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Pig farm hit with record fine after 'appalling' offending
The farm had sewage tanks overflowing into waterways, with repeated violations one of "the worst cases" officials had ever dealt with.. Video
Milford Great Walk reopens after track damaged by avalanches
The Milford Track is open to the public again, with Department of Conservation staff finally able to get in and restore damaged tracks. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025
A KiwiSaver provider says that while National's proposed contribution rate increase is positive, the scheme's incentives need to be front and centre in discussions leading into next year's election; A… Audio
How much food is wasted in NZ every year?
For the first time, a report has measured just how much is thrown away or lost across the entire food chain.
Call for changes to tackle overheating homes in summer
Too many new homes are overheating in the increasingly hot summers and the government is being urged to follow other countries' leads and do something about it. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025
National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver contributions to a combined 12% by 2032 - bringing it in line with Australia; Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says his second term will be focused… Audio
COP30 climate summit draws to a close
The COP30 climate summit has drawn to a close after two weeks of talks in the city of Belem, Brazil. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts spoke to Melissa Chan Green. Audio
What did countries agree to at COP30?
Fossil fuels, finance, trade and forests were all on the agenda, although the words 'fossil fuels' were notably absent from the final agreement.
Compromise COP30 climate deal doesn't mention fossil fuels
The world's biggest historic emitter, the United States, declined to send an official delegation.
Why you may pay more for parking on your summer holiday
Explainer - Whether you're a local or a tourist, you'll need to pay for parking at three top visitor destinations starting next month.
Fishing protest convoy crosses Auckland's Harbour Bridge
The One Ocean protest drove across Auckland on Saturday morning.
Shane Jones says 'it's a bit late' as recreational fishers oppose Hauraki reforms
But Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says their leaders signed up to the policy, "so it's a bit late for them to cry now".
Taranaki environmental and conservation work recognised
Young trappers helping preserve biodiversity, a charity diverting waste from landfill and farmers leading the way with freshwater mahi are among the winners of the regional council's Environmental…
Large fire breaks out at COP30
A large fire at the venue of COP 30 in Belem, Brazil has forced participants to evacuate. Audio
Government quietly rejects advice to set more ambitious 'net negative' emissions goal
The decision to retain the 2050 net-zero target ignores Climate Change Commission advice that New Zealand can, and should be, doing more.
Government quietly rejects more ambitious climate targets
The government has quietly rejected advice to set a much more ambitious long-term target for New Zealand's carbon emissions. The Climate Change Commission wanted the country to aim for net-negative… Audio
Marlin and reef fish at risk of being commercialised
"Keep marlin and reef fish off the menu," That's the message from recreational fishers as the government plans to let commercial fishing companies keep and sell bycatch, that right now can't be used… Audio
'Going backwards': Concern mounts over wilding pine threat
Environment Southland acting CEO Rob Phillips said about $25 million was needed to tackle the issue, on top of the "ballpark" $20 million already spent.
Gareth Morgan happy to see feral cat 'crime family' added to official hit list
Not a fan of letting cats wander where they please, he is thrilled the government has stopped "pussyfooting" around the issue. Audio
Pacific climate leaders 'deeply disappointed' in COP31 decision
Australia and the Pacific had most of the support to host the UN climate meeting, but the process meant if there was no resolution with Türkiye, the default city of Bonn would have hosted the meeting. Audio