Environment
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.
'It's just brilliant': Music and kayaking ease load of those on gorse slashing mission
GorseBusters 3 has everything- it's a slasher story, a nature love story and a human heroes story.
Kiwis urged to show some love to native butterflies
The Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust is concerned most people do not know about the country's native butterflies.
Lost species, missing seaweed, dead eels: 40 years on the Taranaki coast
A Parihaka kaumātua who patrols the Taranaki coast says it will take years to recover devastated marine ecosystems.
'Spikey' the urine detector fascinates Taranaki students
A group of Taranaki students have been getting up close and personal with a piece of technology that detects urine patches on farm pasture - and sprays it with nitrogen inhibitor.
Fire vs ice: volcanologist Graham Leonard on Tongariro
Ruapehu, the largest active volcano in Aotearoa, and its neighbour Tongariro, are iconic mountains in the central North Island. They don't look like most other New Zealand volcanoes though - their… Audio
Electric Cars
Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus an explainer going a little bit more in depth. This week - What is an electric car and why are they increasingly popular? Audio
Critter of the Week: The black spined weevil
This week's critter is the insect world's answer to punk - the black spined weevil, Scolopterus penicillatus, has a natural shiny leather jacket and four impressive spikes on its back. Audio
Microplastics detected in every sponge sample from three Wellington bays
Researchers collecting sponges on the coasts of Wellington have found microplastics in every sample, and it could have implications for our seafood.
Scores of confused birds crash in Kaikōura, lighting blamed
Volunteers have been busy tendering to injured birds after 100 young Hutton's shearwaters crash-landed in the town on Wednesday evening.
Dioxin research: Ministry 'owes community the dignity of response', mayor says
New research into historical dioxin emissions at a Paritūtū chemical plant in New Plymouth will be very concerning to some residents of the city, says Mayor Neil Holdom.
Healthy ocean at heart of new partnership exploring blue economy opportunities
A Nelson-based organisation that aims to grow Aotearoa's blue economy has received government funding to get it off the ground.
Dead dolphin found on Āwhitu Peninsula
The body of a Māui or Hector's dolphin has been found washed up on an Auckland beach.
Thousands of eels stuck on farmland after flooding
A Selwyn district resident says thousands of stranded eels are covering his property and the local councils have done nothing to stop it from happening.
No health officials present at community meeting over contamination
A report on Napier's contaminated Awatoto industrial area showed hazards including human waste, animal waste, blood, offal, bone, trade waste, motor and hydraulic oil, sulphuric acid, insecticides -…
Business supporting Maori landowners to plant more natives
Tāmata Hauhā is a business with a unique strategy for replanting native forestry and supporting Maori landowners. Tāmata Hauhā's chief executive Blair Jamieson talks to Jesse. Audio
'Vampiric overconsumption' draining the world's water - UN
The United Nations is exhorting governments to better manage one of humanity's shared resources.
