Environment
Forest guardians reject use of GMOs
The Forest Stewardship Council is holding firm on its stance against the use of genetic technologies in forests.
Council fencing off thousands of hectares to protect forest
The council plans to construct a predator fence that will stop such animals from getting into the area.
Decapitated dolphin found on beach north of Kaikōura
The Department of Conservation says it appears the dolphin had washed up naturally before someone illegally removed its head.
Auckland's air quality improving but inland water quality in decline
The council's latest State of the Environment Report has found that lakes, streams and rivers are worse off.
NZ's 'major but invisible' health risk
A public health expert says polluted air is costing the country about a billion dollars each year in healthcare costs and decreased productivity.
Going underground won't save you from massive volcanic eruptions
New research provides more detail on the scale of such eruptions and their impact in New Zealand.
Part of Miramar Peninsula gets reserve status 14 years after promise
The government says the prominent landmark has enormous historical and cultural significance.
Watch: Milford Sound avalanche set off by explosives
Specialist teams are working with NZTA to reduce risks of avalanches in the area. Video
Playing 'I-spy' with urban emissions
A new lab is cruising the streets of Wellington, homing in on our urban carbon emissions.
French Polynesia's President 'quite happy' partners excluded
French Polynesia's President is hoping Pacific leaders will reach consensus on deep sea mining with the likes of China and the US NOT in Pacific leaders' ears for once at their annual summit. Audio
False information submitted to fast-track panel, claims outdoors club
Federated Mountain Clubs has launched a last-minute bid to halt a controversial West Coast hydro scheme.
DIY crew nail it for pest-free Te Horo
A garage in Te Horo is buzzing to the sounds of backyard builders making traps to protect birds moving between the coast and the Tararua range.
From the Archives Rewilding Panawai
Farmer retires land he says "shouldn't ever have animals on it". Audio
Majority of councils submit water plans to government
All but one council around Aotearoa New Zealand have submitted their water delivery service plan to the government under Local Water Done Well. Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Academic sorry for comment about 'hanging' dairy industry bosses
Victoria University's Mike Joy asked: "How about we bring back hanging for industry CEOs?" on social media.
The great methane debate explained
Explainer - A major decision is about to be announced by the PM, but what does it mean and why does it matter?
Skeleton of extinct 'hypercarnivore' that had a taste for dinosaurs unearthed
The skeleton was nearly complete and the skull was in such good condition that its teeth still bore a coating of enamel, the study's lead author says.
The world's biggest iceberg has broken up
A23a has held the "largest current iceberg" title several times since the 1980s, occasionally being surpassed by larger but shorter-lived icebergs.
Sand mining to cease at Pākiri after settlement with Māori Trust
In Aotearoa, a small community is celebrating a huge win against 80 years of sand mining on their coastline. Audio