Pollution
The story of the Hauraki Gulf
Concerns about the decline of the Hauraki Gulf have prompted a book looking at the unique marine space's history in the hope people will be prompted into protecting the area. Raewyn Peart's grown up… Audio, Gallery
Study of dead seabirds finds a third had eaten rubbish
A new Australian study which found a third of dead seabirds studies had eaten rubbish, including plastics, polystyrene, rubber, balloons and fishing gear. The study, done jointly by researchers at the… Audio
NZ companies accused of cheating emissions trading scheme
The Morgan Foundation has accused New Zealand Steel, Fonterra and three other companies of buying cheap overseas emission units to offset their pollution. Audio
NASA research plane to fly over South Island
A NASA research plane will swoop as low as 150 metres over the South Island later today on a mission to collect air samples and measure pollution levels. Audio
William Rolleston: farmers fight back
Last week Kim Hill talked to Rachel Stewart, the 2016 Canon Media Award Opinion Writer of the Year, who angered Federated Farmers with her concerns about dairying's impact on the environment, and her… Audio
Timaru mayor defends air pollution
Timaru's dubious title of most air-polluted city in Australasia does not tell the whole story, mayor Damon Odey says. Audio
Global artists spread message of marine conservation
Earlier this year, high profile local and international artists converged on Napier to paint inner city walls with a message about the importance of marine conservation issues. Audio
Fashion and Pollution
Dunedin sustainablilty consultant, Bec McMaster is set to launch a free App designed specifically for New Zealand, which allows consumers to learn how ethical and sustainable the labels they want to… Audio
ECan wants polluted lakes exempted
The government is currently consulting on it's National Policy Statement for freshwater and has proposed that the national freshwater standards should include lakes and lagoons which periodically open… Audio
Northland Council defends dairy pollution stats.
The Northland Regional Council's defending its track record in dealing with dairy pollution. Audio
Twenty percent of Northland Dairy farms still too dirty
The dairy industry its cleaning up its dirty ways - but some regions seem to be doing better than others. Audio
Dairy farmers step up to protect environment
The number of dairy farmers flouting rules around polluting waterways has dropped to its lowest recorded level. Audio
Fewer dairy farmers polluting waterways
The number of dairy farmers flouting the rules around polluting waterways has dropped to its lowest recorded level in an audited industry survey. Audio
New proposal to reduce emissions in Wellington
The Wellington City Council has announced an ambitious plan to reduce emissions in the capital city. Audio
Jackson Browne: music, politics and ecology
Songwriter and recording artist who has a long history of political activism. He will perform with his six-piece band in Auckland in April. Audio
Emissions clamp-down may have cost for consumers
A Government move to toughen up on climate-damaging emissions means some goods and services may get more expensive. Audio
Heading down the Waimak
Large schools of kahawai are chasing krill in the Waimakariri River mouth in North Canterbury. The annual salmon run is about to start so it's a popular spot for local anglers. Fish and Game… Audio
Heading down the Waimak
Large schools of kahawai are chasing krill in the Waimakariri River mouth in North Canterbury. The annual salmon run is about to start so it's a popular spot for local anglers. Fish and Game…
AudioDelhi begins car rationing to curb pollution
Authorities in India's capital Delhi have launched major restrictions on private cars to curb alarming levels of pollution.
First ever "red alert" for pollution in Beijing
Beijing has issued its first ever "red alert" for pollution, with authorities in the Chinese capital ordering half the citys cars of the road and advising schools to shut. Audio
