Environment
The cost-effective solution to water impurity
For a country that has been marketed as 100% pure, water quality has long been a concern in Aotearoa. But in Southland, they've identified one solution that is not only cost-effective but also… Audio
Full circle composting on a Tararua dairy farm
The team at Waka Dairies near Dannevirke is turning waste from milking cows into fertiliser that can be worked back into the farm.
ECan left waiting for advice on large solar farms
Canterbury's regional council is none the wiser on how to respond to large-scale solar farm applications.
Climatologist Alan Robock on why he doubts we can geoengineer
American climatologist Alan Robock on what nuclear winter would be like - and why geoengineering our way out of climate change could accidentally lead us there
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Bananas becoming popular to grow in Northland
When you're buying bananas at the supermarket - you'll see they come from places like Ecuador or the Philippines, and you could be forgiven for thinking we can't grow them in New Zealand. First Up's… Audio
Axe to fall on New Plymouth trees as part of makeover
The chainsaws are coming for a swathe of mature trees which line the streets in downtown New Plymouth. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports. Audio
Shane Jones told limiting oil clean-up liability against international practice
.Advisers warned the Minister for Resources that his plans to limit industry liability for the clean-up costs of was more lenient that Australia and the UK.
Northland man's wetland destruction leads to court order
Northland's largest wetland has suffered significant damage to an area the size of 54 rugby fields after a landowner allowed livestock to enter, sprayed pesticides and illegally installed drains.
Water restrictions could be on the way for Taranaki
The Regional Council is warning that the current La Nina weather pattern along with climate change could lead to further restrictions on how much water can be taken from rivers in the area.
Marc Wilson: The psychology of Forest Bathing
Shinrin yoku is the Japanese practice of 'forest bathing', which is growing in popularity here and around the world for its physiological and psychological benefits. Audio
DOC 'cautiously optimistic' for New Zealand's rarest bird
Fewer than 40 New Zealand fairy terns survive - making it six times rarer than the kākāpō, which is often treated as the "poster bird" for our most endangered species.
There's a reason whale song strikes a chord with humans
Most of us are familiar with whale song, but new research suggests that the structure of the song - the individual parts that make up the whole - has similarities to human language. Audio
Over 100 venomous snakes found in Sydney backyard
The snakes can be venomous to humans and, if bitten, can cause symptoms of swelling, nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea and muscle pain. Audio
'Are we being tough enough?': Wineries fall short on wastewater compliance
A dozen wineries failed to meet wastewater compliance rules during harvest 2024, with high staff turnover partly to blame, a new report shows.
Why New Zealand's latest climate pledge lacks 'good faith'
Analysis: The Paris Agreement requires nations to provide a new pledge every five years, and New Zealand's latest just meets the bare minimum increase.
More methane enters atmosphere than once thought
The most likely culprit is wetlands, says a climate science veteran, especially in tropical areas such as Congo, Southeast Asia and the Amazon and southern Brazil.
Hawke’s Bay biosecurity expert battles the baddies
Mediterranean fanworm and the clubbed tunicate were the most common marine pests in Hawke's Bay.
'Seeing I'm going to heaven, I'll be able to do it there' - Brian Turner dies aged 80
The Dunedin-born writer, sportsman, conservationist and environmental activist died yesterday, aged 80.
Your friendly local environment centre
The Tairāwhiti Environment Centre is empowering the local community to minimise waste and learn about biodiversity.
Our Changing World: Reducing waste at Tairāwhiti Environment Centre
Claire Concannon heads to the Tairāwhiti Environment Centre to learn about their mahi, and about their neighbours – Gizzy Kai Rescue.
This centre is one of 22 across New Zealand that falls under… Audio
