Environment
Serious consequences if Oriental fruit fly becomes established.
The horticulture industry says there could be serious consequences if the Oriental fruit fly becomes established. Last week a single male fruit fly was found in a surveillance trap in Papatoetoe and… Audio
Whales stranded at Farewell Spit in Golden Bay
Ten pilot whales have stranded at Farewell Spit in Golden Bay. The Department of Conservation said it will try to refloat the whales at high tide later today. Ross Trotter spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
Why do beaches need a dog warden?
If you were walking blissfully on Auckland's west coast last summer, you might have met Fletcher Munsterman.
Waka ama club forced to train in polluted waters
A pollution warning has been issued for Gisborne rivers and beaches after cut-up branches were found blocking a manhole But it hasn't stopped Gisborne's enthusiastic waka ama club from getting out on… Audio
What a rare summer La Niña could mean for Australia
The great rainmaker, La Niña, could be back for the fourth time in five years, increasing the prospect of a soaking start to 2025. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 7th January
On today's episode, Dame Tariana Turia is laid to rest in Whanganui, Sir Bill English reflects on her legacy and Justin Trudeau resigns after nine years in his country's top office. Plus, the legal… Audio
An island to oneself: Natalie McCondach on Urupukapuka
Four years ago she joined her partner on the island of Urupukapuka. Over the winter months they have no one but themselves and the abundant wildlife for company. Audio
Runner completes ten Great Walks in ten days
Sleeping only four hours a night, Romain Groleau covered the distance of over twelve marathons, and all while raising money for the New Zealand Nature Fund. Audio
Nature's milestones you may have missed
From cliff-scaling skinks to takahē on tramping tracks.
Hydro lakes future in focus over summer
Anxiously watching the levels of the country's hydropower lakes is something of a New Zealand tradition. Hydro - unlike geothermal - can be turned on and off at will, meaning it can supplement… Audio
Fruit fly incursion: More than 100 new traps set up around South Auckland
Biosecurity NZ says more than 100 extra fruit fly traps have been set up since a fly was found in South Auckland.
Biden to ban new oil drilling over vast areas of Pacific waters - report
The ban would apply to 250 million hectares of US coastal territory.
Legal controls placed on fruit, vege in fruit fly zone
Controls have now been imposed on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe, Auckland, where an Oriental fruit fly was found yesterday.
How to recycle your Christmas tree
If you bought your live tree in the first flush of festive spirits, chances are it'll be looking past its use-by date by now. Here's how to get rid of it without causing an eyesore.
Fishing for the future
It's the time of the year when boats have been dusted off, tackle-boxes inspected, and fishing rods checked. LegaSea is an organization that focusses on restoring coastal fisheries and is asking… Audio
The massive effort behind cleaning up after Rhythm and Vines
What happens behind the scenes so that 20,000 can party in the sprawling 700,000sqm Waiohika Estate in Gisborne.
Hanoi declared world's most polluted city
Thick smog is covering Vietnam's capital, caused by heavy taffic, trash burning and industrial activities.
SS2 - OCW - Here Now: Plants don't know borders
Canterbury-based botanists Dr Julie Barcelona and Dr Pieter Pelser met in the US in the mid-2000s. It was a love - or obsession - for plants of tropical jungles that really brought them together. Audio
Tasmania's coast glows with algae - a sign of environmental imbalance
The state's southeastern ocean is experiencing a rare bioluminescent red algal bloom that bursts into vibrant blue at night.
'Sooty' spill into New Plymouth harbour cleared away
Ship exhaust spilled into New Plymouth's harbour this morning has now been cleaned up.
