Environment
Community takes stand to protect birds after Ashley River 4WD ban rejected
Four-wheel drive enthusiasts and environmentalists will need to work together to protect birds nesting along the river.
Delay before new quarantine facility opens for plant, seed testing
MPI has pushed out the opening date for the facility that will test imported plant material by at least five months.
Butterfly numbers low across the world - and NZ no exception
Insect enthusiast Norm Twigge volunteers at a Tauranga butterfly house and has never seen numbers so low. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23 October 2024
In today's episode, a large scrub fire in Waikato has burned more than 1000 hectares of land including through an ecologically significant wetland. A rare orchid is a risk, as firefighters battle to… Audio
Minister on restricting council fresh water rules
The Labour party's shadow attorney-general, David Parker, is accusing the government of meddling in local government affairs specifically freshwater regulations. Corin Dann spoke to Minister for the… Audio
Manawanui's wreck an unwanted guest at global meeting
The Detail: The wreck of the Manawanui is leaving an oily sheen on the water, and taking the shine off the job of hosting world leaders, including the King.
Manawanui wreck the unwanted guest at CHOGM
The wreck of the Manawanui is leaving an oily sheen on the water, and taking the shine of the job of hosting world leaders including the King Audio
How Mount Maunganui businesses aim to reduce environmental footprint
It comes after growing concerns from the community over pollution in the area.
World needs 300 large protected areas by 2030 - study
The goal of protecting 30 percent of the ocean by 2030 was made at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity Conference (COP15) in December 2022.
Expert Feature: Mangroves
To some they are an eye sore and should be removed, but mangroves play a vital role in our eco system We're invited Dr Carolyn Lundquist, a Principal Scientist in Marine Ecology at NIWA and an… Audio
A walk on the farm
The finalists in the NZI Rural Women New Zealand Business Awards have been announced. The awards recognise entrepreneurial prowess, and the part rural businesswomen play in strengthening rural… Audio
Volunteers' quick response saved lives, Coastguard says
Coastguard credits the quick response of volunteers and nearby boaties for saving lives after a boat capsized on Auckland's Manukau Bar yesterday. Coastguard's Simon Marshall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Cherry orchard removes cyclone-damanged trees
Gloriavale leavers and their advocates have condemned what they say is 30 years of inaction by bureaucrats and politicians. Jean Edwards reports. Audio
'Challenging' salvage efforts underway on sunken Manawanui
The NZDF is working to retrieve three shipping containers, while Samoan authorities are working on fuel removal.
Are you worried about fortnightly rubbish collection?
Heading towards Auckland's zero waste goal, about 10,000 households will soon face a trial of fortnightly pick-ups. Audio
Tree felling on hold over concerns about kiwi
RNZ understands the developer has received a formal letter requesting a sweep of the property with a kiwi-detecting dog.
Gisborne forestry firm's plan to battle woody debris
A Gisborne forestry firm plans to install three steel debris nets to reduce the amount of woody debris clogging waterways after severe storms.
Sydney beaches to reopen after tar balls wash ashore
The tar balls have since been confirmed as a mixture of chemicals consistent with those found in cleaning and cosmetic products as well as fuel oil.
New fast-track bill criteria still 'heavily weighted against environment' - critic
Officially recommended changes include giving one minister the ability to nominate projects, and putting the final say on approving them to a panel of experts.
Building enough supply chain resilience, sustainability to survive next global crisis
Analysis - External events can severely disrupt the flow of goods, delay deliveries or damage critical infrastructure.
