Environment
Climate change set to cause more fish die-offs - official
Record high water temperatures and low river levels are being blamed for the deaths of more than 80 fish in Taranaki.
Freshwater fish release at Zealandia
Zealandia and Taranaki Whanui ki te Upoko o te Ika have begun releasing freshwater bully into the Wellington ecosanctuary after collecting them using a traditional method. Audio
'World's worst marine pest' found near marine reserve
Caulerpa has been found at Leigh, north of Auckland, just a short distance from the famous Goat Island Marine Reserve.
Building a 'Noah's Ark' for rare fish
It began with seven adult kōkopu caught in 2019 - today, 1000 of their offspring were released in a bid to save their population. Audio
"Berm Batteries" a great way to recycle EV batteries
For many years now the after life batteries from electric vehicles have been a thorn in the side environmentally friendly image of those EVs. Now it's hoped that those batteries, no longer fit for… Audio
Ratepayers could lose bins over bad recycling
Dirty nappies, old shoes and electronics keep turning up in the recycling - and it's not on, Auckland's council says. Audio
Greens criticise govt decision to lift oil and gas ban
The Green Party is calling the government's decision to lift the ban on oil and gas exploration a major setback for combating the climate crisis. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Corin… Audio
Shane Jones on reversal of oil and gas exploration ban
The Government says its reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban is a necessary move in the country's transition to clean energy. Resource Minister Shane Jones spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Eco-friendly alternatives to cryptocurrencies come with their own risks
Analysis - The emergence of an eco-friendly alternative provides hope, and a few concerns, for cypto users.
Industry thrilled at lifting of ban on oil and gas exploration
A secure gas supply will support the transition towards renewable energy, industry group says.
Bill to resume oil and gas exploration set for later this year
The government will reverse its ban on oil and gas exploration, Minister for Resources Shane Jones has confirmed.
'Environmental nightmare': Thousands gather to oppose Fast-track Approvals Bill
Rallies have been held around the country to oppose the bill, which gives three ministers the final say over major infrastructure and development projects.
Critter of the Week
This week's critter is the ro, also known as the smooth stick insect, whe or Clitarchus hookeri - our most common native stick insect. Smooth stick insects have a range of superpowers: as well as… Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Gardening guru Lynda Hallinan joins Mark to talk about all things in the garden at this time of the year. Audio
New project launched to battle weeds
New Zealand is an ongoing battle against problematic introduced plant species' that threaten our native flora. Niklas Erikson is a Senior Conservation Advisor for Auckland Council, he speaks to Mark.
…Kaikōura’s sea level rise sparks warning to council
A Kaikōura environmentalist believes sea level rise has sped up, leaving the town's coastline vulnerable.
Tuatara on display again as new enclosure unveiled, named
The tuatara haven't been seen in public since they were shifted from the city's old museum in early 2023.
Rare whitebait species released into Auckland streams
About a thousand of New Zealand's rarest whitebait species have been released into streams in Auckland's Waitakere ranges today. Our reporter Lucy Xia was at the Huia catchment today to witness the… Audio
Porirua swimmers getting sick from sewage
Porirua leaders have voted in favour of upgrading a pump station in the hope of stopping sewage flowing into the sea at Titahi Bay. Kate Green reports. Audio
'About one in a million': Marine biologist sees shark throw up echidna
He's helped tag about 200 tiger sharks, but this was the first and only time he had seen a shark vomit an echidna.
