest control
Mt Messenger bypass contractors are planning a series of 1080 drops as they forge ahead with the project's pest control programme.
Mississippi tornado and storms kill at least 25 - state officials
At least 25 people have been killed and dozens injured after a tornado and strong thunderstorms ripped across Mississippi, leaving hundreds without shelter, state officials say.
