Environment
Critter of the Week: The ghost shrimp
This week's critter is the ghost shrimp (Filhollianassa filholi) - a type of mud or burrowing shrimp only found in Aotearoa. They dig themselves elaborate burrows in the sand between the high and low… Audio
Weekend Stuff: Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Today Lynda talks to Jesse about winding down for the harvesting season, when to pick the pumpkins, what to do with straggling tomatoes etc. She's got some great tips for preserving fruit, clearing… Audio
B corp certification a start to cleaning up the greenwashing
B Corp is one of the world's best known stamps of approval when it comes to environmental standards and also considers something called "social performance". Unilever's head of B Corp David Dwyer… Audio
Rare sea slug 'Smeagol' discovered in Otago
Ecologists have discovered a population of the rare sea slug, Smeagol in Otago. Emile Donovan speaks to science manager at the Otago Regional Council, Tom Dyer. Audio
Government drops nature protection rules for councils
The Green Party said adding SNAs to its "already roaring environmental policy bonfire" was "an assault on the future of wildlife that makes Aotearoa unique".
Red Cross to aid Marshall Islands as drought sweeps across Micronesia
The drought situation is expanding across Micronesia, the US Drought Monitor said earlier this month.
Trying to battle the ongoing problem of 'greenwashing'
More and more consumers are looking for the products they buy to align with their environmental and sustainability concerns. Mark speaks to Consumer's head of advocacy and research Gemma Rasmussen. Audio
Celebrating 25 years of Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park is celebrating 25 years. Makara Peak Ranger Mark Kent and Kerei Thompson from Makara Peak Supporters both speak to Mark. Audio
Taranaki: multiple ankle injuries at Bowl of Brooklands concert
Nathan Rarere talks with Taranaki regional reporter Robin Martin. Audio
Fish out of water
People and livestock gobble so much fish that the seas soon won’t keep up. Is the answer to grow fish on land? Kate Evans meets scientists figuring out the puzzles of how to farm some of New Zealand’s… Audio
Aucklanders raise a bin din
Auckland Council is calling it a 'bin optimisation drive', but residents say the move to remove their litter receptacles is rubbish Audio
Protesters vow to stop Taranaki seabed mining
Among them was Māori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, who believed the mining company underestimated their resilience.
A plan to hike parking fees for over-sized SUVs and utes
The mayor of Yarra says they are dangerous, burn through fossil fuels and are quite simply too big for the city's winding, narrow streets. Audio
Our Changing World: Growing fish on land
People and livestock gobble so much fish that the seas soon won’t keep up. Is the answer to grow fish on land? Kate Evans meets scientists figuring out the puzzles of how to farm some of New Zealand’s… Audio
Heading Off: Cycle trails with Janet Purdey
For this week's Heading Off travel fun feature we're going to take a closer look at New Zealand's great cycle trails. We've got a great guide on what to do with general manager Nga Haerenga New… Audio
How less ice could bring new life to Antarctica's coast
Coastal plants and species may one day establish themselves in Antarctica, researchers predict. As sea ice melts around the Antarctic coast, species like bull kelp could first travel to and establish… Audio
Dozens of protestors demonstrate against offshore mining
Protestors have turned out in force in the Taranaki town of Hawera today as a renewed hearing into an offshore mining application gets underway.
Trans Tasman Resources has for years been trying to… Audio
Sediment in Blenheim river up one metre in last 10 years
A metre's worth of sediment on average has built up in Blenheim's Taylor and Ōpaoa rivers over the past 10 years, prompting a plan to dredge them.
'Realities of climate change': FSM declares state of emergency amid severe drought
President Wesley Simina has also issued several orders, including the set-up of a task force to develop and implement immediate relief efforts, and monitor vulnerable populations.
Four Auckland areas will pay to keep rubbish bins
Auckland Council wants to cut the number of public bins, but some local boards will fund keeping all their bins. Audio