Environment
Waikato Regional Council calls for nationwide wastewater standards
Waikato regional council says proposed nationwide wastewater standards could result in more pollutants going into Lake Taupo. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 May 2025
In today's episode, it's a big week at Parliament this week, with the house poised to debate the Privileges Committee punishment of Te Pāti Māori and, of course, the annual Budget announcement timed… Audio
Warkworth oyster farmers concerned over pollution
Oyster farmers in the Warkworth area, north of Auckland say rampant development is causing pollution and killing their livelihoods. Jade River Oyster Farms owner Dave Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Warkworth oyster farmers concerned over pollution
Oyster farmers in the Warkworth area, north of Auckland say rampant development is causing pollution and killing their livelihoods. Jade River Oyster Farms owner Dave Morgan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Government may face big hole in climate plan
A huge chunk of the nation's next emissions budget rests on a single project, which the owner now says probably won't happen.
Rare parasitic plant rediscovered near Wellington
Te pua o te Rēinga, or wood rose, was thought to be extinct in the region.
Wildlife Hospital Trust Manager Jordana Whyte
Will be visiting the iSite to chat to Jesse about the work they do rescuing and mending injured animals. Audio
Opponents livid after Taranaki seabed mining project passes Fast-track phase
Trans-Tasman Resources wants to mine the South Taranaki Bight seabed every year for three decades.
Researchers uncover giant 30-year-old fungus near Eltham
A trio of fungal experts stumbled across the largest Ganoderma specimen they had ever seen during the annual New Zealand Fungal Foray this week in Taranaki.
Ten Kiwi released on the eastern side of Waiheke Island
Popular getaway destination Waiheke Island's has just welcomed a group of VIPs, but they're more than just weekend visitors. Ten Kiwi have been released on the eastern side of Waiheke, Te… Audio
Looking after staff with disabilities 'first priority'
The recycling centre that burnt down on Auckland's North Shore last month has found a new site to accommodate staff.
Strong Chinese demand pushes global EV sales
The International Energy Agency expects EV sales will reach 40 percent by 2030.
'Bit of a scrap': Ranger snaps footage of tuatara and takahē in fight
While the takahē started the rough stuff the tuatara "got a couple of bites in" during the bush-floor stoush.
Burrowing into the mystery of Great Barrier Island's black petrels
A research team monitoring a dwindling population of tākoketai hopes to head to Ecuador to gather clues about why so many birds never make it back to Aotearoa.
Asbestos warning for East Auckland beaches
Auckland Council is warning that fragments of asbestos-containing material have been found at Glendowie, Karaka Bays and towards Panmure.
Our Changing World: Aotea’s black petrels
In-depth reporter Kate Newton heads to Aotea Great Barrier Island to meet the black petrels that breed there.
For almost 30 years Biz Bell of Wildlife Management International has been leading a… Audio
Bluff gorse stoush: Ex-councillor hasn't paid bill
Karen Arnold has been embroiled in a battle with Invercargill council since 2022.
In defence of the humble moth
The humble moth often gets a bad rap compared to its more glamorous relative, the butterfly. But moths are actually an important part of our ecosystem. And Wairarapa local Jim O'Malley thinks so too -… Audio
Protecting a herd of Fiordland Wapiti causes controversy
Forest and Bird has criticised the move to protect a herd of wapiti deer - or North American elk, in Fiordland National Park but ecologist Cam Speedy says it's the right move. Audio
Jack Hobbs: "Plants are good for us!"
Nearly 50 years ago, Jack Hobbs began working on transforming some farmland in Manurewa into what is now Auckland Botanic Gardens. Audio
