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Why hasn't NZ ratified a landmark treaty to protect the high seas?
The United Nations High Seas Treaty has now been ratified by 74 countries, but New Zealand is not one of them.
Iwi-led conservation project awarded $6m funding boost
But other conservation programmes were also relying on that same funding.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30th September 2025
In today's episode, ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators, an emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the… Audio
Kiwi chicks in Wellington reach key survival milestone
Ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators. Project lead for Capital Kiwi Paul Ward spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Bioenergy sector hopeful green energy demand will fire up wood-to-power supply chain
Woody biomass from forestry or wood processing can be turned into bioenergy, as alternatives to LPG gas or coal, for example.
Christchurch hosts country's biggest-ever water summit
More than 18-hundred water and infrastructure experts are gathering in Christchurch for the country's biggest-ever water summit. Water New Zealand Chief Executive Gillian Blythe spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Kārearea NZ falcon crowned 2025 Bird of the Year
The kārearea New Zealand falcon has taken out the top spot in the 20th anniversary Bird of the Year competition. Audio
Bird of the Year 2025 nears take-off
Part beauty pageant, part political campaign. This year's Bird of the Year winner is soon to be crowned.
Control efforts underway, as invasive weed threatens Otago lakes
Divers have started hand-weeding and monitoring lakes in the South Island.
Tim Lenton: How to Fix the Climate Crisis
Back in the 1990s, Dr Timothy Lenton started studying tipping points - those critical thresholds where small changes can lead to massive transformations. Audio
The terrifying truth about turtles
Turtles have a relaxed reputation, but in reality they're quick-moving and aggressive, and are wreaking havoc on our native wildlife
Turtles, the pet turned pest
Turtles have a relaxed reputation, but in reality they're quick-moving and aggressive, and are wreaking havoc on our native wildlife. Audio
Could Molesworth Station become a not-for-profit farm?
The idea was put forward by Jim Ward, the farm's former manager of 24 years, before he resigned abruptly in July.
Auckland flood resilience projects probed
The auditor-general is looking at how well Auckland Council is managing spending on its flood resilience projects.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025
In today's episode, the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. A former minister says bold action is needed to… Audio
NZ company at cutting edge of agri-tech
Ruminant BioTech's Commercial Director George Reeves spoke to Jesse. Audio
Peters drops 'truth bomb' at UN function
"Four countries comprise 60 percent of the world's emissions," the Foreign Affairs Minister told a UN leaders breakfast in New York. Audio
The gas explorers eyeing up NZ
Regulation changes allowing new exploration applications have piqued the curiosity of international explorers.
Making the outdoors accessible for everyone
Getting into the outdoors is one of the best things we can do for our bodies and minds. But for many people, there are hurdles such as the fear of being alone, not knowing where to start, or simply… Audio
'Whole ecosystem destroyed': Residents 'horrified' as trees cut down
Axes and chainsaws have dashed residents' hopes a patch of beloved native trees at a housing complex could be saved.
