Environment
Environmental group scrutinises DOC frog report
Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki says the latest amphibian conservation status report uses mining company research.
Auckland's trash is another town's treasure
Ecogas is New Zealand's only plant of its kind processing food waste. Its co-founder says that's embarrassing.
Stories from Our Changing World
On Our Changing World, Claire Concannon heads to Waikereru Ecosanctuary, a privately owned conservation project on the lands of Professor Dame Anne Salmond. New Zealander of the year in 2013, she's… Audio
Survey finds thousands more endangered Archey's frogs
A new survey shows there are thousands more critically endangered Archey's frogs than previously thought. Environment reporter Kate Green reports. Audio
2 Degrees to put cell towers into microsleeps to save power
Mobile company 2 degrees will put its cellphone towers into microsleeps to save power and reduce its carbon emissions. Climate correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Residents to petition council over claim sewage is seeping into their wells
Concerned Selwyn residents say nitrate levels in their drinking water are being pushed up by human effluent spread on fields near their homes.
Auckland Business Chamber launches 10-point energy plan
A coalition of energy leaders, led by the Auckland Business Chamber, is launching a 10-point Energy Action Plan. Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Bridges spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Auckland's trash is another town's treasure
Ecogas is New Zealand's only plant of its kind processing food waste. Its co-founder says that's embarrassing. Audio
Cook Islands and China partnership agreement released
Cooperation on seabed mining, the establishment of diplomatic missions and preferential treatment in regional and multi-lateral fora are some of the standouts in the Comprehensive Strategic… Audio
Sustainable marine sector could boost economy: Report
A new report says a more sustainable marine sector has the potential to power New Zealand's export growth, boosting our economy by an additional $4 billion annually. Westpac industry economist Paul… Audio
Barred from US-Russia talks on Ukraine, Europe scrambles for response with Paris talks
The leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Netherlands, Denmark - as well as top officials from NATO and the European Union - arrived in the French capital for crisis…
Marine experts oppose MPI upped crayfish catch proposal
Conservationists are at odds with Fisheries New Zealand over a proposal to increase the commercial crayfish catch limit in the Eastern North Island. Audio
Sewerage pipeline work near tapū lake to continue despite protests
The construction of a controversial sewerage pipeline near a Rotorua lake considered tapū by mana whenua is set to continue despite protests.
Conservationists at odds with proposed commercial crayfish catch limit
Conservationists are at odds with Fisheries New Zealand over a proposal to increase the commercial crayfish catch limit in the Eastern North Island. Fisheries New Zealand's proposing to increase the… Audio
The case for the right to repair
When was the last time you fixed a household item? Or even thought about repairing it before throwing it out? Audio
The Rata returns
Nature is putting on a spectacular display in South Westland where Rata trees are in full bloom. Audio
'Disgusting': Clean-up volunteers blocked by Desert Road closure
Keep New Zealand Beautiful says 200 volunteers were blocked from cleaning a stretch of Desert Road "riddled" with bottles and waste despite being closed for maintenance. Audio
Life on the water: Troublemakers, cruise ships and saving lives
No two days are the same for Environment Southland's harbourmaster Lyndon Cleaver, who shares what life is like on the water.
Anxiety can be debilitating, but controlling it starts with a simple step
Sociologist and best-selling author Martha Beck shares how she curbs her own off-the-charts anxiety.
How scientists hope to predict the next big quake
Researchers from Otago, Victoria and Massey universities, along with GNS Science, establish a relationship to earthquake swarms and slow slip quakes along the Hikurangi subdication zone, but often…
