Environment
Sea level rise 'very complicated area of science', climate scientist says
Dr Tamsin Edwards is in New Zealand to give a lecture on the topic of uncertainty around sea-level rise in Antarctica.
Discovery of invasive clam prompts closure of lake to motorised boats
Taranaki Regional Council said it was unknown how the clams got into the lake, but the focus now was making sure they did not spread to other Taranaki lakes or rivers.
Queen hornet and nest found in Auckland suburb of Glenfield in past week
Biosecurity New Zealand says it has confirmed and removed a total of five queen hornets and their nests since mid October.
No visible signs of fire as rain falls at Tongariro
A day of rain has put out all visible signs of a fire that burned through 2800 hectares of Tongariro National Park. Jimmy Ellingham is in Waimarino and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
A devastating fire looms over a struggling community
Ruapehu District's mayor says the huge fire could have the same effect on the local economy as the 1996 eruption.
An economy based on tourism burns
Ruapehu District's mayor says the huge fire still burning in the region could have the same effect on the local economy as the 1996 eruption. Audio
Threatened species in Tongariro 'so unique, sacred and spectacular'
The impact of the Tongariro National Park blaze on local biodiversity is expected to be significant
Tongariro fire a 'black scar on the land', vegetation completely gone
Crews fighting the fire at Tongariro National Park are reinforcing containment lines after the blaze burned through more than 2800 hectares. Rain has helped their efforts, along with helicopters and… Audio
In pictures: The devastating impacts of the Tongariro wildfire
The large fire on the Central Plateau broke out on Saturday afternoon, triggering evacuations of trampers and residents, including Whakapapa Village.
Tourist helicoptered out of burning Tongariro National Park
A tourist helicoptered out of the Tongariro National Park to avoid the fire burning through the region has described the dramatic moments he realised there was danger in the air. Matthias Gerold was… Audio
One family's mission to repopulate our pāua
Next time you're tucking into a pāua fritter, spare a thought for those who are doing everything they can to help replenish our depleted pāua populations. An aquafarming family in the Marlborough… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 November
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The government has extended its pause on funding to the Cook Islands - bringing the total to $30 million over two years; The government has… Audio
Evacuations ordered due to Tongariro fire
Locals and hikers have been forced to evacuate, as a wall of fire sweeps across the tussock of Tongariro National Park. Ruapehu District Council mayor Weston Kirton spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
World leaders gather at COP30 to discuss climate change
Among those attending COP30 is a group of rangatahi Maori known as Te Kahu Pokere, the first iwi-mandated Maori youth delegation to ever attend the global conference. Delegate Kyla Campbell-Kamariera… Audio
FENZ commander gives update on Tongariro fire
Crews are battling a fire that's engulfed 2000 hectares of Tongariro National Park. Fire and Emergency commander Glen Varcoe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Jimmy Ellingham reports Tongariro as fire continues to burn
The fire has so far burned through up to 2000 hectares Audio
Jimmy Ellingham reports Tongariro as fire continues to burn
The fire has so far burned through up to 2000 hectares Audio
Fire crews continue to battle Tongariro blaze
A wall of smoke from the Tongariro National Park fire is providing a worrying vista for a central plateau village. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
Not under control: Trampers rescued from Tongariro National Park fire
The blaze has reached 400 hectares, and is uncontrolled and spreading, as firefighters have had to retire for the night. People are advised to avoid the area.
New Plymouth's possum hotspots revealed
Monitoring has shown possums are lurking in urban New Plymouth, despite a common misconception the pesky pest is just a rural problem.
