Environment
Weather clears up for whale spotters
Organisers say good weather is making for a strong response to this weekend's Countrywide Whale and Dolphin Count.
Matariki garden observations with Kelly Francis
Kelly Francis founded charitable trust Whenua Warrior in 2017 to address food security and make edible gardens accessible to all. Audio
NZ's new-look approach to methane 'problematic'
The government is going for 'no added heating' from farming's methane - a "confusing" aim, according to an Australasian expert.
NZers asked to birdwatch for a good cause this weekend
Kiwis are being asked to keep an eye out for feathered friends this weekend, as this year's NZ Garden Bird Survey gets underway.
Ni Dekkers Reihana to star in climate change drama
[picture id="4KONR7Z_Scenes_from_the_ClimateĒra_Hero_Duo_Digital_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"] The play Scenes from the Climate Era by Australian playwright David Finnegan is being adapted for New… Audio
Kath Irvine: how to prune raspberries
Organic gardener Kath Irvine joins the show to discuss pruning raspberries. Audio
Easter Island 'ecocide' theory challenged
Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is often used as an example of how overexploitation of limited resources can result in a catastrophic societal collapse. But new research from the Columbia Center for… Audio
Half a million New Zealanders without access to safe drinking water
The revelation comes from the country's first ever comprehensive overview of drinking water.
Deaths mount as Pakistan swelters in heatwave
As the temperatures rose in southern Pakistan, so did the body count.
Farmer fears reducing stock only way to meet environmental standards
"We've been planting, everything is fenced, so I'm not sure where to head to from here," a dairy farmer says.
Shower Thoughts: Why are rabbits an Otago problem?
Stephen in Dunedin asks: "Why are there so many rabbits in the South Island, particularly in Otago, but are not anywhere as much of a problem in the North Island? Grass is grass, isn't it?" Audio
Annual whale and dolphin count
The fifth annual whale and dolphin count takes place this weekend. Whale and Dolphin Watch New Zealand are encouraging people to rack up the sightings and contribute to the knowledge around our marine… Audio
Celebrating the success of Whenua Hou for birdlife rejuvenation
Matariki weekend will see the 25th anniversary of Whenua Hou or Codfish Island predator free sanctuary. It's been a remarkable success, pulling kakapo from the jaws of extinction as well as helping… Audio
Introducing: Turning The Tide
A new six-part video series highlights the state of our oceans, and efforts from researchers, Māori and other partners to develop sustainable solutions. Audio
Documentary filmmaker Frederique Olivier on living in the extremes
A field guide, naturalist and documentary filmmaker, Frederique Olivier has 22 Antarctic seasons under her belt, as well as expeditions to far-flung and freezing places like Greenland and Svalbard. Audio
Expert Feature: Planting
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, today's expert feature is for you. The aptly named Gus Flower is the operations manager at Hamilton Gardens, one of our most varied and… Audio
Turning the Tide | Episode 1: The State of Our Seas
We look at the issues affecting our coastal marine environment through Professors Shears & Pilditch of Auckland University, including kina barrens in the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 3: Supporting Marine Restoration
We look at Nick Shears' research trial to remove kina from barrens in a marine reserve in Queen Charlotte Sound, and we highlight research to find sustainable solutions to marine coastal issues. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 4: Collaboration in Action
We focus on the importance of collaboration, from local government and businesses, to Māori representatives and government departments, to protect the coastal marine environment. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 5: Passing on the Knowledge
Both Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Mokopuna and Marlborough Girls College seek to instil awareness, understanding, and a desire to protect our marine environment for future generations. Video