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Seals and their 'silly season', what to expect
Its around this time of year that young seals spread their flippers. Whether it's in a KFC parking lot or the hand tools section of Bunnings, the wee pups really get around and potentially get… Audio
Invasive seaweed proves elusive for divers
The patch of caulerpa was found north of Auckland during routine surveillance.
Budget cuts mean NZ may struggle to meet its climate obligations
A long list of cuts to climate and environment-related areas means the government risks damaging its global reputation, an academic says.
What to expect from 'seal silly season'
Vomiting in public, snoozing on busy roads, hanging out in KFC car parks, and waking up on strangers' couches - just some of the antics seals could get up to.
Jobs for Nature workers hope programme will carry on despite funding running out
Jobs are in limbo and environmental gains set to be lost as the programme nears its end date. Audio
The environmental consumer contradiction, policy change needed
Many of us now consider the environment when we make a new purchase - choosing the brand with the recyclable bottle, the low carbon footprint or even just a nice picture of a dolphin on the bottle. Audio
Turning the Tide | Trailer
Turning the Tide highlights the work of researchers, kaitiaki, and communities as they collaborate to improve the health of Aotearoa New Zealand’s moana. Video
Carbon cash or carbon crash? $700 million of permits in jeopardy
The government's unlikely to bring in the $700 million worth of carbon permits it promised would offset tax cuts. RNZ's climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
'Leave Pākiri out of it': Battle over over sand mining at beach
A battle over sand mining at a north Auckland beach has found a new arena at select committee hearings into the government's proposed law.
Feedback on E coli, nutrient and sediment runoff sought in Taranaki
Taranaki locals are being asked to have their say on developing new targets for the region's rivers and streams.
Report reveals climate change risks in Kāpiti
It is recommended the district crafts an adaption plan to address challenges posed by the changing climate.
Volunteers plant 500 plants at ecologically significant Pātea saltmarsh
Protecting the saltmarsh - a habitat to birds, fish and reptiles - is essential to maintaining biodiversity, advocates say.
Pest control apprenticeship programme seeks funding to continue
An apprenticeship programme helping people into pest control has wrapped up with concerns the industry may face another skills shortage without more support.
Fishing rule changes welcomed by WWF
A conservation group says commercial fishing changes are a win for the protection of seabirds.
Aggressive pest plant discovered in Hawke's Bay
The plant can prevent native species from establishing and block drains, causing flooding.
Critter of the Week
Patangaroa or sun stars are a species of starfish found in the intertidal zones of Te Ika-a-Maui and the West Coast of the Te Waipounamu. Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Lynda Hallinan is back with some great gardening tips for the weekend. Audio
Government cancels annual ETS charge for forestry
Forestry Minister Todd McClay says cutting the charge for 2023-24 will give forest owners certainty.
Kaipara council slammed over continuing with climate funding cuts
A new Northland climate action group has slammed Kaipara District Council's move to "plough on" with climate funding cuts. This comes as Kaipara District Council (KDC) this month seals the...
If climate change is inevitable, how do we learn to live with it?
For decades George Wilkenfeld was among those arguing for his country, Australia, to do more to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Audio