Environment
Seafood industry responds to concerns over ring-net fishing
The Seafood industry is calling for calm after concerns were raised over ring-net fishing being allowed in protected areas of the Hauraki Gulf. Audio
'Things can be done if we throw enough money at it' - salvage expert
A salvage expert says he expects it could take up to $40 million to clean up the Manawanui wreck. Audio
Tokomaru Bay's leaky landfill fix in line to be fast tracked
Repairs to Tokomaru Bay's leaking landfill are desperately needed, say the residents who head out to collect the rubbish it strews on their beaches during severe weather events. Local…
Manawanui sinking hurts Samoan tourism.
A tourism business operator in Samoa says food from a container on the sunken Manawanui has been polluting the water, attracting sharks to popular surf breaks. The New Zealand navy vessel sank off the… Audio
Air NZ says by 'nearly every overseas port' will require sustainable fuel - but not NZ
The government not joining the international trend to require airlines to replace some fossil fuel with sustainable fuel contributed to the carrier ditching its 2030 climate target, Air NZ says.
Hauraki Gulf Forum alarmed by fishing in protected areas
The Hauraki Gulf Forum is alarmed by the changes allowing commercial fishing in previously protected areas. Co-chair of the Forum, Nicola MacDonald spoke to Ingrid Hipikiss. Audio
New marine protection areas in Hauraki Gulf announced
Conservation Minister Tama Potaka has announced 19 new marine protection areas on the Hauraki Gulf, but says ring-net fishing will be allowed to continue. The Labour and Green parties say the changes… Audio
Divers to search wreck of sunken HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa
Divers will go into the water again this morning at the wreck of the sunken HMNZS Manawanui off the south coast of Upolu in Samoa. Its their eighth day at the wreck since the Manawanui ran aground on… Audio
Air NZ admits it won't meet emissions target by 2030
Air New Zealand is lamenting the fact it won't be able to reach its emissions target by the end of the decade after lobbying the government over sustainable fuel. The company says by 2030, nearly… Audio
Jeanine Clarkin: an artistic take on a seaweed pest
Artist and fashion designer Jeanine Clarkin who's transforming an invasive seaweed into something truly special. Audio
Susana Leiataua: Manawanui latest
Susana reports from Samoa ahead of a big weekend there - Samoa Lotu Tamaiti, White Sunday, amid conflicting reports of whether oil is leaking from the HMNZS Manawanui. Audio
Seabed miner retracts claim it will earn $1 billion a year
It comes after the plan was included in the list of projects up for Fast Track Bill approval.
Samoan villages told not to eat fish due to diesel leaks from Manawanui
The sunken Navy ship is leaking diesel from three spots on its underside, officials say. Audio
Illegal dumpers targeting South Auckland’s empty building sites
Illegal dumpers continue to target the South Auckland - turning empty building lots into notorious dumping sites.
Keeping an eye on the ozone hole
Claire Concannon visits a Central Otago NIWA research station to learn how and why they continue to monitor ozone.
Insurance settlement finally agreed to after 2021 Bromley plant fire
But the council is not ruling out further odour problems during planned remediation at the site.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 October 2024
In today's episode, the Navy Search and Rescue boss is currently on the water deciding on the next steps for the sunken HMZNS Manawanui, Whanau Awhina Plunket workers will now be trained as… Audio
Navy deciding on next steps for HMNZS Manawanui
The Navy Search and Rescue boss is currently on the water deciding on the next steps for the sunken HMZNS Manawanui. Reporter Susana Lei'ataua spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
How will Fonterra get off coal to meet climate goals?
Fonterra is typically the country's second biggest burner of coal, but it doesn't expect to get out of the fossil fuel for more than a decade. Chris Kane, Fonterra's director of global engineering and… Audio
It's swooping season, so how do you keep magpies at bay?
The start of spring coincides with magpie's nesting season which is when you are most likely to be dive bombed by the birds. Audio
