Environment
Freshwater champions celebrated in Wellington
Burke Family who run Pukekauri Farms at Katikati in the Bay of Plenty have been named as freshwater champions. Assessors described them as "genuine trailblazers". John Burke from the Burke family… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 May
On today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones joins us to discuss the Government's plans to double the value of New Zealand's mining industry in little more than a decade, the Dunedin mayor says… Audio
Government mining plan: 'Green cultists' v 'attack on the environment'
The plan could harm Aotearoa's biodiversity and clean green image, environmental group says. Audio
Some mineral extraction is worse than others says energy expert
An expert on energy transitions says mining can never be completely clean, but some minerals and methods of extraction are far worse than others. University of Canterbury senior lecturer in civil and… Audio
Resources Minister Shane Jones on plans to expand mining industry
The Government has unveiled how it plans to double the value of New Zealand's mining industry in little more than a decade. Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Grey District mayor welcomes calls to expand mining industry
The Government says a new draft strategy can double the value of the minerals sector to $2 billion by 2035. Grey District mayor Tania Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Kiwifruit spray deemed hazardous now safe to use
Hydrogen cyanamide has undergone reassessment from the Environment Protection Authority since 2019, and on Thursday it ruled growers can keep using the agri-chemical, under stricter rules. First Union… Audio
Kororā found dead near Wellington cycleway construction site
Three little blue penguins have died near the construction of a major Wellington cycleway in recent weeks, with one killed by construction machinery.
Dredging of invasive caulerpa in Bay of Islands could be complete by August
Dredging of the highly invasive seaweed could be finished by August, but only with another $5-million-plus in government funding, a Northland council leader says.
Should international visitors pay to access national parks
Tourism operators think international visitors should pay to access our national parks to help cover costs. The Department of Conservation is facing major financial headwinds and says it can't afford… Audio
Who will pay the price of protecting the environment?
Someone will have to front the cost of land-use changes necessary to protect the environment, the government's top environmental advisor warns.
Huia feather sells for more than $46,000 at auction
The feather has broken the record for the most expensive ever sold at auction - and will remain in New Zealand. Audio
Native skinks cause cost blowout for town's sewage tank
Moving a native population of northern grass skinks has contributed to the doubling of the cost of a Porirua sewage tank.
Jobs for nature yields impressive outcomes for Ruapehu region
Emile Donovan speaks to chief executive of Ngā Waihua o Paerangi Helen Leahy about the impact the project has had, with its long-term future uncertain. Audio
'Stupid behaviour': Orca body slammer slapped with penalty
A video shows the 50-year-old man jump from a boat towards two orca. DOC says it is "extremely irresponsible".
Lake Rotoiti advocates warn council holes in diversion wall is causing frequent algal blooms
"It is an absolute disgrace we have infrastructure that has failed," one local says.
Tapping into our noisy oceans
The myth of the 'silent world' beneath the waves is something Professor Craig Radford is trying to correct by recording the noises fish and marine mammals make. Audio
Made in NZ: EmGuard
For Made in NZ today we're looking to Nelson where an award-winning product called EmGuard is manufactured. Audio
Reports of diesel spill in Tauranga Harbour
A clean-up effort is under way with people warned to stay away from the area.
Has cutting 'corporate welfare' created a coal headache?
National scrapped a fund for companies to switch from coal. Now NZ might not meet emissions targets, officials say.
