Greenpeace
Greenpeace urges total ban on seabed mining after court win
Greenpeace wants seabed mining stopped altogether after a company's bid to mine ironsands off the coast of South Taranaki was thrown out. Trans-Tasman Resources had earlier won approval from the… Audio
A practical guide to giving up plastics
It's been called the environmental scourge of our age - so what can individuals do ? Will Mc Callum is the head of Oceans at Greenpeace UK who has just written 'How to Give up Plastic - a guide to… Audio
Greenpeace say sentence will mean fewer people ‘standing-up for what they believe in’
Two of its protestors will wait months for sentencing after pleading guilty to interfering with an oil exploration ship. Video, Audio
Greenpeace slams plastic initiative
Greenpeace is calling the Beat Plastic declaration today by large local and international companies rubbish. The environmental lobby group says the reduction pledge ignores the bigger picture. Audio
Taranaki seabed mining appeal kicks off in High Court
Last year New Zealand's first ever consent for seabed mining was granted to Trans Tasman Resources. The company is now authorised to dig up a patch of the ocean floor off the coast of South Taranaki… Audio
Oil, gas exploration to end, but govt could do more - Norman
The government is pulling the plug on new offshore oil and gas exploration. It's announced there will be no new permits offered by the government in the annual Block Offer - except onshore in Taranaki… Audio
Further claims of spying by Thompson and Clark
Thompson and Clark hasn't just been paid by the government to spy on Greenpeace and earthquake claimants in Christchurch. It's also been monitoring the activities of another three activist groups… Audio
PM's oil and gas comments 'create uncertainty' in Taranaki
Taranaki Engineering Consortium chairman Pat Hills says the prime minister's comments about the long-term future of oil and gas exploration are unsettling, and an end to exploration would impact on… Audio
Ardern urged to clarify oil, gas plans
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is being told she must be honest about exactly what her plans are for oil and gas exploration. On Monday, in a surprise move, she personally accepted a Greenpeace… Audio
Bridges demands clarity on Ardern's oil & gas plans
The National Party leader, Simon Bridges, says Jacinda Ardern should be honest about exactly what her plans are for oil and gas exploration. On Monday, in a surprise move, the Prime Minister… Audio
Investigation begins into whether Govt spied on Greenpeace, earthquake victims
The State Services Commission has appointed Doug Martin, a senior public servant, to investigate whether Southern Response spied on its customers, and whether MBIE spied on Greenpeace. Audio
'Oil companies need to be history' - Russel Norman
The Prime Minister's pledge not to grant new mining permits on conservation land leaves the door open for oil and gas exploration on land not controlled by the Department of Conservation. Jacinda… Video, Audio
Greenpeace issues warning to seismic survey ship
Greenpeace is warning the seismic survey ship Amazon Warrior will be challenged when it enters New Zealand waters.
Bag ban tip of the plastic iceberg
Countdown's ban on bags from the end of 2018 is great news - but it's only a dent in the mountain of plastic produced and used every year, Greenpeace's Elena Di Palma writes.
Greenpeace goes to court over surveillance, alleges links to govt
Greenpeace is hoping a court case will help protect the privacy of its staff and volunteers after confirmation they were spied on. Its director Dr Russel Norman joins us. Audio
Protesters block Canterbury irrigation project
Greenpeace protestors who chained themselves to machinery and pipes at a mid-Canterbury irrigration scheme early this morning have come down.
Greenpeace activists chain themselves to digger
Seven Greenpeace activists tonight remain chained to pipes and machinery at the construction site for the Central Plains Water Scheme. Greenpeace activist Alex Green and Ayla Thomas explain why. Video, Audio
Greenpeace activists chain selves to pipes in water protest
Greenpeace activists have chained themselves to pipes at the construction site of the Central Plains Water Scheme in Canterbury. Campaigner Genevieve Toop is one of the protesters, and tells us what's… Audio
Greenpeace blames intensive farming for dirty water and illness
Greenpeace wants the Government to cancel the $480 million earmarked for irrigation schemes, which it claims only encourages intensive dairying. Audio
Greenpeace protesters swim in front of oil exploration ship
Protesters have spent the day trying to block an oil exploration ship near the Waiarapa coast.
