Environment
'If everybody ate the average NZer's diet, we’d need another planet'
The New Zealand diet is particularly bad for the planet, due to the vast amount of land required to produce the food for it, says environmental campaigner and author George Monbiot. Audio
Pātea coolstores owners on notice to do more for safety
The owners of a derelict coolstores building on the banks of the Pātea River in Taranaki are being put on notice that it is structurally unsound and more must be done to keep people out of it. Video, Audio
Critter of the Week: The blue-eyed triplefin
This week's critter is the blue-eyed triplefin - a beautiful little fish with bright blue eyes and candy cane stripes on its body. Audio
Large project examines pasture farming system options
A large $26m project investigating pasture farming systems and regenerative practices has been launched at Massey University today.
How do we coexist with non-human species?
Can art increase awareness of our coexistence with non-human inhabitants - including fungi, plants and animals? A new exhibition at Wellington's City Art Gallery aims to do this. At Thresholds opens… Audio, Gallery
Ensuring zoo animal health and welfare
Being a registered Zoo or wildlife park in New Zealand doesn't automatically guarantee best practice for animal protection. Karen Fifield is the Chief Executive of Wellington Zoo and she was also… Audio
Great white sharks heading to holiday hotspot as record water heatwave continues
A team of top shark experts are launching a project to investigate an increase in great white sharks in Bay of Plenty waters.
Should we be rethinking our trans-Tasman travel habits?
As international travel climbs back to pre-pandemic levels, climate change experts are urging New Zealanders to rethink the way they fly and even axe trans-Tasman getaways.
Most C02 in atmosphere in nearly a million years
Last year saw the highest-ever recorded greenhouse gases, ocean heat and global sea level rises, a new report shows.
Living a life that leaves a smaller carbon footprint
Kate Hall's on a mission to help people find ways to live a life that's better for not just themselves, but the planet. She's founded a company, called Ethically Kate and written a book about… Audio
Earth warming emissions still growing
Despite decades of warnings that we're heading for climate disaster, our emissions are still growing.
The international State of the Climate Report for 2021 shows the world just broke several records… Audio
Robots being used to survey Ross Sea seafloor
New Zealand's Antarctic scientists are using underwater robots to survey the seafloor of the Ross Sea.
Through videos and specimens collected by the robots, they want to understand how climate change… Audio
Bringing back nature to Nelson
Alison Ballance visits the Brook Waimārama sanctuary, and discovers that the old saying "many hands make light work" is particularly true when it comes to community conservation. A relatively new… Audio
Bringing back nature to Nelson
Alison Ballance visits the Brook Waimārama sanctuary, and discovers that the old saying "many hands make light work" is particularly true when it comes to community conservation. A relatively new…
AudioOrangutan whisperer visiting Aotearoa
The founder of the Orangutan Project, Leif Cocks is heading to Auckland next week to raise awareness about the conservation of these amazing animals. He's been dubbed the Orangutan whisperer and talks… Audio
Cows, calves still suffering in muddy paddocks - SAFE
The animal welfare group has released a video weeks after industry groups asked the government to delay new winter grazing rules. Video
Swapping city life for the farm
Packing up their lives and becoming farmers was meant to be fresh start for New Zealand born writer and producer Nicola Harvey and husband Pat. But their move from young, burnt-out Sydney… Audio
Taranaki rivers in need of 90 percent E. Coli drop to meet 'swimmable' standard
The amount of E. Coli in Taranaki rivers will have to drop between 60 and 90 percent to achieve the government's "swimmability" targets, according to a new report.
Auckland Council to go ahead with third Hunua Ranges 1080 drop
Auckland Council has received approval to conduct its third aerial pest control operation in the Hunua Ranges.
E coli discovered in 21 private groundwater bores in Taranaki
Taranaki Regional Council is warning people using private bores for drinking water to make sure they are secure from surface runoff contamination and the water is adequately treated.
