Environment
No signs of kauri dieback in Auckland's Hunua Ranges
There's some good news for Auckland's Hunua Ranges - the latest survey shows there are no signs of kauri dieback. Auckland Council's Principal Biosecurity Advisor Dr Sarah Killick spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Orca spotters asked to stay away from pod in Waikato harbours
A family pod of five orca have been visiting Raglan and Kawhia harbours over the past two weeks, attracting people keen for a glimpse. But the Department of Conservation is reminding jet skier and… Audio
Our Changing World: Smart traps
On Our Changing World, Claire Concannon heads to the Wye Valley just outside Queenstown.
The Southern Lakes Sanctuary project is setting up a new smart trap network there, the fourth they’ve built… Audio
Whole region must get involved with emergency response overhaul, leader says
Local councils across Hawke's Bay voted to overhaul the region's emergency management system in favour of a new strategy after several reports damned the official response to Cyclone Gabrielle. Video
New Plymouth wastewater officials fed up with 'fatbergs'
New Plymouth officials say they're fed up with "fatbergs", after the congealed masses that caused roughly 70 percent of local wastewater network blockages last year.
Fonterra announces plans to slash fossil gas use by 38%
The country's rapidly depleting gas fields have sped up its electrification plans.
'Nudies' help sheep farmers strip costs back to the bone
Wool prices might be rising at last but some farmers want sheep that don't even grow the fibre.
Otago Avian botulism outbreak: Wetlands nearby being monitored
More than 1000 infected waterfowl died at the Waikouaiti wastewater treatment plant. Audio
Farmer pleads not guilty to charge of failing to fix illegal earthworks
Colin Boyd - handed a $95,000 fine for redirecting a stream on his property - has pleaded not guilty to charges of failing to fix the damage.
Lessons from La Palma helping to predict volcanic eruptions
Learning how to predict where Auckland's next volcano might pop up Audio
Perfect storm leads to higher power prices
After a dry year sent electricity prices for industry soaring in 2024, household power bills are increasing as multiple factors collide. Audio
Rubbish removal a priority in Mangawhai after tornado
The council is promising more than one sweep as residents and businesses dispose of their damaged goods. Audio
Green Party urges govt to stick to climate change agreement
The Green Party is urging the government to stick to an international climate change agreement and stay away from subsidising or underwriting fossil fuel exploration. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke… Audio
Avian botulism: About 1000 birds killed in Otago, suspected Timaru outbreak
Otago Fish & Game said it was the first known major outbreak of the bacterial disease in the region, while in Timaru rescuers are scrambling to respond to a suspected outbreak.
Was the Mangawhai storm a tornado? Here's what science tells us
Explainer: The wind speed of the Mangawhai tornado is similar to one that's occurred before - RNZ has been looking at what we know so far.
The Panel with Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Dunne (Part 2)
Tonight on the second part of The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Dunne discuss new data showing the impact hunger has on student results and the Hamilton… Audio
Fonterra reassures customers it isn't using Bovaer
Fonterra has taken to social media to reassure customers it is not using a feed additive designed to lower the climate impact of cows. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
How decades of effort brought kōkako song back to the forests
Twenty-five years ago the fate of kōkako looked bleak, but concerted efforts have turned the tide. Audio
Red alerts issued for rivers over toxic algae
Eating just a small amount of the algae - the size of a 50-cent coin - can be enough to kill a dog.
Samoa and NZ discuss compensation over Manawanui sinking
Samoa and New Zealand have been in discussions over Manawanui compensation, Samoa's CEO of Ministry of Works Transport and Infrastructure says.
