Environment
Summer science: Two stories from the ocean
In the final instalment of our summer science series, we bring you two stories from the ocean. First we have a story on marine noise pollution from Victoria University of Wellington Centre for Science…
AudioPile of dumped rubbish at Ihumātao as high as the trees
Illegally dumped rubbish at one of Auckland's most archaeologically significant sites has been piling up as high as the trees.
Southland's warm weather, lack of rain raises fears of water shortage
Water levels could recede to the point that normal water use might impact environmental health, officials are warning.
Firm fined for stinky discharge despite spending $1m trying to fix problem
A company which spent more than $1 million trying to stop foul smells escaping from its rendering plant has been fined $13,000 after another stinky airborne discharge.
Promising new methods in pipeline to tackle cruise ship biofoul
Marine antifouling technologies that include air bubble barriers could help keep marinas clean and stop ships being turned away from New Zealand ports.
'Not appreciated': Protected gulls leave unwanted mark on Oamaru
A flow of excrement is among reasons red-billed gulls are failing to find favour with businesses and residents in the town. Audio
Fishing the depths of the south
Fisher Nate Smith is passionate about sustainable fishing - he's the driving force behind Gravity Fishing which operates between Southland and Rakiura/Stewart Island. He is the latest generation in a… Audio
Greta Thunberg detained at German mine protest
The climate campaigner was one of those detained by police officers during protests against the demolition of an abandoned German village for the expansion of a coal mine, but police say she was…
Lake caused by huge landslide 'safe' as new front heads to Tairāwhiti
A new lake formed by a landslide in the Waiorongomai Valley is being closely watched ahead of expected heavy rain, which is seeing Tairāwhiti's state of emergency extended. Audio
Elusive native fish photographed in Wellington
An elusive native fish has been photographed in Wellington Harbour, one of the few times the species has been caught on camera in its natural habitat.
On the road with DOC veteran Herb Christophers
We're in the car with Herb Christophers who has just retired from the Department of Conservation after a 30-year career. Herb is a walking encyclopaedia on everything you need to know about our native… Audio
Clean-up in Tairāwhiti continues
The cleanup effort is still underway in Gisborne Tairāwhiti after Cyclone Hale, but there could be more damage to come.
Metservice is closely monitoring a subtropical low moving toward the East… Audio
More water tests underway in Tasman to investigate contamination
People were warned not to swim or take shellfish from a part of the sea in Tasman's Kaiteriteri.
Tolaga Bay locals 'questioning future' after latest weather event
The local civil defence manager says some families are pondering whether to remain in the area as they deal with the aftermath of last week's Cyclone Hale. Audio
The woman who hugs penguins
In a remote part of Antarctica, there are emperor penguins wandering around with GPS trackers like fit bits so researchers can learn more about their feeding patterns and protect them from… Audio
One year since Tonga eruption
What's life been like in Tonga a year since the volcanic eruption and tsunami? It was the most violent explosion on Earth in 140 years and sent a 2 -metre-high tsunami across the Kingdom's tiny… Audio
How to support native birds in your backyard
About half of New Zealand households feed birds in their backyards - but are we feeding them the right kinds of food? Audio
Dolphins struggling to communicate due to noise pollution
New international research shows dolphins are having to resort to shouting to each other in order to be heard over the noise created by human activity.
Fukushima nuclear disaster: Japan to release radioactive water into sea this year
Japan says it will release more than a million tonnes of water into the sea from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant this year.
Marine heatwave: Fiordland set to reach record sea temperature
MetService says the waters around Fiordland may reach the highest temperature ever recorded.
