Environment
Mussels promoted to fight toxic algae bloom
Mussels could soon be used to fight algae bloom in Canterbury's waterways.
Gift a shag for Christmas, ugly wildlife group says
Gifting a shag to someone could save lives this Christmas says a group showcasing six ugly but rare species that need support - including the chatham shag. Audio
Aotearoa's 'ugly' endangered species need love too
"We love you, even if you're ugly". That's the message from the Endangered Species Foundation as it tries to encourage New Zealanders to sponsors some of Aoetearoa's rare but less cute creatures.
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Coromandel scallops off menu with emergency ban after significant decline
Coromandel scallops are off the menu this xmas and for the entire summer infact after the government rushed in an emergency ban.
A section of the fishery was closed earlier this year - now camera… Video, Audio
'A very dire picture': Serious scallop decline prompts fishery closure
All areas of the Coromandel scallop fishery will close as the shellfish population continues to decline.
Sanford orders hybrid diesel-electric boat in hopes of reducing emissions
Fishing company Sanford has ordered a new hybrid boat which it hopes will help reduce emissions.
Substantial foreshore damage done at Lake Taupo
The 5.6 Lake Taupo earthquake on November 30th, lead to a small tsunami on the lake and a fair amount of foreshore damage. The investigation is ongoing, and to explain it further GNS Senior… Audio
Auckland's unswimmable beaches - what's going on?
It's warming up, but swimming is off limits at many of Auckland's beaches after heavy rain at the weekend resulted in high levels of faecal bacteria. St Heliers, Herne Bay, Takapuna, and Titirangi… Audio
Stunning Tohu Whenua site highlights Fox Glacier as a taonga
A stunning new visitor experience highlighting the beauty of Fox Glacier and representing the Ngāi Tahu creation story has been opened.
Kauri dieback: 50km of Waitākere tracks upgraded, reopening
New tools are being used in the battle to protect thousands of precious kauri trees in Auckland's Waitākere Ranges.
Parts of the Waitākere Ranges were closed to the public five years ago, with an… Video, Audio
Auckland faces pollution threats in air and water
Aucklanders are seemingly unable to escape pollution in the city whether its coming from the sky, in the sea, or in our drinking water.
Dozens of beaches across Auckland have been unsafe for swimming… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Stephen Jacobi and Cas Carter
Wallace and panellists Stephen Jacobi and Cas Carter discuss the faecal bacteria washing around Auckland's beaches following a weekend of heavy rain. Plus, our panellists tell us what's been on their… Audio
Airborne microplastics in Auckland equivalent to millions of plastic bottles per year
Seventy four metric tonnes of microplastics have been found in Auckland's atmosphere, the equivalent of three million plastic bottles per year, researchers say. Audio
Expert feature: Natalie Clark on the kiwi
For today's expert feature we are going to talk about our national bird. Natalie Clark is a Senior Birdkeeper at Auckland Zoo and resident kiwi expert. She speaks to Jesse about all their different… Audio
Australian Correspondent Brad Foster
This week Brad Foster is in Tasmania. He speaks to Jesse about the good and bad happening in the environmental arena in Australia at the moment. Plus, he talks about Australia's largest folk festival… Audio
Tūhura Otago Museum heads to Aitutaki
Tūhura Otago Museum are putting on The Aitutaki Science Expo on the outer island of Aitutaki this week. It's about connecting with people whose homes are being impacted by climate change, and engaging… Audio
How to talk about climate change with 'that' uncle at Christmas
Holidays mean time with family - including some who you may not see eye-to-eye with. Here's how to talk to 'that' uncle about climate change this Christmas.
74-tonnes of microplastics waft onto Akl each year
Roughly three million bottles worth of plastic are wafting onto Auckland each year.
That's 74-tonnes.
Scientists are finding microplastics everywhere - on the peaks of the highest mountains, to the… Audio
Improving the survival rates of snapper caught and thrown back
Recreational fishers land over 4,000 tonnes of snapper annually. Fisheries New Zealand commissioned research carried out by NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research) into the… Audio
Watercare looking to take more from Waikato River, change drought levels due to PFAS
Watercare in Auckland is looking to bring forward its plans to take more water out of the Waikato River and change its drought trigger levels, as a result of contamination by 'forever' chemicals in… Audio
