Environment
City Councillor slams "protected" gulf zones that still allow fishing
A City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn that the Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tikapa Moana. Audio
Tackling nitrogen's 'gnarly' problems on farm
The government is doubling down on supporting the development of new tools to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on farm with a new co-investment, following its decision not to price agricultural…
Santana Minerals defends plan to fast-track Central Otago gold mine
Opponents say the fast-track process rides roughshod over the environment and the local community.
We can all help stop the spread of deadly hornets
The discovery of yellow-legged hornets is frightening. They're aggressive, and a threat to people and honey bees. Here's how to help.
Fourth hornet queen found in Auckland
It brings the total number of hornets found to six.
Forecasters predict warm and wet end to 2025
Earth Sciences New Zealand are reporting an 80% chance of La Niña conditions in its latest Seasonal Climate Outlook for November to January. Chris Brandolino spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Warning as 'Bird of the Year' begins attacking Wellington walkers
The champion kārearea has its talons out in the capital. Audio
Council issues warning over bird attacks in Wellington
The Bird of the Year winner has its talons out in Wellington - where people are being attacked on a popular bush walk by nesting karearea, New Zealand falcons. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Conservationist believes biosecurity's response to hornets 'inadequate'
A conservationist and former bee keeper is describing biosecurity's response to the yellow legged hornet as "hopelessly inadequate". Three queens have been discovered on Auckland's North Shore, one in… Audio
Visitors warned to watch for birds crash landing in Kaikōura
Crash landings for the vulnerable Kaikōura tītī birds is more common in March and April - but happen from August to March during breeding season as well.
How to make your own hornet traps
A former bee keeper is calling for a united Auckland front to eliminate the threat of yellow-legged hornets.
Christchurch trials sheep to reduce Port Hills fire risk
Christchurch City Council is trialling sheep as a way to combat fire risk in the Port Hills. The popular Kennedys Bush track is closed until Wednesday to allow sheep to graze the dry grass in the… Audio
Garden Festival buzz has sting in the tail
There's a bit of a buzz about this year's Taranaki Garden Festival. Among the five new gardens opening for the event is the Bee Valley Flower Farm which has proven a magnet for bumble bees. Taranaki… Audio
Landmark Māori freshwater rights case in court this week
Wai Manawa Whenua is challenging the Crown in the High Court, saying decades of inaction have failed to protect Aotearoa's waterways.
Z Energy apologises for 'greenwashing' ad campaign after legal action
Consumer and two environmental groups took legal action claiming the campaign was misleading and greenwashing.
Landmark case over water rights
On Monday a landmark case will begin in the High Court in Wellington over fresh water. Audio
Oyster farmers claim Watercare are 'box ticking' after contamination apology
About half an olympic swimming pools worth of wastewater has overflowed into the Mahurangi River. Audio
Stinking voodoo lillies to flower for first time in seven years
Who ever said "be sure to the smell the flowers along the way" probably never sniffed the complex blend of rotting meat, wet dog and sewage; apparently the signature fragrance of Voodoo lillies. It… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 31 October 2025
In today's episode, 13 measles cases are confirmed across New Zealand, with more than 2-thousand close contacts identified so far; The Waitangi Tribunal has found New Zealand's citizenship laws are in… Audio
Hundreds of thousands to fix DOC damaged signs
The Department of Conservation is pleading with vandals to stop targeting its signs, with repairs last year costing more than 350-thousand dollars The Department says it's green and yellow signs have… Audio
