Environment
Valuing nature discovered in new research
People with conservative political views can care as much about the environment as leftwing climate-change activists, according to new Australian research. This new insight into the different ways… Audio
Former mayor fined $15,000 over pollution caused by fires
A former Whangārei mayor and deputy chairman of the Northland Regional Council has been convicted and fined for two air pollution breaches.
Patagonia: Billionaire boss of fashion retailer gives company away
The billionaire founder of the outdoor fashion retailer Patagonia says he has given away his company to a charitable trust.
Rate of sea-level rise doubles in the past 60 years - Stats NZ
The rate of sea-level rise around Aotearoa New Zealand has doubled in recent decades compared with the first half of last century, Stats NZ says.
'Potentially a billion dollars' to clean up Tiwai Point
An environment watchdog is promising a tighter rein on consents around ongoing pollution from the country's only aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point, as they say costs for the clean up may hit $1…
Magnificent mountains through an adventurer's lens
Wanaka-based mountain guide Gavin Lang has not only climbed some of New Zealand's highest mountains and remotest peaks, but as an adventure photographer he's captured their beauty too. His book… Audio, Gallery
Significant contamination caused by Tiwai Point smelter
A new assessment on the impact of the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter shows a significant amount of contamination, including fluoride, hydrocarbons, aluminium, and heavy metals, Southland Regional…
EU to propose crisis measures to curb energy price spike
The European Union is set to unveil plans to skim off windfall profits from energy companies and impose cuts in electricity usage across the bloc, in a package designed to shield citizens and…
Our Changing World – Getting the best from bark
In a future that is free of fossil fuels, where will we source all the products that we get from the petroleum industry? Scientists at the forest research institute Scion think that trees might… Audio
Planned wind farm able to generate power for 120,000 households
Mercury is building a wind farm at Kaiwera Downs south of Gore for $115 million.
The fossil treasures of Foulden Maar
Foulden Maar in Otago is a paleontological site of international importance, offering a window into our past through long-dead fish, flowers and insects. It's also a site of interest for a commercial… Audio
Auckland Council's trial recycling scheme targets large plastic items
Inorganic collections may slowly be on the way out as the council launches a new plastic recycling scheme.
Exhibition raising awareness of our threatened indigenous species
From rare birds to ancient lizards and everything in between, Aotearoa has the highest rate of threatened indigenous species in the world. Predator Free 2050 exhibition Curator Val Cuthbert talks to… Audio
Are airline offsetting schemes all they're cracked up to be?
Most airlines now offer passengers the option to offset their share of the flight's carbon emissions with carbon credits. Air New Zealand's scheme is called "Fly Neutral". A one way trip between… Audio
Nelson slips still getting mapped
Geotechnical engineers are still mapping hundreds of slips in Nelson as they try to get people safely back into their homes.
Recent rain triggered the landslides and around 50 properties were… Audio
Three Waters shake-up could still see water privately managed
The country's water services could be privately managed under the Three Waters shake-up despite the Government's commitment against privatisation.
The reforms would allow services to be contracted… Audio
New catch limits proposed for recreational fishers in Fiordland
Recreational fishers in Fiordland are being encouraged to fish for a feed, not the freezer under proposed rule changes.
Fiordland fishers told to fish to feed, not to freeze
Recreational fishers in Fiordland are being encouraged to fish for a feed, rather than stocking their freezers, as part of proposed rule changes. Fisheries New Zealand is consulting on proposed… Audio
Air pollution cancer breakthrough will rewrite the rules
Researchers say they have cracked how air pollution leads to cancer, in a discovery that completely transforms our understanding of how tumours arise.
'Auckland city, oh what a pity' – architect Julie Stout on what might it might become instead
Julie Stout describes how Auckland could connect in the future to the wairua and cultures that make up Tamaki Makaurau. One of the highlights of Auckland University's Raising the Bar 2022. Audio
