Environment
Decision to end some climate policy consultation 'worrying'
Planned law changes will end public consultation on what New Zealand's emissions limits should be.
Why commercial fishing is still allowed in 'protected' zones
The Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tīkapa Moana, a City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn.
Kaikoura locals reminded to look for distressed birds
Locals and visitors to Kaikoura are being reminded to look out for distressed birds which may have crash landed. Hutton's Shearwater Charitable Trust chair, Ted Howard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pacific ocean becoming increasingly militarised - advocate
Pacific civil society groups have looked back on what 2025 has meant for the ocean. Audio
City Councillor slams "protected" gulf zones that still allow fishing
A City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn that the Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tikapa Moana. Audio
Tackling nitrogen's 'gnarly' problems on farm
The government is doubling down on supporting the development of new tools to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on farm with a new co-investment, following its decision not to price agricultural…
Santana Minerals defends plan to fast-track Central Otago gold mine
Opponents say the fast-track process rides roughshod over the environment and the local community.
We can all help stop the spread of deadly hornets
The discovery of yellow-legged hornets is frightening. They're aggressive, and a threat to people and honey bees. Here's how to help.
Fourth hornet queen found in Auckland
It brings the total number of hornets found to six.
Forecasters predict warm and wet end to 2025
Earth Sciences New Zealand are reporting an 80% chance of La Niña conditions in its latest Seasonal Climate Outlook for November to January. Chris Brandolino spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Warning as 'Bird of the Year' begins attacking Wellington walkers
The champion kārearea has its talons out in the capital. Audio
Council issues warning over bird attacks in Wellington
The Bird of the Year winner has its talons out in Wellington - where people are being attacked on a popular bush walk by nesting karearea, New Zealand falcons. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Conservationist believes biosecurity's response to hornets 'inadequate'
A conservationist and former bee keeper is describing biosecurity's response to the yellow legged hornet as "hopelessly inadequate". Three queens have been discovered on Auckland's North Shore, one in… Audio
Visitors warned to watch for birds crash landing in Kaikōura
Crash landings for the vulnerable Kaikōura tītī birds is more common in March and April - but happen from August to March during breeding season as well.
How to make your own hornet traps
A former bee keeper is calling for a united Auckland front to eliminate the threat of yellow-legged hornets.
Christchurch trials sheep to reduce Port Hills fire risk
Christchurch City Council is trialling sheep as a way to combat fire risk in the Port Hills. The popular Kennedys Bush track is closed until Wednesday to allow sheep to graze the dry grass in the… Audio
Garden Festival buzz has sting in the tail
There's a bit of a buzz about this year's Taranaki Garden Festival. Among the five new gardens opening for the event is the Bee Valley Flower Farm which has proven a magnet for bumble bees. Taranaki… Audio
Landmark Māori freshwater rights case in court this week
Wai Manawa Whenua is challenging the Crown in the High Court, saying decades of inaction have failed to protect Aotearoa's waterways.
Z Energy apologises for 'greenwashing' ad campaign after legal action
Consumer and two environmental groups took legal action claiming the campaign was misleading and greenwashing.
Landmark case over water rights
On Monday a landmark case will begin in the High Court in Wellington over fresh water. Audio
