Environment
'We've lost control': Farmers push for new breakaway council
A group is calling for six district councils to amalgamate and end their involvement in Environment Canterbury.
The science of ferns
Co-author and Te Papa's botany Curator Leon Perrie talks about the new fern and lycophytes identification guide book. Audio
Calls for remediation of New Plymouth chemical plant to speed up
The mayor is convinced the former chemical plant is contaminated with the most toxic materials imaginable at high levels.
Expert Feature: predator control 101
As we all know the Government has set a goal for Aotearoa to be predator free by 2050. One of the organisations doing the most work in this space is of course Predator Free NZ. Cam Speedy is a… Audio
Patrick Gower's most important documentary...so far
For his new two-part series, Paddy travelled to Antarctica to witness the consequences of climate change first-hand. Audio
Dead weasel found inside Zealandia sanctuary
A dead weasel has been found in the Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary, leaving staff wondering how it made its way in. Audio
Ash no longer being emitted from Whakaari / White Island following minor eruption
GNS Science will conduct flights in the coming days to continue monitoring activity on the island.
Continuous minor eruption at Whakaari/White Island
GNS says a 'continuous minor eruption' is happening at Whakaari/White Island. GNS duty Volcanologist Geoff Kilgour spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Rotorua Lakes Council installs fence to deter illegal rubbish dumping
Kiri Danielle has cleaned up rubbish dumped on the mountain over the past 12 years.
Good News: Stories that cheered us up this week
A Hong Kong taxi for Auckland, a makeover for a 170-year-old woolshed and AUT's first marine biologist are among the latest feel-good stories from RNZ.
Plans for more mining on the West Coast divides locals
Out of sight - in to mined? Frank Film gauges local attitudes to increased plans for West Coast mining.
Former chemical plant still potential to cause contamination
The operator says it could also affect human health and the environment.
'War on nature': Proposed cuts 'deeply disappointing'
Any proposed cuts at the EPA make no sense and carried risks for the environment, Environmental Defence Society chief executive Gary Taylor says.
Rotorua council injunction bid for sewerage works fails - for now
A council legal bid for an injunction to get protesters to stay at least a metre from controversial sewerage works near Rotorua's sacred Lake Rotokākahi has failed - for now.
Hauraki Gulf's economic value at threat from invasive seaweed
The Hauraki Gulf has been valued at $5 billion a year - but is under threat from invasive caulerpa seaweed.
Rivers and lakes at low levels due to dry winter
A dry winter is seeing rivers and lakes across the motu at low levels - damaging the ecology of the waterways as well as pushing up power prices. Samantha Gee has more. Audio
Ex-councillor wins legal battle against council over pines
A former Marlborough councillor has overcome the final legal hurdle after taking the council to court over management of pines on his land.
Job cuts for the Environmental Protection Authority and Ministry of Justice
The government's environmental watchdog and justice ministry have confirmed a total of 169 jobs are planned between them.
Eight million and still counting - tree replanting programme celebrates success
The country's largest re-vegetation programme on private land has just planted its eight millionth tree.
Companies likely to follow Air NZ in abandoning emission reduction targets
Air New Zealand made global headlines last week with an announcement that it is abandoning its 2030 emissions reduction target. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts has more. Audio
