Environment
Critter of the Week: Huberia striata
Jesse chats to Forest and Bird Chief Executive about this week's critter. Huberia striata belongs to the only fully New Zealand endemic genus of ant. Widespread throughout Aotearoa, they nest… Audio
Pacific leaders to push 100% renewable energy plan at COP30
The Pacific aims to be the first region in the world to be completely reliant on renewable energy. Audio
The Detail for Friday 7 November 2025 WEB
This nasty pest can be destroyed, but it will take government resources and extreme vigilance from the public to do it. Audio
Methven birdsong project starts humming
A community vision to bring the birds back to Methven is taking root.
Individual actions and combating climate change
We're want to talk about climate change, and more specifically whether policy makers are throwing in the towel on the climate battle. It's a question we're asking because Climate Change Minister Simon… Audio
Flying insect traps being used on Auckland's North Shore
North Shore residents are likely to come across flying insect traps hanging from trees in the coming days. RNZ's Victor Waters reports. Audio
Over 100 yellow-legged hornets traps laid in Auckland
A total of six of the pests have been found, including four queens and two males.
Oyster farmers 'really in trouble' after sewage spill
The owner of Mahurangi Oysters says he's had to dump 60,000 oysters this week and thousands more will be binned for the next two weeks due to a major wastewater spill. Audio
Wild deer plunder pasture, plants and profits in Westland
Feral deer in South Westland are devouring native forest, farm pasture and profits - but DOC has neither the budget nor a plan to do anything about it.
Huge petrol station planned for some of NZ's most fertile land
The build would include a truck stop, retail service area, cafe and fruit shop facilities.
Watercare in negotiations with oyster farmers
Watercare and negotiators for oyster farmers north of Auckland have spent a second day in compensation talks after their farms were contaminated after a sewage leak, but they have yet to reach an… Audio
Why commercial fishing is still allowed in 'protected' zones
The Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tīkapa Moana, a City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn.
Decision to end some climate policy consultation 'worrying'
Planned law changes will end public consultation on what New Zealand's emissions limits should be.
Kaikoura locals reminded to look for distressed birds
Locals and visitors to Kaikoura are being reminded to look out for distressed birds which may have crash landed. Hutton's Shearwater Charitable Trust chair, Ted Howard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pacific ocean becoming increasingly militarised - advocate
Pacific civil society groups have looked back on what 2025 has meant for the ocean. Audio
City Councillor slams "protected" gulf zones that still allow fishing
A City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn that the Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tikapa Moana. Audio
Tackling nitrogen's 'gnarly' problems on farm
The government is doubling down on supporting the development of new tools to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on farm with a new co-investment, following its decision not to price agricultural…
Santana Minerals defends plan to fast-track Central Otago gold mine
Opponents say the fast-track process rides roughshod over the environment and the local community.
We can all help stop the spread of deadly hornets
The discovery of yellow-legged hornets is frightening. They're aggressive, and a threat to people and honey bees. Here's how to help.
Fourth hornet queen found in Auckland
It brings the total number of hornets found to six.
