Environment
Seabed miner retracts claim it will earn $1 billion a year
It comes after the plan was included in the list of projects up for Fast Track Bill approval.
Samoan villages told not to eat fish due to diesel leaks from Manawanui
The sunken Navy ship is leaking diesel from three spots on its underside, officials say. Audio
Illegal dumpers targeting South Auckland’s empty building sites
Illegal dumpers continue to target the South Auckland - turning empty building lots into notorious dumping sites.
Keeping an eye on the ozone hole
Claire Concannon visits a Central Otago NIWA research station to learn how and why they continue to monitor ozone.
Insurance settlement finally agreed to after 2021 Bromley plant fire
But the council is not ruling out further odour problems during planned remediation at the site.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 October 2024
In today's episode, the Navy Search and Rescue boss is currently on the water deciding on the next steps for the sunken HMZNS Manawanui, Whanau Awhina Plunket workers will now be trained as… Audio
Navy deciding on next steps for HMNZS Manawanui
The Navy Search and Rescue boss is currently on the water deciding on the next steps for the sunken HMZNS Manawanui. Reporter Susana Lei'ataua spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
How will Fonterra get off coal to meet climate goals?
Fonterra is typically the country's second biggest burner of coal, but it doesn't expect to get out of the fossil fuel for more than a decade. Chris Kane, Fonterra's director of global engineering and… Audio
It's swooping season, so how do you keep magpies at bay?
The start of spring coincides with magpie's nesting season which is when you are most likely to be dive bombed by the birds. Audio
Dead turtles spotted following HMNZS sinking in Samoa
The Samoa government has confirmed that so far no major oil leaks have been found on HMNZS Manawanui. Audio
Commonwealth expected to adopt ocean declaration
A panel of experts will discuss the urgent need for action on the global goal to protect 30 percent of the ocean by 2030 at the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Audio
Environmentalists slam 'premature' seabed minerals harvesting regulations
Cook Islands has enacted seabed minerals harvesting regulations despite concerns about the lack of 'meaningful consultation'.
Manawanui sinking: Samoa govt says oil spill risk biggest concern
No oil leaks have been found in the area where the HMNZS Manawanui sank, the Samoa government says. But a local surf tour operator said he saw both diesel and rubbish in the water. Audio
Questions remain over how HMNZS Manawanui sunk
The chief of the Navy says a dive team will conduct an investigation of the sunken HMNZS Manawanui on Tuesday. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
NZ to help Samoa with clean-up after Manawanui sinks
Fuel can be seen in the water and smelt in the air on the South side of Samoa's Upolu island, where the Navy ship, HMNZS Manawanui, sank at the weekend after hitting the reef it was mapping… Audio
Dark skies to help seabirds avoid crash landings
Turning down the lights will give Kaikōura's struggling Hutton's shearwater birds ''a fighting chance'', a local wildlife advocate says.
It's back: Scrapped Hawke's Bay dam project may be revived
A stalled, controversial plan to flood 22 hectares of conservation land in Hawke's Bay is set to be revived.
Opponents fume over a 'zombie project' brought back to life
Trans-Tasman Resources wants to mine 50 million tonnes of sea bed a year for 30 years, and it's just been included on the fast-track projects list.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
In today's episode, while the clean-up in Dunedin is underway, a local MP says a plan to buy-out flood-prone South Dunedin properties was skuppered by the current government, Samoan locals are… Audio
Samoan locals concerned over environmental impact after HMNZS Manawanui sinks
Samoan locals are concerned about the environmental impacts the HMNZS Manawanui sinking will have on the local eco system. Manu Percival spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
