Environment
Bluff gorse stoush: Ex-councillor hasn't paid bill
Karen Arnold has been embroiled in a battle with Invercargill council since 2022.
In defence of the humble moth
The humble moth often gets a bad rap compared to its more glamorous relative, the butterfly. But moths are actually an important part of our ecosystem. And Wairarapa local Jim O'Malley thinks so too -… Audio
Protecting a herd of Fiordland Wapiti causes controversy
Forest and Bird has criticised the move to protect a herd of wapiti deer - or North American elk, in Fiordland National Park but ecologist Cam Speedy says it's the right move. Audio
Jack Hobbs: "Plants are good for us!"
Nearly 50 years ago, Jack Hobbs began working on transforming some farmland in Manurewa into what is now Auckland Botanic Gardens. Audio
Govt to consider protections for elk in Fiordland National Park
The government will consider protections for elk, or wapiti deer, living in Fiordland National Park. Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The platform on sticks that's a precursor to a new harbour crossing
There's a mysterious yellow vessel in the Waitematā Harbour. The Detail investigates.
Couple's journey from 'disaster' hemp to award-winning soil mix
A next-generation living soil developed by a husband and wife in their Taranaki backyard has been named Germany's Garden Product of the Year. Audio
Drilling for Auckland's mythical harbour crossing
There's a mysterious yellow vessel in the Waitemata Harbour. The Detail investigates. Audio
This Weekend: Orchids on show
The New Zealand Orchid society is putting on their Annual Autumn Orchid Show with hundreds of rare and unique flowers being judged, including some for sale! Audio
From mattresses to marijuana: Illegal dumping problem grows
Frustrations are growing as illegal dumping plagues Auckland and leaves ratepayers with a multi-million dollar bill.
Tourists called on to help count Kaikōura’s whales
The Great Kaikōura Whale Count will be held throughout the month of June, with volunteers needed to help spot whales as they swim past the Kaikōura coastline.
Critter of the Week: Speargrass
Speargrass might not win any popularity contests - its sharp spikes can draw blood from unsuspecting trampers - but for one of New Zealand's most endangered insects, the stout speargrass (Aciphylla… Audio
Feral cats endanger native birds
Huge numbers of predatory feral cats are endangering our native birds populations as well as killing other wildlife. Predator Free NZ Trust chief executive Jessi Morgan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Predator Free Wellington $1.75m short
Big chunks of funding for the group behind the eradication of rats from the Miramar peninsula are running out. Audio
NZ's feral cat population double that of domesticated cats
Lincoln University Masters graduate Natalie Blackstock says previous research shows there are 2.4 million feral cats in New Zealand compared with 1.2 million pet cats. Blackstock spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Social housing for crayfish
We're heading to the Bay of Plenty where a special project is underway to restore marine life. Audio
NZ oceans absorbing more heat than anywhere else: Study
A study has found New Zealand's slice of the ocean is absorbing more heat than anywhere else on the planet. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Scientist tracks warming rates in southern hemisphere
A leading climate scientist has discovered the globe is warming faster around New Zealand, Tasmania, and the North Pacific. Audio
Shower Thoughts: How does DOC know how long a walk should take?
Is there a mathematical formula? Is someone walking every track and reporting back how long it takes? We pull back the curtain on DOC signage. Audio
Winners of 2024 Prime Minister's Science Prizes announced
From helpful plant-fungus combos, to studying anxiety - the latest Prime Minister's Science Prizes have been awarded.
