Environment
Cyclone Gabrielle clean up task force only just finishing
The clean up task force, that has been funded by the government, is only just finishing, almost two years after Cyclone Gabrielle battered the region. Hundreds of homes and land was coated in metres… Audio
How can people cut down on food waste?
Food waste is a massive issue, it's estimated up to a third of all food is lost or wasted globally. A recent survey by social group Love Food Hate Waste found 42 percent of left overs aren't used… Audio
Plate tectonics: Graham Leonard
This week GNS released a high resolution update to the national Active Faults Database, detailing where the active faults are across the motu. Audio
The toxic chemicals from tyres
Every year, billions of vehicles shed an estimated six million tonnes of tyre particles, polluting our soils, rivers and lakes. Audio
Scrub fire causes evacuation of three properties in Canterbury
A scrub fire caused the evacuation of three properties near Norwood in Canterbury, destroying a shed and leaving behind a trail of blackened vegetation and the smell of smoke. Fire and Emergency was… Audio
Huntly power station may switch from coal to biomass
Genesis Energy says it could be generating electricity using biomass at its Huntly station in three to four years.
What a dissection of 'rarest whale in the world' revealed
This was the first time a rare spade-toothed whale was dissected.
Whanganui rejects fast-track seabed mining project
Local councillors have opposed seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight and applauded an impassioned first-term councillor for bringing the issue to the table.
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari celebrates Takahe chicks
A bump in Takahe numbers at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari with three new chicks and one on the way.. Nathan Rarere talked with Helen Hughes and Dr Janelle Ward Audio
World's largest ray species found in Hauraki Gulf
Manta Watch New Zealand has just completed its first ever aerial survey of the manta ray population in the gulf, and this week will launch an app where members of the public can report their own… Audio
Humane trapping aims to clear pests from Coromandel
If you're a possum around Harataunga/Kennedy Bay, watch out, the locals are coming for you. Volunteer and environmental scientist Dr Kate James speaks to Nathan about the humane trapping project Te… Audio
Day walkers/runners now have app to keep them safe
The Mountain Safety Council has summer advice for trampers and trail runners - chief executive Mike Daisley joined Nathan Rarere. Audio
Gas discovery in Taranaki
University of Canterbury Associate professor of engineering David Dempsey joins Emile Donovan to discuss how significant Greymouth Petroleum's find is. Audio
Mangawhai Harbour campaigner threatens to mangrove removal
Mangroves at Mangawhai have caused controversy within the local community for some time.
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Claire Amos (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nick Leggett and Claire Amos to discuss the Government's plan to set up a new Crown-owned company to buy two new ferries and what the… Audio
Feature interview: flipping script on climate change
Most of the time, when we talk about climate change, we talk about the consequences of getting it wrong. Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson wants to flip the script and ask what would happen if we succeed in… Audio
Second independent audit uncovers breaches of resource consent at OceanaGold mine
A second independent audit of Oceana Gold's Macraes mine in Otago has uncovered more breaches of its resource consents. Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Gisborne sweetcorn crop harvested early
The sweetcorn season is here - with Gisborne's crops being harvested two weeks earlier than usual thanks to perfect growing conditions. Hawke's Bay Tairāwhiti reporter Alexa Cook has the story. Audio
Tougher rules for cats a 'win for biodiversity'
New rules for cats across the Nelson Tasman region have been aligned after Nelson City Council approved a suite of new rules last week.
Kaitiaki hits out at government silence on caulerpa management
It comes after surveillance by a hapū revealed more than two dozen boats were illegally anchored in the Bay of Islands caulerpa ban area between August and October.
