Environment
The Panel with Alexia Russell and Chris Clarke (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Alexia Russell and Chris Clarke discuss the harassment Dr Siouxsie Wiles faced during and following her coverage of the global pandemic and the… Audio
Wairoa still in recovery mode after flooding
Wairoa families need cleaning gear, toilet paper, bedding and energy efficient heaters - the region's in recovery mode after last month's flooding, Jordon Winiata, the function lead at the… Audio
Hawaii bans seabed mining
Hawaii's new legislation banning seabed mining has come into force Tuesday after it was signed into law by Governor Josh Green.
Forestry slump could hurt biofuel supply in future
New data is showing a sharp decline in new forest plantings, with fears this could imperil local biofuel sources in years to come.
DOC frustrated by 'completely avoidable' Wellington dog attack on penguins
Three more little blue penguins or kororā have been found dead due to suspected dog attacks.
Rats and possums may be good for environment
Millions of dollars have been spent trying to control wilding conifers - which out-compete native plants and animals, and suck water from our catchments, there are fears they could cover 20 percent of… Audio
Morning Report Essentials
On today's episode, New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has continued her remarkable maiden run at Wimbledon, by making it to the quarterfinals after defeating Britain's Emma Raducanu, there's new news… Audio
Stoat on predator-free Miramar Peninsula found dead
The male stoat, that had been evading capture since December, was found on Sunday. Audio
Miramar's lone stoat finally caught
A lone stoat that has been roaming the Miramar Peninsula since December - appearing intermittently on monitoring cameras and popping up in the eyeline of commuters - has been captured. Volunteers had… Audio
Mapping Tai Rāwhiti's worst eroding land
Gisborne District Council plans to designate high-erosion areas where farming and forestry must cease.
Expired Covid PPE, RATs to be recycled, turned into alternative fuels
About 51 million masks, gowns, gloves and other items will be used to make fuel, wood chips, decking or cement.
100 feral cats caught in one valley alone
The apex predators are being found from 2000m altitude right down to sea level and are so strong that one broke out of a trap - twice. Audio
Feral cats found all over Queenstown Lakes district
Conservationists said feral cats are being found all over the Queenstown Lakes district, causing countless deaths of native taonga. Multiple groups are working together to try to tackle the problem… Audio
Thousands ask govt to scrap free carbon credits for major polluters
The Don't Subsidize Pollution campaign has taken a 6000 strong petition to Parliament asking the government to scrap free carbon credits for major polluters.
Antarctica's Scott Base development downgraded - now what?
Timaru's involvement in the half-billion dollar redevelopment of Scott Base is now up in the air following Thursday's confirmation of a change and downgrade in plans.
Antarctica: Lower cost plan to develop Scott Base released
Antarctica New Zealand is downgrading its plans for the redevelopment of Scott Base and seeking to extend the life of its current buildings where possible to curb escalating costs.
Bluff oyster season ends early for some as bad weather and virus bite
Challenging conditions for Bluff oyster harvesters have seen some operators pull up anchor early for the season. Audio
New kerbside recycling targets 17,000 homes across Whanganui
Recyclables will be collected weekly at the roadside, hand-sorted and disposed of by contractors.
Old dump site discovered at whitebait restoration site
A community effort to create more space for whitebait to spawn in the Whanganui River came up against an unexpected snag.
Disappointing season for Bluff oyster industry
Challenging conditions for Bluff oyster harvesters have seen some operators pull up anchor early for the season. Audio
