Environment
Centuries-old enormous black coral found in Fiordland
A large black coral believed to be centuries old is one of the largest ever found in the waters of New Zealand, researchers say. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 January
An IT expert says even more of the country's patient information portals are at risk - because there's no-one checking private providers; A Southland GP says skin cancer is reaching an almost epidemic… Audio
Dead hammerhead sharks washing up in Auckland
Dead hammerhead sharks have been washing up on shore in north Auckland, perplexing some beachgoers. Marine biologist and shark enthusiast Riley Elliot spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Leaders warn tourism risks Blue Spring taonga
A popular five-kilometre walkway and crystal-clear Blue Spring near Putaruru is drawing growing numbers of visitors, but also unsafe parking, rubbish, and damage to the area. South Waikato Mayor Gary… Audio
11 stranded whales euthanised, 42 returned to sea
Eleven whales have been euthanised five days on from a mass stranding in Golden Bay.
'It's a little taonga': Saving one of our rarest plants
A critically endangered forget-me-not is being saved from the brink of extinction.
Court decision sets up a big year for freshwater
Analysis: It's reasonable to assume freshwater will be a hot topic in the general election, partly, perhaps, because cow herds are expanding.
Billionaire's superyacht makes stop in Dunedin
The $69 million yacht is owned by Australian businessman and philanthropist Andrew Forrest.
A walk through a forest that's closed to the public
Wainuiomata Regional Park forest is home to centuries-old trees, along with kiwi, but is under threat.
Fruit fly found in Auckland suburb; restrictions in place
A biosecurity operation is underway in Auckland's Mt Roskill after a Queensland fruit fly was found.
Caught in a web: Biologist discovers possible new spider species
A Taranaki biologist is overjoyed after discovering what is thought to be a new species of spider.
'Outside the box': Swimming excavator dredges river
An amphibious excavator has begun dredging the pop-up garden patch growing out of a river in central Blenheim.
'Always exciting' - Bumper season for kākāpō breeding
The first kākāpō breeding season in four years could be the biggest in decades, the Department of Conservation (DOC) says.
Our Right to Wander
The Outdoor Access Commission has just this morning released its report on the state of public land access in Aotearoa New Zealand. Anna is joined by Dan Wildy, the Chief Executive of the Outdoor… Audio
Orakei residents fed up with frequent sewage overflows
Residents fed up with frequent sewage overflows ruining what should be their picturesque coastal view. Felix Walton reports. Audio
The hidden river that shapes central Wellington
Most locals may not know the Kumutoto stream is flowing beneath their feet.
'Most things seem to die': Warning over unchecked spread of invasive worm
An environmental group calling for control of parchment worm in the Marlborough Sounds has criticised the Marlborough District Council for years of inaction.
Stolen turtles leave locals mad as shell
Several prized reptiles have been taken from a park enclosure, and police are getting involved.
Jono Ridler embarks on 90-day swim for the ocean
How long can you swim before getting tired - an hour? Two? How about 90 days? Jono Ridler is an ultra-marathon swimmer about to embark on a 90-day swim, spanning a whopping 1600 kilometres. Called… Audio
Scientists investigate venomous spider 'hotspots'
The invasive noble false widow spider was first spotted in Porirua last year with further sightings in Christchurch, Nelson, Waikato and Northland.
