Environment
Mayor wants 'cost-effective' wildlife management for second bridge
Neil Brown says lizards and birds will choose to move to make way for Ashburton's second bridge.
Secret official memo warns of damage to diplomatic ties
The advice was mistakenly released by the Ministry for the Environment.
Concern as light pollution encourages birds to sing for longer
While it may sound lovely to us, a global study warns singing consumes energy and could be reducing birds' overall health.
Cook Islands govt considering exploration extension
The Cook Islands government is considering extending its deep sea mining exploration licenses. Audio
Whangaparāoa rock pools pillaged, calls for rāhui
The local iwi its considering asking the minister for a temporary rāhui or halt to collecting seafood at Army Bay to allow the area to regenerate. Audio
Whangaparaoa local calls for fishing ban on Army Bay
A Whangaparaoa local is calling for a ban on taking seafood from a popular bay on Auckland's east coast saying its virtually barren after being pillaged by people ignoring take limits. The local iwi… Audio
Denniston Plateau protesters charged with trespass
Two protesters have ended their three-week stint in a giant coal bucket above the native bush.
The Global Treaty on Plastic fell apart - so what happens now?
The latest attempt to finalise a legally binding global treaty to end plastic pollution fell apart on Friday. What now? Audio
Driving to Piha to be easier as Scenic Drive road works end
Driving in West Auckland is set to get easier as work comes to an end on repairing Scenic Drive, badly damaged by slips in the Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. RNZ's Explainer Editor Nik… Audio
Govt accused of reducing Zero Carbon Act to 'a shell'
An RNZ analysis has identified dozens of climate initiatives repealed, defunded, or delayed. In Depth journalist Kirsty Johnston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
A conservation success story!
We're no strangers to endangered animals on this show, but today we're pleased to share a conservation success story. Tawaki, or Fiordland Crested Penguins are the third rarest of the world's 18… Audio
Farmers say many exotic forests are making bad neighbours
There are concerns that some forest blocks are negatively affecting neighbouring farms. Audio
Northlanders battling moth plant weed
With its sunshine and mild, mostly frost-free winters, Northland is often regarded as the weed capital of New Zealand. Peter de Graaf finds out more. Audio
DOC targets businesses and philanthropists in funding drive
The Department of Conservation (DOC) is spending $15,000 on advertising, calling for people to donate. Audio
DOC asking for donations for biodiversity projects
The Department of Conservation is on a public fundraising drive, asking for people to donate to some of its biodiversity projects. DOC director of strategic partnerships and investment David Van Der… Audio
Concerns over increasing number of farms planting trees for carbon farming
The increasing number of farms being planted in trees for carbon farming is raising concerns about the spread of pests and an increased fire risk. Tairāwhiti Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook has the… Audio
Will making nature sacred save it?
Anthropologist Dimitris Xygalatas has spent most of his academic life studying rituals, and has come to believe the reverence that comes with them is the key to preserving our natural environment. Audio
UN plastics pollution deal a flop, some blame USA
Analysis - Fiji's delegate says failing to set production limits is like "mopping the floor without turning off the tap," while China wants to address the full life-cycle of plastics.
World plastic pollution treaty talks collapse with no deal
Negotiators from 185 nations worked beyond Thursday's deadline in an ultimately futile search for common ground.
Seabed miner slows fast track with 'cynical' response
An Australian company has slowed its fast track bid to mine the Taranaki seabed by failing to provide information demanded by officials.
