Environment
What a dissection of 'rarest whale in the world' revealed
This was the first time a rare spade-toothed whale was dissected.
Whanganui rejects fast-track seabed mining project
Local councillors have opposed seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight and applauded an impassioned first-term councillor for bringing the issue to the table.
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari celebrates Takahe chicks
A bump in Takahe numbers at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari with three new chicks and one on the way.. Nathan Rarere talked with Helen Hughes and Dr Janelle Ward Audio
World's largest ray species found in Hauraki Gulf
Manta Watch New Zealand has just completed its first ever aerial survey of the manta ray population in the gulf, and this week will launch an app where members of the public can report their own… Audio
Humane trapping aims to clear pests from Coromandel
If you're a possum around Harataunga/Kennedy Bay, watch out, the locals are coming for you. Volunteer and environmental scientist Dr Kate James speaks to Nathan about the humane trapping project Te… Audio
Day walkers/runners now have app to keep them safe
The Mountain Safety Council has summer advice for trampers and trail runners - chief executive Mike Daisley joined Nathan Rarere. Audio
Gas discovery in Taranaki
University of Canterbury Associate professor of engineering David Dempsey joins Emile Donovan to discuss how significant Greymouth Petroleum's find is. Audio
Mangawhai Harbour campaigner threatens to mangrove removal
Mangroves at Mangawhai have caused controversy within the local community for some time.
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Claire Amos (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Nick Leggett and Claire Amos to discuss the Government's plan to set up a new Crown-owned company to buy two new ferries and what the… Audio
Feature interview: flipping script on climate change
Most of the time, when we talk about climate change, we talk about the consequences of getting it wrong. Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson wants to flip the script and ask what would happen if we succeed in… Audio
Second independent audit uncovers breaches of resource consent at OceanaGold mine
A second independent audit of Oceana Gold's Macraes mine in Otago has uncovered more breaches of its resource consents. Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Gisborne sweetcorn crop harvested early
The sweetcorn season is here - with Gisborne's crops being harvested two weeks earlier than usual thanks to perfect growing conditions. Hawke's Bay Tairāwhiti reporter Alexa Cook has the story. Audio
Tougher rules for cats a 'win for biodiversity'
New rules for cats across the Nelson Tasman region have been aligned after Nelson City Council approved a suite of new rules last week.
Kaitiaki hits out at government silence on caulerpa management
It comes after surveillance by a hapū revealed more than two dozen boats were illegally anchored in the Bay of Islands caulerpa ban area between August and October.
Dame Patsy Reddy to chair Climate Change Commission
The former Governor General Dame Patsy replaces Rod Carr, whose term ended last week.
Poisoned Blenheim park trees cut down over safety risk
The trees at Horton Park have been cut down ahead of schedule due to the risk of falling debris for people using the park.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 December 2024
On today's episode, Syrian rebels have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, bringing an end to his family's 50-year rule, the Green Party has a new plan for tackling climate change, and they say it would… Audio
Nearly 160,000 hens culled amid bird flu outbreak
A fourth shed at the Hillgrove farm has now been confirmed as infected with the H7N6 virus. Audio
Greens claim they can better NZ's emissions reductions five-fold
The Green Party's new plan for tackling climate change will cut five times more carbon emissions than the government by 2030, it says.
An unforgettable odyssey to Antarctica for young artists
Looking at some ducks, Charlie Thomas thought 'Oh, aren't they just delightful?' "And then suddenly they start pulling off little scraps of penguin flesh off the bones." Audio
