Environment
'Our government is misleading the public'
An advocate for ocean conservation and protection claims the Cook Islands government is misleading public into believing the country is undecided on whether to allow deep seabed mining
Trains roll into Pukekohe station after two year closure
Electric trains are rolling into Pukekohe Station in Auckland Monday morning for the first time. Auckland Transport director of public transport Stacey Van Der Putten spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'We can't recycle our way out of this issue' - Study links microplastics to cancer and more
The study is the first systematic review of microplastics using methods approved by the US National Academy of Sciences. Audio
Are microplastics behind a raft of unexplained cancers?
A group of researchers recently published a major scientific review into how microplastic exposure can affect our digestive, reproductive, and respiratory systems. Audio
Wetlands fire not as damaging as it could have been - DOC
The damage could have been much worse, were it not for the healthy state of the peatland - but it could still take years to recover.
Environmental groups express concerns over mining exports plan
The plan involves more mining, including of gold and coal, and forcing banks to finance fossil fuel expansion.
Govt's new climate target 'shockingly unambitious' - climate expert
The target for 2035 has surprised even some of its strongest critics with how small the promised emissions reductions are. Audio
Stewardship land as important to preserve as DOC land - Forest and Bird
The head of a conservation society is concerned about politicians misrepresenting the value of stewardship land. Audio
Forest and Bird on govt's mining strategy
The government has launched its final mining strategy on Friday morning, increasing the number of minerals it considers critical to New Zealand from 35 to 37. Forest and Bird chief executive Nicola… Audio
Gisborne has coldest January in 35 years
Traditionally the East Coast is one of the country's top summers spots with hot weather and sunshine but figures from MetService reveal Gisborne has had the coldest January in 35 years. Hawke's Bay… Audio
Shane Jones expected to launch 'minerals strategy'
Feedback on the strategy has been broadly supportive of developing a plan to manage the future of mining in NZ, officials say.
Anti-mining group label Shane Jones 'Trumpian'
Catherine Delhunty, the former Green MP and current chair of the Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki, thinks Resources Minister Shane Jones is being "Trumpian" ahead of releasing the government's minerals… Audio
Bats, wētā and seabirds: The native species most at risk from climate change
Many native species face being squeezed out of their habitats with nowhere to go as the climate heats. Audio
Govt unveils climate targets for 2030 to 2035
The government has unveiled the country's climate targets for 2030 to 2035. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
AI used in the fight for pest eradication
Artificial intelligence is being used to boost conservation efforts, making the fight for total pest eradication both quicker and easier. New traps developed by local companies can distinguish between… Audio
Sharp rise needed in emissions target to help avoid 'crises', advocates say
The government is expected to reveal its next climate change target tonight, amid scrutiny from the international community.
Plans to progress Waihī mining attracts support and criticism
New Zealand branch of international mining company OceanaGold is proposing further development through the Waihī North and Martha Open Pit projects.
Government set to reveal NZ's climate targets beyond 2030
The government is required under the Paris Agreement to report progress on adaptation and on contributions to reducing emissions today.
Trapping smarter, not harder
Using cameras, AI and a networking system, a team in Queenstown are trialling 'smart' traps to help them battle predators in difficult-to-reach areas.
No signs of kauri dieback in Auckland's Hunua Ranges
There's some good news for Auckland's Hunua Ranges - the latest survey shows there are no signs of kauri dieback. Auckland Council's Principal Biosecurity Advisor Dr Sarah Killick spoke to Ingrid… Audio
