Environment
Our Changing World – Studying spider mating systems
Claire Concannon joins researchers from the University of Waikato to learn about the spiders they are studying, and about just how weird spider reproduction can get. Audio
Council assured dump poses little risk to Greymouth water
The Grey District Council has been assured the proximity of a dump, taking asbestos and toxic material to the Greymouth water treatment plant, poses little risk.
Council told remediation of chemical plant site will take years
Iwi are insisting they be involved every step of the way in the clean-up of a controversial chemical plant in New Plymouth.
Horowhenua council facing three costly options over waste
Fresh from an official reprimand for loose spending over the town dump, Horowhenua faces a tight call on what to do next with its waste.
Pests at iconic West Coast lake targeted
Project Early Bird is a collaboration between Glacier Valley Eco Tours and the Department of Conservation, and launched in 2018 to remove predators from Lake Matheson near Fox Glacier.
Iwi leaders warn Hipkins not to bow on Three Waters co-governance
Iwi leaders have accused National and ACT of "fanning the flames of racism", urging the prime minister to be brave and not walk away from partnership on three waters.
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Recent record rainfall across parts of the country mean that gardens have been washed away and need to be started over. Lynda Hallinan has some tips and ideas to resurrect the soggy gardens and which… Audio
Auckland floods: Why were there so many slips?
As flood-weary Aucklanders continue their clean-up from this week's heavy rain, many are dealing with slips that are affecting their property. Hills and cliffs around any number of suburbs in the city… Audio
'It will come at a cost': Four ideas for a more climate resilient Auckland
What can Auckland do to prepare for the next deluge? We asked some experts for their big ideas.
Space industry could undo work to restore ozone layer
A rapidly expanding space industry could undo decades of work to restore the ozone layer, according to reasearchers from the University of Canterbury.
They say we need to look at how to make rocket… Audio
Warming waters could be cause of Fiordland's disappearing marine sponges
Scientists from Victoria University of Wellington say warming waters in Fiordland could be responsible for the loss of up to 10 percent of one of the most abundant marine sponges in Pātea-Doubtful…
Ministers, stakeholders meet to discuss Gisborne land-use practices
A review of land-use in Tairāwhiti looks likely following a meeting at Gisborne District Council yesterday, but there is some confusion about what exactly was settled behind closed doors.
The secret life of sea sponges
What do marine biologists get up to? Some Evans Bay Intermediate school students are learning all about it at the Victoria University Coastal Ecology Lab. Claire Concannon tags along to listen in, and… Audio
The secret life of sea sponges
What do marine biologists get up to? Some Evans Bay Intermediate school students are learning all about it at the Victoria University Coastal Ecology Lab. Claire Concannon tags along to listen in, and…
AudioAuckland rents to go up after flooding, property investors body says
The cost of rents is set to go up because remedial work to flood-damaged properties will affect supply and demand in the market, an investors body says. Audio
Our Changing World - What marine biologists do
Claire Concannon tags along on a school group visit to the Wellington University Coastal Ecology Lab, and finds out about a widely abundant sea creature. Audio
Energy strategy taking too long, commissioner tells minister
Finalising a strategy by the end of next year would be too late, Simon Upton wrote in a letter to Megan Woods.
Scientists observe warming seas for harmful algal blooms
Scientists believe rising sea temperatures may entice more harmful algal blooms from the sub-tropics to New Zealand's shores.
Northland's first major fluoride-treated drinking water likely next year
The first of up to 90,000 Northlanders likely to soon be drinking water dosed with industrially-produced fluoride could be doing so within 18 months.
Critter of the Week: Ngaro tara / Three-lined hoverfly
This week's critter is the ngaro tara or three-lined hoverfly, a noisy native species with an important role as a pollinator. Audio
