Environment
Research suggests humpback whale population may be growing
An international study involving researchers from the University of Auckland shows humpback breeding is getting more competitive, suggesting the population is growing. Felix Walton has more. Audio
DOC defends decision to stop maintaining sinkhole track
The Department of Conservation is defending its decision to stop maintaining the track to the country's deepest natural sinkhole. DOC Visitor Safety Manager Andy Roberts spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Government considers scrapping clean car standards
The government is considering completely scrapping the clean car standard that sets limits for vehicle emissions. Climate Change correspondent Kate Newton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Leave granted to appeal part of Dome Valley landfill approval
Legal action over a controversial mega-dump in Auckland's Dome Valley is continuing, with Forest and Bird granted leave to appeal part of the decision to approve the landfill.
A gold mine, a giant company and a community divided
Central Otago is sitting on a gold mine that may be worth billions, but tensions are simmering.
Around the motu: Samantha Gee, RNZ's Nelson based reporter
Samantha discusses a study of Tasman river catchments aimed at protecting communities in extreme weather, the worries over the crew on the former Interislander, Aratere, which has been in NZ waters… Audio
Suspected avian botulism outbreak in Greytown
Dead and sick birds had been found, however, the town's wastewater treatment process isn't affected.
DOC faces pushback over Harwoods Hole track closure
DOC is facing local pushback after closing the track to the country's deepest natural sinkhole over safety concerns. Nelson mayor Nick Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Green fuel needs a leg-up to be viable, modelling shows
There are calls for more support for green fuel alternatives as the Middle East conflict exposes New Zealand's vulnerability to fuel supply chain shocks. Audio
A gold mine, an Australia mining giant, and a community divided
Central Otago is sitting on a gold mine that may be worth billions, but the decision of whether to dig has tensions simmering. Audio
An underwater 'jewel of the north' is under threat
A native urchin species is grazing the Poor Knights Islands down to bare rock. But what can be done?
Biosecurity NZ confident fruit fly will be eradicated, again
Staff are out in South Auckland after finding more Oriental fruit flies in Papatoetoe on Monday.
Reusable scheme diverts 175,000 cups from landfill
A reusable container company says it's saved 175 thousand cups and food trays from landfill in its first year. FillGood operations manager Ali Kirkpatrick spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'A fuel which is under our control' - shifting from our reliance on gas and coal
With LNG on the way, The Detail looks at two possible fuel alternatives that could deal to New Zealand's reliance on gas and coal
Echo Technology expands footprint, acquires new company
Echo Technology is acquiring BMS, a specialist in secure data storage disposal and the refurbishment and resale of end‑of‑life IT equipment.
How supercritical geothermal energy could change our future
With LNG on the way, The Detail looks at two possible fuel alternatives that could deal to New Zealand's reliance on gas and coal. Audio
Trapping zone widens as more fruit flies found
The discovery of three more Oriental fruit flies is not unexpected and shows surveillance is working, Biosecurity NZ says,
Partly treated, chlorinated sewage could be pumped off Canterbury coast
Christchurch City Council is looking at ways to mitigate the stench from Bromley's damaged treatment plant.
Track to country's deepest natural sinkhole permanently closed
Harwoods Hole at the top of the South Island has been permanently closed over safety concerns.
Fishing for a win, the National Party does a backflip
The Hauraki Gulf is back in the spotlight, as National leaves the commercial fishing industry sweating - and confused
