Environment
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
Nitrogen Friend or Foe
Scientists look at the details underpinning nitrogen and its use in agriculture, horticulture and its impacts on the environment. Audio
Critter of the Week: Papapa kopure | Orange-spotted ladybird
Is it a bird or a bug? The answer is neither! Ladybirds or ladybugs are beautiful beetles that are a great help in the garden, where they can eat up to 100 aphids per day. This week's critter is the… Audio
Los Angeles wildfire torches homes, thousands forced to flea
"It's like trying to put out a blowtorch with a squirt gun."
NZ has strong climate laws, but lacks clarity on farming and energy emissions - audit
A global effort to audit countries' responses to climate change found New Zealand has strong laws but could do better.
Dozens of tuatara to be released at Brook Waimārama Sanctuary in Nelson
It is the first mainland translocation of the reptiles in the top of the South Island.
Cooking in the coldest environment on earth
Chef Paddy Rietveld has just returned to New Zealand after spending a year at Scott Base cooking up meals for the few residents there. Audio
Battle to kill toxic species begins
A toxic plant that can temporarily cause blindness and quickly invade coastal areas has been found in large numbers established on a remote beach.
The power of the sun in your pocket
Imagine being able to carry your own solar panel around with you, rolled up in your pocket. Audio
Researchers find possums could develop resistance to 1080
Researchers say possums could develop a resistance to a crucial tool in New Zealand's pest management toolbox. Co-author Professor Steve Trewick spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Ancient, inconspicuous plant voted New Zealand's favourite
Forget the voting happening somewhere overseas - here in Aotearoa the winner of another hotly contested, knife-edge election has just been announced.
How to shop mindfully and save money
Some believe you should "buy once, buy well" to enjoy the process of shopping while saving money.
Auckland's maunga off-limits during Guy Fawkes
This is the sixth year the Tupuna Maunga Authority has closed the mountains during the fireworks season, despite this, the authority says suspicious fires and dangerous behaviour with fireworks have… Audio
Start of cyclone season increases danger from Manawanui wreck - expert
As cyclone season begins in the Pacific, it's vital the hundreds of thousands of litres of fuel inside the wreck of the Manawanui be removed urgently, or the situation could quickly worsen quickly, an…
A raffle for the Kāpiti Coast
Jesse talks to Anna McKenzie Hawea, General Manager of the Ngā Manu Trust, which is fundraising. Audio
'Ray of hope': New cycle trail opens on Ruapehu
"We've had a rough time over the last 12 months. At a time like this, the opening of Te Ara Mangawhero is much needed," the district's mayor says.
'Magic spot': Matiu/Somes Island to reopen after long closure
Wellington's Matiu/Somes Island will reopen to visitors later this month after being closed most of the year. Audio
Matiu Somes Island to reopen to visitors
Visitors will soon be able to experience Matiu/Somes Island, after the replacement of the island's 85-year-old wharf. Department of Conservation's operations manager for Kapiti-Wellington Angus… Audio
The artist duo creating miniatures of our beloved backcountry huts
To say the artist duo Kemi Whitwell and Niko Leyden have an obsession with backcountry huts is no overstatement.
It’s been the focus of their art and design for more than 12 years. The Waikato-based… Video, Audio
