Environment
Environmentalists slam 'premature' seabed minerals harvesting regulations
Cook Islands has enacted seabed minerals harvesting regulations despite concerns about the lack of 'meaningful consultation'.
Manawanui sinking: Samoa govt says oil spill risk biggest concern
No oil leaks have been found in the area where the HMNZS Manawanui sank, the Samoa government says. But a local surf tour operator said he saw both diesel and rubbish in the water. Audio
Questions remain over how HMNZS Manawanui sunk
The chief of the Navy says a dive team will conduct an investigation of the sunken HMNZS Manawanui on Tuesday. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
NZ to help Samoa with clean-up after Manawanui sinks
Fuel can be seen in the water and smelt in the air on the South side of Samoa's Upolu island, where the Navy ship, HMNZS Manawanui, sank at the weekend after hitting the reef it was mapping… Audio
Dark skies to help seabirds avoid crash landings
Turning down the lights will give Kaikōura's struggling Hutton's shearwater birds ''a fighting chance'', a local wildlife advocate says.
It's back: Scrapped Hawke's Bay dam project may be revived
A stalled, controversial plan to flood 22 hectares of conservation land in Hawke's Bay is set to be revived.
Opponents fume over a 'zombie project' brought back to life
Trans-Tasman Resources wants to mine 50 million tonnes of sea bed a year for 30 years, and it's just been included on the fast-track projects list.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
In today's episode, while the clean-up in Dunedin is underway, a local MP says a plan to buy-out flood-prone South Dunedin properties was skuppered by the current government, Samoan locals are… Audio
Samoan locals concerned over environmental impact after HMNZS Manawanui sinks
Samoan locals are concerned about the environmental impacts the HMNZS Manawanui sinking will have on the local eco system. Manu Percival spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
On today's episode, the Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu, the government has… Audio
NZ First won't say if it backs crucial action to meet Paris Target
The climate change minister has admitted there's no way to meet NZ's commitments under the Paris Agreement without buying help.
Greenpeace on government's list of projects for Fast-Track
Greenpeace is appalled that the Government's list of fast-track projects contains ventures the courts have already rejected because of the potential environmental damage they could cause. Executive… Audio
Oil from HMNZS Manawanui washes up on beaches in Samoa
Manu Percival is on the south coast of Samoa's main island, Upolu, near where the HMNZS Manawanui ran aground and sunk. Precival spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Alarm over list of fast-track projects
Critics point to a lack of environmental protections while the government calls the 149 projects a key part of rebuilding the economy. Audio
Oil extends along Samoan cost after Navy ship sinks
Samoan locals say oil from the shipwreck extends several kilometres along the coast. Manu Percival from the South Coast of Samoa's main island Upolu spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Defence Minister Judith Collins on sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
The Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu. Minister of Defence Judith Collins… Audio
Aucklanders asked for ideas on how to protect environment
New introduced species, like myrtle rust and caulerpa, are wreaking havoc - but should we even address those risks in the future?
New housing development will see loss of Kerikeri's eucalyptus trees
A major new housing development in central Kerikeri will change the face of the Bay of Islands town by removing its distinctive, 90-year-old eucalyptus backdrop.
Storm-struck submitter wades into oil and gas ban debate
Benjamin Nevell made his submission against the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill while wading through flooding Dunedin
The Panel with Mike Williams & Ali Jones (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mike Williams & Ali Jones discuss the latest with the State of Emergency in Dunedin & the four day submission window for the Crown Minerals… Audio
