Environment
Fishing rule changes welcomed by WWF
A conservation group says commercial fishing changes are a win for the protection of seabirds.
Aggressive pest plant discovered in Hawke's Bay
The plant can prevent native species from establishing and block drains, causing flooding.
Critter of the Week
Patangaroa or sun stars are a species of starfish found in the intertidal zones of Te Ika-a-Maui and the West Coast of the Te Waipounamu. Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Lynda Hallinan is back with some great gardening tips for the weekend. Audio
Government cancels annual ETS charge for forestry
Forestry Minister Todd McClay says cutting the charge for 2023-24 will give forest owners certainty.
If climate change is inevitable, how do we learn to live with it?
For decades George Wilkenfeld was among those arguing for his country, Australia, to do more to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Audio
Does New Zealand have a global responsibility to mine more locally?
A geology professor says New Zealand has a global responsibility to mine some of its critical minerals. Audio
My Octopus Teacher director says: Embrace your wildness
The answer to mental health problems and pollution lies in reconnecting with nature, Craig Foster says in his new book. Audio
New book from the creator of My Octopus Teacher
Craig Foster is the Academy Award-winning director of the documentary My Octopus Teacher and talks to Nights about 'Amphibious Soul: Finding the Wild in a Tame World'. Audio
Students on quest for marine protection in Wellington
Wellington primary school pupils are asking the regional council to establish a marine protected area around Worser Bay Boating Club for at least the next 10 years.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 June 2024
On today's episode, the Ministry of Health announces one in six positions will be axed amid further jobs cuts; Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson calls for changes to KiwiSaver; our reporter… Audio
Jobs for Nature programme comes to an end
Conservation projects around the country are in jeopardy, as funding through the previous government's Jobs for Nature programme comes to an end. Kate Green reports. Audio
'Fingers and toes crossed': Ski field operators poised to open
Snow guns are going full bore as southern ski fields prepare to welcome onto their slopes.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 June
On today's episode, we talk to Labour leader Chris Hipkins on allegations 23 MPs are claiming an allowance of between $34-$52,000 to stay in their own Wellington homes, agriculture emissions have been… Audio
Beekeepers continue to struggle with low profits, burden of pests
Beekeepers are struggling through a prolonged bust period for honey and say they can't afford many more costs. Audio
Federated Farmers on exclusion of agriculture from ETS
The Government has kept its promise to farmers to exclude agriculture from the Emissions Trading Scheme. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Greens on agriculture being kept out of ETS
Climate delay is the new denial: that's the message from the Green Party in response to agriculture being kept out of the Emissions Trading Scheme. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to… Audio
Climate Change Minister drowned out by School Strike for Climate activists
The Climate Change Minister was drowned out at a conference by School Strike 4 Climate activists on Tuesday.
Govt in 'denial' for keeping agriculture out of ETS
The sector is welcoming the move, but it's being panned by environment groups and the opposition.
Coalition exempts farmers from ETS, sets up fresh working group
Farmers have been given more time before they start paying for emissions.
