Environment
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.
Overturning oil and gas ban 'journey of penance' for Jones
Shane Jones says the offshore oil and gas ban is "the worst political decision" he has ever been involved with.
Nature literate kids
Young school students plant habitat for an endangered skink and learn heaps about biodiversity at a nature reserve on a North Canterbury dairy farm. Audio
Weekend Stuff: Gardening
Gardening expert Kate Hillier has some expert advice for keeping those nasty pests away from your precious plants. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 21 November 2024
In today's episode, the gang patch ban is now in effect, the government wants to give victims of sexual crimes the power to name the convicted offender in a proposed law change, a barrister… Audio
Are bobby calves reducing New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions?
Beef cattle account for roughly 10% of Aotearoa New Zealand's total greenhouse gas emissions. There's plenty of research looking into methods to reduce emissions - vaccines, seaweed-based feed, and… Audio
Native plants in Tongariro National Park are facing a threat
A new study has found that native plants in Tongariro National Park are being hit hard by the spread of invasive heather, with a 40 to 50 percent decline in native species in some areas. Dr Julie… Audio
NZ drops seven places in climate action rankings
New Zealand has dropped seven points in the global ranking on climate action from 34th to 41st place. Greenpeace spokesperson Amanda Larsson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Bringing back ngutukākā from the brink
A community of conservationists is turning State Highway 35 into a Crimson Highway by rewilding the iconic and critically endangered kākābeak.
Oil, gas fields leaking more methane than reported, satellite shows
The findings may help explain why planet-heating methane emissions are soaring, even as countries grapple with expensive climate-change fuelled disasters.
