Environment
Over 100 venomous snakes found in Sydney backyard
The snakes can be venomous to humans and, if bitten, can cause symptoms of swelling, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea and muscle pain. Audio
'Are we being tough enough?': Wineries fall short on wastewater compliance
A dozen wineries failed to meet wastewater compliance rules during harvest 2024, with high staff turnover partly to blame, a new report shows.
Why New Zealand's latest climate pledge lacks 'good faith'
Analysis: The Paris Agreement requires nations to provide a new pledge every five years, and New Zealand's latest just meets the bare minimum increase.
More methane enters atmosphere than once thought
The most likely culprit is wetlands, says a climate science veteran, especially in tropical areas such as Congo, Southeast Asia and the Amazon and southern Brazil.
Hawke’s Bay biosecurity expert battles the baddies
Mediterranean fanworm and the clubbed tunicate were the most common marine pests in Hawke's Bay.
'Seeing I'm going to heaven, I'll be able to do it there' - Brian Turner dies aged 80
The Dunedin-born writer, sportsman, conservationist and environmental activist died yesterday, aged 80.
Your friendly local environment centre
The Tairāwhiti Environment Centre is empowering the local community to minimise waste and learn about biodiversity.
Our Changing World: Reducing waste at Tairāwhiti Environment Centre
Claire Concannon heads to the Tairāwhiti Environment Centre to learn about their mahi, and about their neighbours – Gizzy Kai Rescue.
This centre is one of 22 across New Zealand that falls under… Audio
Expert rejects Jones' criticism of banks 'woke' attitude to mining
Banks are avoiding lending to mining companies to avoid risk - not to intentionally drive them out of business, an expert says. Audio
Funding DOC facilities as the government drives for more tourists
As DOC faces funding shortfalls, it has been floating new money raising ideas such as charging at carparks and is consulting on fees for access to some public conservation land. Audio
Kiwi travels 14km to reach Kaipara Flats
A kiwi has travelled 14 kilometres to reach an area where the birds haven't been seen since the 1970s. The Forest Bridge Trust operations manager Matu Booth spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
15-metre-high trees face chop as part of city makeover
The Italian alders have been blamed for damaging footpaths and causing people to slip and fall.
Land near Lake Whakatipu certified as Dark Sky Sanctuary
Around 200,000 hectares of land at the head of Lake Wakatipu has just been certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Delphine Herbert reports. Audio
'Our government is misleading the public'
An advocate for ocean conservation and protection claims the Cook Islands government is misleading public into believing the country is undecided on whether to allow deep seabed mining
Trains roll into Pukekohe station after two year closure
Electric trains are rolling into Pukekohe Station in Auckland Monday morning for the first time. Auckland Transport director of public transport Stacey Van Der Putten spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'We can't recycle our way out of this issue' - Study links microplastics to cancer and more
The study is the first systematic review of microplastics using methods approved by the US National Academy of Sciences. Audio
Are microplastics behind a raft of unexplained cancers?
A group of researchers recently published a major scientific review into how microplastic exposure can affect our digestive, reproductive, and respiratory systems. Audio
Wetlands fire not as damaging as it could have been - DOC
The damage could have been much worse, were it not for the healthy state of the peatland - but it could still take years to recover.
Environmental groups express concerns over mining exports plan
The plan involves more mining, including of gold and coal, and forcing banks to finance fossil fuel expansion.
Govt's new climate target 'shockingly unambitious' - climate expert
The target for 2035 has surprised even some of its strongest critics with how small the promised emissions reductions are. Audio
