Environment
Nine penguins found dead in Golden Bay over past fortnight
The Department of Conservation is warning dog owners to keep their pets under control.
Is tanning making a comeback?
Despite the risks of tanning some are still seeking to be bronzed by the sun - not only to darken their skin but for other purported benefits. Audio
National wild goat hunting competition kicks off
Hunters are targeting thousands of wild goats in a nationwide competition in efforts to protect farmland and the environment.
Critter of the Week: Mokopiriakau granulatus - the forest gecko
This week's critter of the week is the moko piriakau, also known as the forest gecko. They are renowned for their ability to easily camouflage to their surroundings and their incredible climbing… Audio
Weekend Stuff: Living mulches
Emma Sage joins Jesse Mulligan to get down and dirty on living mulch. Audio
Scientists urge coalition not to weaken methane target
Climate scientists have urged the Climate Change Minister to not weaken the country's methane target, after a landmark ruling out of the UN's highest court.
Franz Josef ratepayers balk at $2.8m stopbank extension
Local members of the joint committee that oversees flood protection for the tourist town voted unanimously last night not to go ahead with the Havill Wall extension.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 1st August 2025
In today's episode, the opposition says the government's move to scrap the 2018 new oil and gas ban shows it is more interested in doing the bidding of multinational companies than supporting ordinary… Audio
'Kamala', 'Jacinda' enlisted in fight against rabbits
Tamed ferrets have been making short work of a long-eared problem in the battle against a rampant rabbit population. Audio
Trained ferrets leading charge against Queenstown pest rabbits
In the battle against Queenstown's exploding rabbit population, a team of trained ferrets is leading the charge. Jim Curry and Jacqui Elson believe in the power of using pests, to fight pests. Katie… Audio
Resources Minister on repeal of new oil and gas ban
The opposition says the government's move to scrap the 2018 oil and gas ban shows it is more interested in doing the bidding of multinational companies than supporting ordinary New Zealanders… Audio
Labour slams govt's move to overturn new oil and gas exploration ban
National and ACT campaigned on ending the oil and gas exploration ban, but it is New Zealand First - who were part of the government that put it in place - that has taken the lead. Labour's climate… Audio
New oil and gas exploration ban overturned
Oil companies can apply to begin searching for fossil fuels as early as September, now the government's repealed the 2018 ban on exploration. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
Author Kerri Andrews on the desire to walk
Kerri Andrews, author of Pathfinding, talks about what it means to rediscover oneself through the land we walk on. Audio
Protesters 'selfish', 'irrational': Minister
Shane Jones has slammed the two protesters occupying a coal bucket on the aerial ropeway between Stockton and Ngakawau.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 31 July 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand remains under a tsunami advisory on Thursday morning, with strong and unusual currents possible, and people warned to stay away from coastlines; An earthquake expert… Audio
Councillors to vote on new joint management agreement with local iwi
Councillors will vote on a new joint management agreement of Lake Taupō and the Upper Waikato River with local iwi Ngāti Tūwharetoa today. Audio
Greenpeace on govt ending oil and gas ban
The government is scrapping the oil and gas ban, and in a last-minute move, has handed cleanup cost decisions to ministers. Greenpeace Aotearoa Executive Director Russel Norman spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Why a mass switch from petrol-powered to electric vehicles probably won't work
Transport and climate researchers say there are other ways to get both health and climate benefits than switching one type of car for another. Audio
Buses, not EVs, could be the real solution to climate change: Study
A study out of Otago University has found a mass switch from petrol-powered to electric vehicles will result in more road injuries. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
