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Boat ban possible as algae takes over
Auckland's aquatic backyard and prime fishing grounds are weed-deep in trouble from exotic caulerpa, a fast-spreading algae that smothers everything in its path. Audio
A new way to help honey bees
Varroa mite parasites cause major problems for honey bees – and beekeepers. Now, New Zealand researchers are investigating a new type of RNA-based treatment that could make treating varroa mite… Audio
Carbon farming on Māori land: Assets or liabilities?
Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee-Mather investigate growing concerns around the Māori Carbon Collective and its elusive managing director.
Bio security cat-tastrophe avoided after pet discovered on cruise
A bio security cat-tastrophe has been avoided after a pet cat was found on a cruise ship travelling around Aotearoa. The American cat was discovered in a passengers cabin onboard the Ovation of the… Video, Audio
Our Changing World – Helping honeybees
The varroa mite is a destructive parasite affecting honeybees, that requires pesticides to keep numbers low. Kiwi researchers are investigating a new treatment that's better for the bees and the wider… Audio
Predator Free NZ Trust celebrating 10 years
The Predator Free New Zealand Trust is celebrating it's 10th birthday this month! To mark their first decade of working towards protecting New Zealand's native wildlife, and looking to the future of… Audio
Concern over NZ's role to protect the Pacific ocean
A climate advocate vows to hold NZ's new government to account following its plans to lift the ban on oil and gas exploration. Audio
The fights over mining the Coromandel, and more fights to come
Conservation groups, prepare for battle – we're likely to see more mining applications as the country's new chief executive promises economic benefits from going underground. Audio
'Who knows what the summer is going to bring': El Niño expected to increase fire risk
Firefighters at the scene of Monday's Port Hills fire are stressing "vigilance" ahead of what is shaping up as an unpredictable summer.
Most companies under-reporting climate emissions - study
Most companies are not reporting their full climate impacts, including many of those who claim to be 'green', according to a new study.
Alert area extended for toxic shellfish on North Island's East Coast
The food safety authority is warning people on the East Coast not to collect shellfish due to an algal bloom which is making them toxic.
Supreme Court rejects use of repurposed consents for water bottling
Two companies had previously been allowed to extract billions of litres of water each year from Christchurch's aquifers using a decades-old consent granted for industrial use.
Big tour buses banned from 'most stunning' views of Aotearoa
Tour bus access to one of the best views in New Zealand is being restricted due to safety concerns.
Lawyers' latest climate case against government underway in Court of Appeal
The latest chapter in a court battle between the Climate Change Commission and a group of lawyers has kicked off today.
The importance of community in dealing with climate change
A new report is emphasizing the importance of community engagement in dealing with climate change.
The report from the Helen Clark Foundation and engineering consultants WSP says involving… Audio
Predator control brings female South Island kākā on a par with males
Kākā are thriving in Fiordland's Eglinton Valley, thanks to three decades of predator control.
Caulerpa's spread has some Aotea Great Barrier locals throwing in the towel
Two public meetings this week will help set a path forward for New Zealand's sixth-biggest island.
Green menace: Public meetings held on invasive seaweed Caulerpa
It's crunch time for the Hauraki Gulf's marine environment. Two public meetings this week will help shape the response to an underwater pest described as one of the world's most invasive weeds, but… Video, Audio
Drylandcarbon bankers have case to answer - court
The Court of Appeal says two bankers have a case to answer over their roles in the Drylandcarbon management companies.
The Panel with James Elliot and Georgie Stylianou (Part 2)
Today on The Panel Wallace and panelists James Elliot and Georgie Stylianou debate Jerry Seinfeld ticket prices which have caused a reaction across the country, while they indulge in some toilet… Audio
