Environment
Success eradicating invasive weeds from the Emerald Lakes
For the past five years the Department of Conservation has been working hard to rid the Emerald Lakes near the summit of Mt Tongariro of invasive weeds. This morning, they announced the mission a… Audio
Behind the numbers of Auckland's rising dog attacks
Roaming dogs are responsible for more than a thousand attacks on animals each year, and the number is growing. Audio
One of the world's most invasive weeds discovered on Waikato farms
Velvetleaf can grow up to 2.5 metres tall, it has large, heart-shaped leaves with pointy tips and velvety hairs, and small, buttery yellow flowers.
NZ's planet-heating gases hit lowest level since '90s
The country has now cut its planet-heating gases for three years in a row.
A quest to demystify creatures of the deep sea
Dr Thom Linley has always been fascinated with fish, how they behave, their ecology and their different ocean habitats. He is a curator of fishes at Te Papa, and also co-hosts the Deep-Sea Podcast… Audio
Climate change could reduce global average incomes by 19 percent - study
It shows New Zealand's income will be 2-10 percent lower, but one expert says this modelling is not suitable to conclude much about the costs of climate change at a local level.
Aotea Great Barrier Is making progress on zero waste goal
On Aotea/Great Barrier Island - their landfill is full - but that's not stopping them attempting to achieve their zero waste goal Audio
Summer 34 – Three decades of albatross research
Journalist Rebekah White meets two people who have been counting albatrosses on remote islands in the subantarctic for more than three decades. Their research shows that at least one species is en… Video, Audio
5 reasons why the Fast-track Approvals Bill threatens NZ's fragile ecosystems
Opinion - The bill emphasizes short-term economic gain, but risks further eroding Aotearoa's natural environment and reducing biodiversity, Margaret Stanley writes.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 April
On today's episode we hear from Resource Minister Shane Jones on reducing barriers to coal mines, we get Labour's reaction to the changes from leader Chris Hipkins, journalist and media commentator… Audio
Shane Jones reduces barriers to coal mine consents
Resource Minister Shane Jones is reducing barriers to the consenting of coal mines, saying the changes will bring it into line with other types of mining. Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Forest and Bird on changes to coal mine consents
Resources Minister Shane Jones has announced changes that will reduce barriers to coal mine consenting, but Forest & Bird says it should be harder to get consent for a coal mine. Forest & Bird's… Audio
Air New Zealand to absorb cost of new sustainable jet fuel at this stage
Air New Zealand is increasing its use of sustainable jet fuel in a bid to cut carbon emissions but the expensive, difficult to source fuel will still be less than 1 percent of the airline's total fuel… Audio
How planes from NZ might end up making rain in Thailand
Aotearoa's only commercial aircraft manufacturer says it new plane is ideal for hot, high places with humid conditions. Audio
North Otago mine turns to electric solution
A North Otago gold mine has powered up an electrifying new addition to help it become more sustainable. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
Forest and Bird on Auckland's East-West link
The Supreme Court has ruled that plans for the East-West Link, between Onehunga and Mt Wellington, need to be looked at again in light of the Resource Management Act. Forest and Bird general counsel… Audio
Fishers more 'vigilant' after on-boat cameras introduced - industry leads
It comes as new data shows a dramatic increase of dolphin captures and other fish and seabirds by the commercial fishing industry. Audio
The app helping orchardists manage individual trees
Fruitminder is a software agri-business that allows orchardists to precisely manage each tree. Sebastian Chapman is founder and CEO. Audio
The volunteers fixing up Christchurch's broken bicycles
It's easy to junk something when it's broken, and just buy something new. In the decade since it was founded, RAD Bikes has recycled over fifty thousand bike parts and served nearly twenty thousand… Audio
Research showcased at food, farming and freshwater roadshow
Farmers and growers around the country have been getting together to hear about research which might help New Zealand agriculture adapt to future challenges. Audio