Environment
Insecticide chlorpyrifos faces ban
An insecticide used on pastures and grain crops and as a biosecurity treatment for pest species could soon be banned.
Michael Oppenheimer
Extreme storms and unbelievable heat. Climate science pioneer, Michael Oppenheimer, tells Guyon how weather events will change as the atmosphere heats up - and what we need to do to prepare ourselves… Video, Audio
Lake in decay - neighbours keep windows closed from 'horrific stench'
Residents around Sullivan Lake are bracing for another smelly summer from decaying vegetation and decomposing wildlife.
Over a third of PNG's logging exports come from abusive forest clearing practices
Civil society groups and community representatives from across Papua New Guinea say the government must take action to end the widespread abuse of Forest Clearing Authorities (FCAs).
Hawke's Bay bird watching voted a top family attraction
A Hawke's Bay bird-watching experience has been voted one of the top 15 family-friendly excursions in the world. Audio
Outdoor Gravity using wool, hemp fibres to make hot tubs more sustainable
A Bay of Plenty tourism company is on a mission to make locally made hot tubs more environmentally friendly - with the help of New Zealand wool.
The gulls making a menace of themselves in Christchurch
Gulls are pooping on Christchurch cafés, and no one knows what to do. Audio
Westland tourism businesses facing uncertainty
Tourism businesses in Westland are facing uncertainty heading into their busy season - as the main highway remains closed after this weekend's storm - with no firm re-opening date. State Highway 6 is… Audio
Gulls turning Christchurch's New Regent street into eyesore
Gulls are well known for swooping in and flogging food off your plate or picnic and now they are making a complete menace of themselves in Christchurch's New Regent street. Local businesses are being… Audio
Water restrictions imposed in Hawke's Bay
Water restrictions are now in place in Hawke's Bay, meaning residents are limited on how and when they can water their grass.
TV show host accuses council of 'propaganda' over sewerage scheme
Geoff Thomas - of Outdoors with Geoff fame - has called a council's claim "scandalous".
Environment Court appeal over subdivision in Whangarei resumes
An Environment Court appeal is set to resume in Whangarei on Monday, pitting plans for a new subdivision against what a hapu says is sacred land. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf has more. Audio
Cheers to good Karma
A leading voice in global fair trade and sustainable development, Albert Tucker set up the Karma Foundation with two friends. Audio
Nitrogen Friend or Foe
Scientists look at the details underpinning nitrogen and its use in agriculture, horticulture and its impacts on the environment. Audio
Critter of the Week: Papapa kopure | Orange-spotted ladybird
Is it a bird or a bug? The answer is neither! Ladybirds or ladybugs are beautiful beetles that are a great help in the garden, where they can eat up to 100 aphids per day. This week's critter is the… Audio
Los Angeles wildfire torches homes, thousands forced to flea
"It's like trying to put out a blowtorch with a squirt gun."
NZ has strong climate laws, but lacks clarity on farming and energy emissions - audit
A global effort to audit countries' responses to climate change found New Zealand has strong laws but could do better.
Dozens of tuatara to be released at Brook Waimārama Sanctuary in Nelson
It is the first mainland translocation of the reptiles in the top of the South Island.
Cooking in the coldest environment on earth
Chef Paddy Rietveld has just returned to New Zealand after spending a year at Scott Base cooking up meals for the few residents there. Audio
Battle to kill toxic species begins
A toxic plant that can temporarily cause blindness and quickly invade coastal areas has been found in large numbers established on a remote beach.
