Environment
Oil and gas lobby group ask govt to underwrite risk of fossil fuel exploration
An oil and gas lobby group has asked the Government to underwrite the risk of fossil fuel exploration, with the taxpayer potentially taking "some or all" of the risk if new gas supplies fail to… Audio
Dozens of Auckland beaches on high alert, four closed over faecal bacteria
People are being warned not to go swimming while the levels of bacteria breach national safety guidelines.
Suspected treasure hunters rip out, slash native trees
Locals are "distraught" at the vandalism, saying most of the damaged trees "won't survive".
Waikato River water sent to Australia for testing over arsenic levels
While the water is safe to drink, there is something "odd" about the fact that treatment plants are not able to remove the arsenic, scientist says.
Gardening Pasifika style
Every Friday morning, anyone can drop into the Pacific Vision Aotearoa Centre in South Auckland for advice on how to create gardens with a Pasifika twist. Audio
The street that only puts out 5 food scraps bins a week
The council needs to do more community engagement to increase uptake, a local board chair says.
Critter of the Week: Te whai rahi | Giant manta ray
This week's critter is one of the most intelligent animals in the ocean. Te whai rahi, the giant oceanic manta ray, has a brain to body mass ratio similar to our own and is one of the only fish that… Audio
North Island town gets a 'white Christmas'
Some people love the scenery, but others say the fluff is making their lives miserable.
New cycleways open around the country in time for summer
New cycle trails open around the country in time for summer. We take a tour with New Zealand Cycle Trails general manager Janet Purdey. Audio
Seed library proves popular
What started as a seed of an idea is thriving at a Wellington library, with the branch now handing out seeds to anyone wanting to grow their own kai. Reporter Mary Argue went for a visit. Audio
Future of Marlborough environment projects in question
The future of some core environmental projects hangs in the air as funding starts to dry up - including one described as a "community movement".
Keeping grocery bags a local thing
A Taupo-based company is working to reduce New Zealand's reliance on imported packaging Following the single-use-plastic ban in 2019 two childhood friends looked into who was manufacturing paper… Audio
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon
The host of RNZ podcast Our Changing World Claire Concannon joins Emile Donovan to share stories from her recent trip to Antarctica. Audio
Brown gold: New Zealand to host largest-ever soil competition
Close to two hundred attendees are expected from across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific. Audio
EPS could meet contaminant criteria
A WasteMINZ report has found that expanded polystyrene could meet the criteria for a contaminant under the Resource Management Act.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 25 November 2024
On today's episode, departing All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara included a message of support for Te Tiriti during the haka against Italy on Saturday, this year's UN climate negotiations have wrapped… Audio
Oil Change International on COP29 finance deal
COP29 has ended with rich countries agreeing to triple the money they give to poorer nations to more than half-a-trillion NZ dollars, within a decade. Oil Change International campaigner David Tong… Audio
New scheme a carbon credit COP out
The deal reached in the final hours of COP29 has been criticised as a free pass for countries to slack off on efforts to reduce emissions at home.
From graffiti removal to zero waste
The Beautification trust has become a key player in South Auckland's efforts to maintain clean and vibrant communities.
Possums ate this pensioner’s roses. So she fought back
Last week, Joan Scarlet of Winton caught her 109th possum - her diary helps her keep count.
