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Farmers still rushing to convert land to forestry - report
Whole farm-to-forest conversions continue, according to a new report released by Beef and Lamb New Zealand.
Shoe-shining days over for Fieldays, but tractor pull a main draw
At Fieldays, exhibitors from around the country - and the world - come to show off the latest farming innovations.
In its 57th year Fieldays is still a hit for farmers across the
At Fieldays, exhibitors from around the country - and the world - come to show off the latest farming innovations Audio
Smoke or fog? Former council chair fumes at Hawke's Bay pollution doubt
The local council questions whether his photographic evidence shows smoke or fog over the Heretaunga Plains.
'Risky, misses the mark': Lawyers sue government in test case over emissions
The government is relying too heavily on planting pine trees, which even its own advisers oppose, a lawyer says. Audio
Are we wasting an opportunity to capitalise on our waste?
The size of New Zealand's waste problem, and how much it's costing us, has been laid bare in a new report. Audio
The push to power farms by solar
The new kit and financing to increase solar use on farms Audio
Drones becoming increasingly popular on farms
Drones are being used in more and more innovative ways on farms. Dronezup owner Jordan Salmons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Lawyers sue govt over emissions reduction plan
Lawyers for Climate Action NZ have launched action against Climate Minister Simon Watts over country's emissions reduction plan. The group's executive director Jessica Palairet spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Farmers expected to come on board as methane science advances
Some farming groups are opposed, but the PM's chief science adviser says farmers need to see the products work.
Our Changing World: Tagging green sea turtles
Late last year an unprecedented number of green sea turtles, or honu, washed up on New Zealand’s coastline.
Many were nursed back to health and released back into the wild – and some were returned… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 June 2025
In today's episode, the government is being warned there could be diplomatic retaliation from Israel after New Zealand joined with a number of other allies in imposing sanctions on two Israeli… Audio
Vessel pulls up six tonnes of protected stony coral
A New Zealand vessel has pulled up six tonnes of protected stony coral in a single trawl. Deep Sea Conservation Coalition's Karli Thomas spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
AgriZeroNZ on methane-cutting technologies
AgriZeroNZ - a partnership between the government and major agribusiness - has invested $191 million into methane-cutting technologies with the aim of cutting emissions by 30 percent by 2030. Head of… Audio
Groundswell call for govt to withdraw from Paris Agreement
Groundswell has been ramping up a campaign for the government to pull out of the Paris Agreement - a legally binding international treaty on climate change - in the run up to Fieldays. Co-founder… Audio
Landowners trying to safeguard native forests could be stopped
Landowners trying to safeguard native forests and wetlands could soon be turned away by the QEII National Trust. The conservation organisation said it is facing a funding crunch and from next month… Audio
The company doing things with food nobody else wants
Rescued Kitchen turns surplus bread into crumbs and tonnes of tomatoes into sauces.
Council must fix issues with Shotover wastewater plant
The Environment Court has ruled the Queenstown Lakes District Council must fix issues with its troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant.
A 10-fold increase in rocket launches would start harming the ozone layer
The international space industry is on a growth trajectory, but new research shows a rapid increase in rocket launches would damage the ozone layer. Several hundred rockets are launched globally...
Seabed mine fears ignite coast towns on Ocean Day
A match lit six weeks ago in Ōpunakē has ignited fires the length of the North Island with seabed mining opponents taking to the coast on World Ocean Day.
