Environment
No-planting regeneration brings life back to Wellington private reserve
A nature-knows-best approach is bringing birdsong back to a large block of protected private land in Wellington. Audio
Avian architectural skills
New research has shown just how adept birds are at adapting to their environment. Audio
NZ deputy prime minister speaks on deep sea mining
Deputy prime minister Winston Peters was asked if New Zealand's position had changed on deep sea mining. Audio
Natives out-compete gorse in no-plant regeneration
No-plant regeneration is a method that let's nature lead the way, and its seen landscapes transform from a scrubby paddock to a lush native paradise. Famously pioneered by Hugh Wilson in Akaroa's… Audio
Lodge guests leave seafood surprise
A collection of freshwater gold clams were discovered after guests left a lodge in Ōwhango, in the central North Island.
Rarest whale in the world found by Dunedin man sat on couch, having a cup of tea
A breakthrough in the study of the world's rarest whale was found by a Dunedin man having a cup of tea on his couch.
Farmers back bill to exclude climate rules in resource consents
Federated Farmers is backing a members' bill aimed at stopping regional councils from factoring in the negative effects of climate change in consenting decisions.
Wairoa homes burgled while residents waiting for repairs
Some Wairoa residents are still figuring out when they can move back into their homes almost a month on from the second devastating flood in less than two years. Some homes have been burgled while… Audio
Former Olympic speed skater survives falling through ice
Andrew Nicholson, who attended three Winter Olympics and has just picked up four silver medals at the World Masters, speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about when he was skating on the Manorburn Dam at the… Audio
Renewed push to build a run-of-river hydro scheme on the West Coast
A West Coast lines company is reigniting a bid to build a run-of-river hydro scheme in its region - but it's facing staunch opposition. Audio
Farmer fined $98,000 after clearing native bush to sell as firewood
Hamish Reith and Ealing Farm Limited cleared nearly 10 hectares of indigenous forest.
Labour on Government's Emissions Reductions Plan
The Government's draft emissions reduction plan has been released this morning, laying out how it will meet greenhouse gas limits on the way to reaching net-zero carbon emisisons by 2050. It relies on… Audio
Legal action launched over Wairoa flooding
A Wairoa business and a land owner are taking the Hawke's Bay Regional Council to court - seeking compensation for June's flooding. The statement of claim, filed yesterday, says 500 properties were… Audio
Winston Peters wants more rational debate on deep sea mining
The NZ Foreign Minister says countries talking about the transition to a green future must understand that "we cannot get there unless...we are engaged in extraction."
Watch: Kiwi spread from Remutaka Ranges to Upper Hutt
Two plucky bird have wandered from their home, all the way to Upper Hutt. Audio
Conservation win: kiwi heard in Upper Hutt hills
A major conservation win is being celebrated in Upper Hutt where acoustic recorders set up in the hills have picked up the call of two kiwi. It's believed the birds have headed north from Wainuiomata… Audio
Tiny, rare plant translocated to Taranaki's Rotokare Sanctuary
Gratiola concinna is nationally-endangered and under threat from habitat loss and introduced weeds.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 July
Two days after an attempt on his life Donald Trump is in Milwaukee for the Republican Party's Convention, insiders are warning of mass resignations in the police force, after union members lost their… Audio
Rare and tiny native plant makes unique homecoming
A tiny and rare native wetland plant is being trans-located to Taranaki's Rotokare Sanctuary in a unique homecoming of sorts. Gratiola concinna is nationally endangered and under threat from habitat… Audio
Extremely rare whale washes ashore in Otago
The beaked specimen found near Taieri Mouth is thought to be a spade-toothed whale.
