Environment
Don't just reduce plastic - refuse it, says ESR scientist
The warning comes as modelling published in the journal Science suggests plastic waste is likely to double by 2050.
Government mulls hiking fees for visiting national parks
DOC minister Tama Potaka says the aim is "to protect relevant natural areas while supporting sustainable growth in tourism and regional economies". Audio
Operation to remove fuel from sunken naval ship will begin soon, Defence Force says
Commodore Andrew Brown says removing the fuel will be a complex task and it signals the next phase in the recovery.
Potential environmental disaster from historic waste averted off Waitaki coast
More than 65,000 tonnes of waste at risk of contaminating a section of the coast have been successfully removed.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 14 November 2024
On today’s episode, this time next week it will be illegal to display gang insignia in a public place, with new gang laws coming into place, the hīkoi mō te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on Thursday… Audio
DOC makes Tongariro Crossing safer, more sustainable
A new Pou will greet walkers on Tongariro's alpine crossing, DOC's Cher Knights told Nathan Rarere about changes to the national park Audio
Paid parking to be trialled at three South Island tourist spots
It will be trialled to help ease visitor pressures and support conservation.
Insecticide chlorpyrifos faces ban
An insecticide used on pastures and grain crops and as a biosecurity treatment for pest species could soon be banned.
Michael Oppenheimer
Extreme storms and unbelievable heat. Climate science pioneer, Michael Oppenheimer, tells Guyon how weather events will change as the atmosphere heats up - and what we need to do to prepare ourselves… Video, Audio
Lake in decay - neighbours keep windows closed from 'horrific stench'
Residents around Sullivan Lake are bracing for another smelly summer from decaying vegetation and decomposing wildlife.
Over a third of PNG's logging exports come from abusive forest clearing practices
Civil society groups and community representatives from across Papua New Guinea say the government must take action to end the widespread abuse of Forest Clearing Authorities (FCAs).
Hawke's Bay bird watching voted a top family attraction
A Hawke's Bay bird-watching experience has been voted one of the top 15 family-friendly excursions in the world. Audio
Outdoor Gravity using wool, hemp fibres to make hot tubs more sustainable
A Bay of Plenty tourism company is on a mission to make locally made hot tubs more environmentally friendly - with the help of New Zealand wool.
The gulls making a menace of themselves in Christchurch
Gulls are pooping on Christchurch cafés, and no one knows what to do. Audio
Westland tourism businesses facing uncertainty
Tourism businesses in Westland are facing uncertainty heading into their busy season - as the main highway remains closed after this weekend's storm - with no firm re-opening date. State Highway 6 is… Audio
Gulls turning Christchurch's New Regent street into eyesore
Gulls are well known for swooping in and flogging food off your plate or picnic and now they are making a complete menace of themselves in Christchurch's New Regent street. Local businesses are being… Audio
Water restrictions imposed in Hawke's Bay
Water restrictions are now in place in Hawke's Bay, meaning residents are limited on how and when they can water their grass.
TV show host accuses council of 'propaganda' over sewerage scheme
Geoff Thomas - of Outdoors with Geoff fame - has called a council's claim "scandalous".
Environment Court appeal over subdivision in Whangarei resumes
An Environment Court appeal is set to resume in Whangarei on Monday, pitting plans for a new subdivision against what a hapu says is sacred land. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf has more. Audio
Cheers to good Karma
A leading voice in global fair trade and sustainable development, Albert Tucker set up the Karma Foundation with two friends. Audio
