Pollution
UN treaty seeks to tackle plastic pollution
Proponents of a strong global plastics treaty are raising concerns about the influence of lobbyists on the process. This as research seeks to establish a link between microplastics and a rise in bowel… Audio
Extraordinary climate claim has the world watching
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case against some of New Zealand's biggest polluters in what some describe as judicial activism Audio
Extraordinary climate claim has the world watching
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case against some of New Zealand's biggest polluters in what some describe as judicial activism
AudioClimate activist wins case to pursue big polluters
Iwi leader Mike Smith is celebrating that he can pursue a court case against seven big polluters for helping cause climate change.
In a 70-page judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled his case can go… Audio
Sheep, beef and fish: Unlocking New Zealand's aquaculture potential
The government has a goal to grow aquaculture to a $3 billion-a-year industry. But red tape – and red flags – stand in the way. Audio
Sheep, beef and fish: Unlocking New Zealand's aquaculture potential
The government has a goal to grow aquaculture to a $3 billion-a-year industry. But red tape – and red flags – stand in the way.
AudioGovt moving too slow on climate action - commission report
The Climate Change Commission says current government policies do not go hard or fast enough on cutting damaging gases.
That's one of the messages from the Commission which today released its draft… Video, Audio
Pure NZ? Yeah right - litter pollution increasing across the country
It turns out 'Tidy Kiwi' are actually increasingly untidy. The country's latest litter audit shows Aotearoa's rubbish problem is gettting worse with the total number of items, volume and weight of of… Video, Audio
'Forever chemicals' - what they are and why the EU might ban them
Five European countries on Tuesday called time on PFAS - also known as 'forever chemicals'.
Wellington beaches closed to swimmers after storm
Most Wellington beaches were off-limits for swimmers on Thursday after the sewage treatment plant was forced to release wastewater due to heavy rainfall the night before.
Water quality making Canterbury beaches not suitable for swimming
Water quality at the beaches has consistently failed to meet Ministry of Health guidelines.
Auckland faces pollution threats in air and water
Aucklanders are seemingly unable to escape pollution in the city whether its coming from the sky, in the sea, or in our drinking water.
Dozens of beaches across Auckland have been unsafe for swimming… Audio
Measures to curb plastic pollution and assorted waste
A huge international commitment to ending plastic pollution has just gained momentum. Late last week, Heads of State, Ministers for the environment and other representatives from 175 nations… Audio, Gallery
Lack of mechanisms to govern chemical use in NZ - Commissioner
The country is flying blind on environmental harm from tens of thousands of chemicals, a new report says.
Factory fire causes evacuations, toxic oil slick in river
A blaze in Canterbury this morning caused quenching fluid to enter the stormwater system.
Plastics in seas could outweigh global fish population by 2040 - report
Pollution from plastics is a global emergency in need of a robust UN treaty, according to a report from the Environmental Investigation Agency.
Earth Detox: The chemical tsunami and how to deal with it
Chemicals are in our food, our water, the air we breathe and everything we touch. Last year an international team estimated there were 350,000 chemicals registered for production and use, but it's… Audio
Testing the Waters
A group of farmers near Palmerston North are taking the lab into the paddock and learning to understand and measure what's running off their land into streams and creeks and eventually the Manawatu… Video, Audio
Testing the Waters
A group of farmers near Palmerston North are taking the lab into the paddock and learning to understand and measure what's running off their land into streams and creeks and eventually the Manawatu…
AudioCalling Home: Rosie Manins in Atlanta, Georgia
To say Nelsonian Rosie Manins' introduction to life in Atlanta has been something of a baptism of fire would be an understatement. A former ODT journalist who is married to a Grammy Award-nominated… Audio
