Environment
Water and wildfire: partnering with NASA for a more
Space may be the final frontier, but it is also an increasingly viable one for New Zealand as our scientists partner with NASA to engage in mutually beneficial research. Audio
Counting the cost: flood clean up in Nelson Tasman
A week on from last week's devastating storm and locals in Nelson Tasman are still cleaning up and beginning to count the cost. Audio
Nauru a step closer to mining in international waters
Nauru is a step closer to mining in international waters under highly contentious US legislation. Audio
Fur seals found decapitated at West Auckland beach
Two seals were found at Muriwai beach without their heads last month.
Toxic, highly invasive pest plant found at Far North beach
The plant known as sea spurge has already taken over large swathes of the Australian coast has been discovered at Kapowairua/Spirits Bay for the first time.
'Deliberate and sustained': Forestry operator fined $112k for pollution
Seaview Logging and its director Graeme Savill have been convicted and sentenced for polluting a stream in Waihī despite notices to stop.
Find out how seaweed could prevent global famine
A new study from the University of Canterbury has shown that seaweed could potentially avert a significant number of deaths from starvation in the future. Audio
Councils blindsided by government call to halt planning work
The shake-up, tied to RMA reforms, will have "unintended consequences", councils warn.
Scrutinising mining project returns
With 11 mining projects on the Govt's fast-track list, Massey University's geography professor Glenn Banks says the economic returns from mining are rarely scrutinised; and they are inseparable from… Audio
Concern as signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman region
More significant rainfall is expected across parts of the country, including in the waterlogged Nelson Tasman region. Audio
Northland orca expert: Reject Waipiro Bay marina fast-tracking
Orca researcher Dr Ingrid Visser has called on Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop to reject the proposed marina's fast-tracking application.
World risks losing more of its wetlands, UN told
DOC freshwater scientist Dr Hugh Robertson has presented the findings of an international report in Nairobi, Kenya.
Council considers new rules for cats
The Kaikōura District Council is considering drafting an animal control bylaw to include cats, to replace its dog control bylaw, in a bid to protect native birds.
Warnings resurface over iconic fish
New Zealand's orange roughy stocks are under fresh scrutiny, and a major fishery faces closure. Audio
Reward for information leading to sea lion killer now at $50k
The Sea Lion Trust hopes the reward will help bring justice for the three sea lions.
Chasing Pacific Fire - Waka Lab
Dr Ian Schipper has combined state of the art tools with a traditional double-hulled waka to reach remote and under-studied active volcanoes. Audio, Gallery
Re-landscaping NZ farms for future generations
John Burke and his family have taken what was considered the most environmentally degraded farm in the Western Bay of Plenty and turned it into an award-winning environmental farm. Audio
Wastewater discharge into Shotover escalated to Environment Court
The Queenstown Lakes District Council began pumping treated effluent into the river in March.
Metservice update on heavy rain
Meteorologist Karl Loots joins Emile Donovan for an updated forecast as heavy rain warnings remain for parts of the North and the top of the South Island. Audio
Who picks up tab for damage from weather-related events?
An independent reference group has delivered guidelines to help the government shape climate adaptation legislation. Audio
