Environment
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.
Council's wasp-management move raises a stink
A Rotorua woman was left 'disgusted' after walking more than 5km with her dog's poo after the council removed its bins from a popular lake.
Myrtle rust found in largest Pōhutakawa forest
Myrtle rust has been found in the country's largest Pōhutakawa forest for the first time.
Researchers have discovered the disease on Rangitoto Island, alongside high rates of infection in pōhutakawa… Audio
The Noises Islands: Part 2
This week, Claire Concannon returns to the Noises Islands in the Hauraki Gulf. While conservation action on the islands has led to thriving terrestrial ecosystems, under the water, it's a very… Audio
The Noises Islands: Part 2
This week, Claire Concannon returns to the Noises Islands in the Hauraki Gulf. While conservation action on the islands has led to thriving terrestrial ecosystems, under the water, it's a very…
AudioMarine protection for the Noises Islands
Claire Concannon visits the Noises Islands in the Hauraki Gulf, where conservation efforts on land have created a haven for native wildlife. Under the water, however, it's a very different story. Can… Audio
Hari Hari floods: Council to add rain monitoring for South Westland river
The West Coast Regional Council intends to add automatic rain monitoring equipment on the Wanganui River near Hari Hari after a series of damaging floods.
New Zealand should lead the way in addressing climate change
New Zealand should be showing larger more powerful countries how to address climate change by leading the way. That's the view of Dr Kevin Trenberth a distinguished scholar from the National Centre of… Audio
Authorities accused over cancers around agrichemicals plant at Paritūtū
A new research paper suggests a long-standing campaign to suppress evidence about the health impacts of dioxin emissions from the production of the herbicide 2,4,5-T in New Plymouth during the 1960s.
'To be a good steward': Residents reflect on leaving a good legacy for future generations
A summit is being held in Nelson this week to help people consider how to be good ancestors, in the face of increasing challenges.
New climate change report a 'survival guide for humanity' - UN
"There is much to win by trying" to take action on climate change.
A major new international climate report is being called a "survival guide for humanity" by the UN chief. It is something of a mic… Audio
Latest IPCC report gives humanity warning to act swiftly
Humanity has been given a final warning to act swiftly on climate change in the latest IPCC report.
The world's leading climate scienctists have released the final report until 2030.
It says this… Audio
The Panel with Ed Amon and Nalini Baruch (Part Two)
Wallace and panellists Ed Amon and Nalini Baruch talk to Gisborne farmer and Federated Farmers Meat & Wool chairperson Toby Williams on the mammoth challenge faced by cyclone affected farmers, who… Audio
Fatberg culprits not so super: Costumes, nappies, oil clogging wastewater system
In recent weeks, pump stations have been getting blocked up by wet wipes and similar items, says Carterton District Council.
