Environment
Mahi tokens launched in project to regrow native habitats
An East Coast beef station has become a test case for a habitat regeneration project offering Mahi Tokens to fund the environmental work.
The Ashburton meatworker creating a native riverside paradise
Mid Canterbury biodiversity and pest management projects received a combined $50,000 boost, which will help a riverside restoration project reach the finish line.
Force of Nature: New book celebrates Forest & Bird centenary
The book highlights the stories of those who got their hands dirty during the conservation movement's early days. Audio
PM shares rugby banter with Australia, Pacific leaders at CHOGM police event
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has shared some friendly rugby banter with Australian and Pacific colleagues at an event highlighting the Pacific Policing Initiative.
Hauraki Gulf bill backlash
Professor Simon Thrush weighs in on amendments to the Hauraki Gulf Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill which some describe as a "a kick in the face". Audio
Why CHOGM can be a change for good
A look at some of the people who turned up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, hoping to advance plans for global change.
'Everything is stopped': Villagers hit hard by naval vessel sinking
It's a tale of two coastlines: Royals and heads of government meet on one coast and villages live in fear on the other, as diesel leaks from the wrecked HMNZS Manawanui. Audio
Auckland contractor cops hefty fine for environmental offences
Prameet Sharma has been handed one of the largest fines in recent history for resource management breaches.
'Horrified': Regional council fumes at government
One councillor says it's a "significant undermining of local democracy".
Seaview residents fed up with sewage stench
Seaview business owners say their complaints are falling on deaf ears at the council, with the stench still unbearable from the local wastewater treatment plant. Those who live and work in the seaside… Audio
Community takes stand to protect birds after Ashley River 4WD ban rejected
Four-wheel drive enthusiasts and environmentalists will need to work together to protect birds nesting along the river.
Delay before new quarantine facility opens for plant, seed testing
MPI has pushed out the opening date for the facility that will test imported plant material by at least five months.
Butterfly numbers low across the world - and NZ no exception
Insect enthusiast Norm Twigge volunteers at a Tauranga butterfly house and has never seen numbers so low. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23 October 2024
In today's episode, a large scrub fire in Waikato has burned more than 1000 hectares of land including through an ecologically significant wetland. A rare orchid is a risk, as firefighters battle to… Audio
Minister on restricting council fresh water rules
The Labour party's shadow attorney-general, David Parker, is accusing the government of meddling in local government affairs specifically freshwater regulations. Corin Dann spoke to Minister for the… Audio
Manawanui's wreck an unwanted guest at global meeting
The Detail: The wreck of the Manawanui is leaving an oily sheen on the water, and taking the shine off the job of hosting world leaders, including the King.
Manawanui wreck the unwanted guest at CHOGM
The wreck of the Manawanui is leaving an oily sheen on the water, and taking the shine of the job of hosting world leaders including the King Audio
How Mount Maunganui businesses aim to reduce environmental footprint
It comes after growing concerns from the community over pollution in the area.
World needs 300 large protected areas by 2030 - study
The goal of protecting 30 percent of the ocean by 2030 was made at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity Conference (COP15) in December 2022.
Expert Feature: Mangroves
To some they are an eye sore and should be removed, but mangroves play a vital role in our eco system We're invited Dr Carolyn Lundquist, a Principal Scientist in Marine Ecology at NIWA and an… Audio
