Environment
'The Forest Maker' Tony Rinaudo
In 1981, as Australian agronomist Tony Rinaudo was dropping trees off to be planted in Niger, he was struck by the despair of a mostly hopeless task - most planted trees were failing. Audio
Fonterra accused of greenwashing to impress big foreign buyers
The dairy giant has talked up its 'regenerative farming' credentials. But critics say the claims are bogus. Audio
Fonterra accused of greenwashing to win favour with Nestle
Dairy giant Fonterra has been accused of greenwashing in an effort to win favour with the global food behemoth, Nestle. Farah Hancock reports. Audio
How a vaccine might just clear the air on farms
For decades, scientists have been working on a methane-reducing vaccine for cows with little success - until now. Audio
Kath Irvine: August garden tasks
With Spring on the horizon, there's plenty to be getting on with in the garden. Kath Irvine joins Colin to share her August to-do list. Kath is the author of The Edible Backyard, a practical guide to… Audio
Anti-methane vaccine could reduce impact of cow burps
For decades, scientists have been working on a methane-reducing vaccine for cows with little success, until now. A prototype vaccine by US-based start-up Arkeabio is showing promise following a trial… Audio
Beautiful bugs and tiny plants
Capturing the health of a piece of bush, and figuring out what predator pests are around, often comes down to the state of its smallest inhabitants Audio
Near-100 house Blenheim development fast-tracked
The decision to fast-track the consent, under the Covid-19 Recovery Act 2020, was released on Friday.
Critter of the Week - Shore skink or Mokomoko
The wee creature featured today is the Shore skink or Mokomoko. Audio
Legal case over Z emissions reductions moves towards trial
Both sides are claiming legal wins in a landmark greenwashing case.
NZ's responsibility as a satellite launch country
Analysis - Our space sector has been developing rapidly since the first rocket lifted off in 2017. That comes with a duty, William Grant writes.
'Leader no more': Climate advocate takes aim at Luxon, Air New Zealand
Sir Jonathon Porritt has also fired barbs at Air New Zealand saying "it's trashing its own reputation".
Zombie fish discovered in Northland river
The health of a Northland river is in the spotlight following the discovery of so-called zombie fish and high levels of an unexpected pollutant. Peter de Graaf went to Dargaville to hear from worried… Audio
US oil and gas industry releasing four times more methane than official records shows
Researchers believe the same may be happening here too.
Imagining the next generation of robofish
They will look like fish, swim like fish and even sense like fish. Liz Garton meets a research team designing robofish and smart wetsuits to monitor the state of our oceans. Audio
UK experts press case for offshore wind projects in Taranaki
Amid the challenges the energy sector is facing, a UK delegation has been talking wind in Taranaki.
Native Australian bat found in Marlborough
An encounter with a native Australian bat in Marlborough is raising questions about how it got there. Samantha Gee has the story. Audio
NZ's 'solar assets' attract overseas investors
The state-owned Green Investment Fund has raised $365m in capital from overseas private investors to fund solar power for New Zealand homes.
Marshalls call for independent review of Fukushima release
The Marshalls call for an independent assessment Fukushima treated nuclear wastewater release. Audio
Goldwashing at the 'green' Olympics
The Olympics has sustainability as one of its three pillars, but it's accused of making big environmental promises without following through Audio