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Dr Moriba Jah: the increasing threat of space junk
Renowned space environmentalist and astrodynamicist specialising in space object detection and identification, Dr Moriba Jah believes it's only a matter of time before someone is killed by falling space debris. Currently there are an estimated 27,000 objects bigger than a softball hurtling around the Earth's orbit, not… Audio
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Focus on Politics: Coalition's climate plan falls short of targets
20 Jul 2024The government's draft emissions reduction plan - out this week - puts NZ's ability to meet its climate targets in jeopardy. Audio
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No-planting regeneration brings life back to Wellington private reserve
19 Jul 2024A nature-knows-best approach is bringing birdsong back to a large block of protected private land in Wellington. Audio
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Avian architectural skills
19 Jul 2024New research has shown just how adept birds are at adapting to their environment. Audio
Dr Moriba Jah: the increasing threat of space junk
Renowned space environmentalist and astrodynamicist specialising in space object detection and identification, Dr Moriba Jah believes it's only a matter of time before someone is killed by falling… Audio
Focus on Politics: Coalition's climate plan falls short of targets
The government's draft emissions reduction plan - out this week - puts NZ's ability to meet its climate targets in jeopardy. Audio
Gardening with Jo McCarroll
This week NZ Gardener Magazine editor Jo McCarroll is along to demystify copper. There's an article in this month's edition of the magazine written by Nelson horticulturist Bill Brett. Jo shares with… Audio
No-planting regeneration brings life back to Wellington private reserve
A nature-knows-best approach is bringing birdsong back to a large block of protected private land in Wellington. Audio
Avian architectural skills
New research has shown just how adept birds are at adapting to their environment. Audio
NZ deputy prime minister speaks on deep sea mining
Deputy prime minister Winston Peters was asked if New Zealand's position had changed on deep sea mining. Audio
Natives out-compete gorse in no-plant regeneration
No-plant regeneration is a method that let's nature lead the way, and its seen landscapes transform from a scrubby paddock to a lush native paradise. Famously pioneered by Hugh Wilson in Akaroa's… Audio
Forestry industry on government's emissions reductions plan
The forestry sector is warning that tree-planting numbers for this year might be about half of what the government predicts in its emission reduction plans. The plan, announced by Minister of Climate… Audio
Greenhouse plan not realistic, places NZ reputation at risk - experts
Climate experts say the government's emissions reduction plan ignores decades of advice, and places too much faith in technology that does not exist. Audio
Lodge guests leave seafood surprise
A collection of freshwater gold clams were discovered after guests left a lodge in Ōwhango, in the central North Island.
Rarest whale in the world found by Dunedin man sat on couch, having a cup of tea
A breakthrough in the study of the world's rarest whale was found by a Dunedin man having a cup of tea on his couch.
Farmers back bill to exclude climate rules in resource consents
Federated Farmers is backing a members' bill aimed at stopping regional councils from factoring in the negative effects of climate change in consenting decisions.
Wairoa homes burgled while residents waiting for repairs
Some Wairoa residents are still figuring out when they can move back into their homes almost a month on from the second devastating flood in less than two years. Some homes have been burgled while… Audio
Former Olympic speed skater survives falling through ice
Andrew Nicholson, who attended three Winter Olympics and has just picked up four silver medals at the World Masters, speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about when he was skating on the Manorburn Dam at the… Audio
Renewed push to build a run-of-river hydro scheme on the West Coast
A West Coast lines company is reigniting a bid to build a run-of-river hydro scheme in its region - but it's facing staunch opposition. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 July 2024
On today's episode, RNZ's Money Correspondent explains the numbers as inflation reaches its lowest level in 3 years. Climate experts say the government's draft emissions reduction plan is confused and… Audio
Farmer fined $98,000 after clearing native bush to sell as firewood
Hamish Reith and Ealing Farm Limited cleared nearly 10 hectares of indigenous forest.
'You can't plant your way out': Worry about pine-heavy carbon plan
The government's focus on planting trees to solve climate change will avoid fixing the real problem, campaigners say.
Climate experts say govt policies are confused
A climate change and energy policy expert is describing the government's draft emissions reduction plan as confused and very light on detail. The plan lays out how the government will meet greenhouse… Audio
Climate experts say govt policies are confused
A climate change and energy policy expert is describing the government's draft emissions reduction plan as confused and very light on detail. The plan lays out how the government will meet greenhouse… Audio
