Navigation for Sections
Nature & Environment
July 2023 set to be world's hottest month on record
July 2023 is set to upend previous heat benchmarks, UN Secretary-general Antonio Guterres said after scientists said it was on track to be the world's hottest month on record.
Mould thriving as Auckland's relentless wet weather continues
Mould removal companies are being kept busy, handling double the number of calls this year to treat mouldy houses.
Forestry sector pleased by ETS changes, but not confident
A reset of the Emissions Trading Scheme is a step in the right direction, but not enough to restore confidence in the forestry sector, the Forest Owners Association says.
'Bin contamination' Aucklanders increasingly putting wrong stuff in recycling bins
Aucklanders are increasingly putting the wrong stuff in their recycling bins, often resulting in the whole lot going to landfill. The council has found that so-called "bin contamination" in the city… Video, Audio
Farmers advised to do their homework on impact of La Niña events
A climate change scientist is urging farmers to plan for the long term with more adverse weather cycles front of mind.
The value of face to face: MPs visit Samoa
The House: The great value of inter-parliamentary travel abroad is the relationships that are built, not just between countries, but among the MPs themselves.
Climate extremes make NZ's supply chains highly vulnerable - it's time to rethink how we grow and ship food
Opinion - Increasingly noticeable gaps on grocery shelves are being caused by disruption to food supply chains by natural disasters and the impact of climate change, Alan Renwick writes.
Auckland sinkhole: Businesses fear repairs will take longer than expected
Businesses near a central Auckland sinkhole fear what the future holds after it was announced repair work on the street could take four months. Diversions and detours are in place for the busy College… Video, Audio
Illegal Hamilton rubbish dumpers caught on camera
Hamilton Council's outed a pair of illegal rubbish dumpers, releasing a photo of a man and woman off loading a trailor full of trash under the cover of darkness. And they're appealing for people to… Video, Audio
Government's green investment bank adds $15m to solar project
The state-owned investment bank Green Investment Finance is lending $15 million to solar power company Lodestone Energy to speed up development of its five planned solar farms.
'Messing with the land' - Human activity a 'dominant factor' in Marlborough Sounds slips
Following the severe flooding in Marlborough in July 2021 and August 2022, the distribution of landslides across the Marlborough Sounds was mapped and damage assessed.
Science: Atlantic current shutdown, less polluting engines
Science commentator Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn to talk about research suggesting a key system of ocean currents could collapse in the next 25 years, plus cookware from 2000 years ago. Audio
Around the motu: Peter de Graaf in Northland
Peter talks to Kathryn about what's been happening in the Far North. Audio
'A bit of a mission': Auckland's new food waste bin scheme causes a stink
If you're in Auckland you have already, or are about to, get a new bin to put out with your rubbish.
Small green-topped bins are being provided to households for the collection of organic waste.
… Audio
July heat near impossible without climate change
Scientists say the heatwaves seen in Europe, the US and China in July are no longer unusual.
Rhodes wildfires are 'like a biblical catastrophe'
As tourists evacuate, the wildfires have come at great personal cost to the Greek island's residents.
Antarctic researchers descend on Christchurch for conferences
Urgent research is needed to address critical issues related to Antarctica, a chief scientific advisor says.
Motorbike riders accused of creating a 'wild west' in forest park
Kathryn speaks to a track user who claims the situation is increasingly dangerous, and is concerned about the lack of action from authorities. Audio
Putting pine forest slash to good use
Pine forest slash has been in the spotlight recently for all the wrong reasons. However, research at Canterbury University - described as 'groundbreaking' - suggests that the logging debris could be… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
For the first time in nearly forty years, kakapo have returned to the New Zealand mainland. Kennedy talks about his experiences with the iconic, remarkable parrot of the night. Audio
