Environment
West Coast sand mining operation gets go-ahead
The mine will have reduced hours due to its location next to wetlands and concerns for native birds.
Free forestry wood for those who need it
When Tasman District Council announced a free firewood giveaway last year - chaos ensued. Audio
Council unleashes new roaming dog squad
Auckland Council's new animal management team won't wait for complaints from the public before it acts. Audio
'Don't let them go': Warnings as parrots escape into wild
Exotic birds have been spotted across Auckland and pet parrots in particular are finding their way into the wild.
Rotorua pipeline protest: Council restarts injunction proceedings for Tarawera Sewerage Scheme works
A protestor says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.
Hīkoi protesting seabed mining in Taranaki
A hīkoi protesting seabed mining has travelled through Patea on Wednesday morning, ahead of the release of the projects that will be subject to fast-track legislation. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie… Audio
'Kākā-tastrophe': Check roofs for kākā, Wellington urged
People checking attics for rats have instead found a parrot with a large beak looking back at them, DOC says.
Funding to clean up contaminated sites, vulnerable landfills announced
$30 million will help councils and landowners clean up sites at risk of being affected by severe weather, the environment minister says.
What if... genomics could safeguard our food supply?
The rapid warming and periods of droughts as a result of climate change will impact our ability to grow food. Researchers at Plant and Food, AgResearch and the Bragato Research Institute are… Video
Submissions to repeal oil and gas ban open for four days
Submissions on the law change that will repeal the oil and gas exploration ban close on Wednesday after only being open for four working days. Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour on repealing of oil and gas exploration ban
The Resources Minister says repealing the oil and gas exploration ban is about ensuring New Zealand has long-term contingencies in place if we can't build out enough renewables to meet demand… Audio
Transpower works to repair lines damaged by helicopter
Parts of the Mackenzie District are in their 20th hour without power now, as Transpower works to repair lines damaged by a crop-dusting helicopter on Monday. Tekapo community board chair and local… Audio
Pacific leaders call for climate action in New York
Pacific leaders are calling on the international community for a more united approach to combat the climate crisis. Audio
Climate protesters confront Resources Minister Shane Jones
A group of climate protesters clashed with resources minister Shane Jones in central Wellington today, when he happened to walk by their march down Lambton Quay.
Greenpeace sues Fonterra over 100 percent grass-fed claim
Greenpeace is suing dairy company Fonterra for misleading customers by claiming Anchor brand butter is 100 percent NZ grass-fed. Audio
Calls for bird-terrorising cats to be contained to owner's property
Cats are the only animals allowed to roam free and as a result, they are creating havoc amongst bird populations, Forest and Bird says. Audio
Geothermal power emissions used to create livestock feed
A new project is looking at creating animal feed from the greenhouse gas emissions that come from geothermal power stations.
Major report on climate adaptation due tomorrow
Parliament is beginning to grapple with climate adaptation, with a major select committee report to be released this week. Audio
Cut to orange roughy catch limits won't help stocks recover, conservation group says
The Deep Sea Conservation Coalition says the cut to orange roughy catch numbers, announced by the Minister of Fisheries yesterday, won't help stocks recover. The Minister has reduced the total… Audio
The Spring Garden with Tony Murrell
Weather permitting, many of us will be hoping to get some jobs in the garden done this weekend. Tony Murrell joins us to take your questions. Audio
