Environment
Annual whale and dolphin count
The fifth annual whale and dolphin count takes place this weekend. Whale and Dolphin Watch New Zealand are encouraging people to rack up the sightings and contribute to the knowledge around our marine… Audio
Celebrating the success of Whenua Hou for birdlife rejuvenation
Matariki weekend will see the 25th anniversary of Whenua Hou or Codfish Island predator free sanctuary. It's been a remarkable success, pulling kakapo from the jaws of extinction as well as helping… Audio
Introducing: Turning The Tide
A new six-part video series highlights the state of our oceans, and efforts from researchers, Māori and other partners to develop sustainable solutions. Audio
Documentary filmmaker Frederique Olivier on living in the extremes
A field guide, naturalist and documentary filmmaker, Frederique Olivier has 22 Antarctic seasons under her belt, as well as expeditions to far-flung and freezing places like Greenland and Svalbard. Audio
Expert Feature: Planting
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, today's expert feature is for you. The aptly named Gus Flower is the operations manager at Hamilton Gardens, one of our most varied and… Audio
Turning the Tide | Episode 1: The State of Our Seas
We look at the issues affecting our coastal marine environment through Professors Shears & Pilditch of Auckland University, including kina barrens in the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 3: Supporting Marine Restoration
We look at Nick Shears' research trial to remove kina from barrens in a marine reserve in Queen Charlotte Sound, and we highlight research to find sustainable solutions to marine coastal issues. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 4: Collaboration in Action
We focus on the importance of collaboration, from local government and businesses, to Māori representatives and government departments, to protect the coastal marine environment. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 5: Passing on the Knowledge
Both Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Mokopuna and Marlborough Girls College seek to instil awareness, understanding, and a desire to protect our marine environment for future generations. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 6: What Could a Sustainable Future Look Like?
How do we create a future sustainable sea? The work of Tane & Clare Bradley of Agrisea, to do with seaweed, is one effort to provide guardianship of and to protect our seas for future generations. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 2: Mātauranga-Led Restoration
In Ōhiwa Harbour, we learn about the research and restoration of mussel beds led by Kura Paul-Burke, with doctoral and undergraduate research students, in a Mātauranga Māori-led approach. Video
University of Waikato to set up marine research centre in Tauranga
The facility, at Sulphur Point, will boast research laboratories, classrooms and public engagement spaces.
Divers destroy invasive seaweed found near marine reserve
It was the first time the pest, which smothers native seaweeds and shellfish beds, had been found close to mainland Auckland.
Graham Leonard: Is it ok to ski on an active volcano?
How risky is it to ski on Ruapehu, and what have we learned from previous eruptions, both recent and historic? Audio
Investigations underway after pylon falls over causing outages
Multiple investigations are underway after a pylon toppled over cutting off power to most of Northland yesterday. The pylon ended up on its side in farmland in Glorit north of Auckland. At this stage… Audio
Residents demand council throw out report on sea level rise
Homeowners are worried insurance companies will use the report as an excuse to refuse to cover their homes.
Around the motu: David Williams in Christchurch
Otautahi/Christchurch has just hosted the Environmental Defence Society conference, which followed the huge nature march in Auckland against some Government policies. Audio
What is 'girl mossing'?
You've probably heard of 'girl bossing' but 'girl-mossing' is the new social media movement Oprah Winfrey's getting behind. Snuggling into soft green moss isn't just a form of nature therapy, it… Audio
Sail GP abandons ship on further races
Sail GP has abandonded ship on further races in Christchurch's Lyttleton Harbour without saying exactly why, but during the March event it's Chief Executive Russell Coutts was annoyed the first day of… Audio
'He's forgotten his job': Minister called out over conservation comments
Tama Potaka says the view that every single species must be saved is an "ambitious objective". Video, Audio
