Environment
Predator swims into sanctuary for rare, endangered birds
It's thought to have swum at least 400 metres from a nearby island.
'My children are cold': Family orderered to switch noisy heat pump off at night
After being issued an abatement notice, the family turned to the Environment Court.
Genesis strikes deal to increase coal supply for Huntly
Genisis Energy and BT Mining have signed a two-year deal for coal to power Huntly Power Station.
Climate news impacts price wine investors will pay, study finds
The study shows climate change news affects the value of asset classes, a finance academic says.
Stranded humpback whale dies north of Dunedin
The whale, estimated to be around eight to 10 metres long, was first spotted at the mouth of the Waitati River around midday Saturday.
Regional Wrap: the sculpture gardens of Kaupapakapa and Kaipara
Kaukapapa is a 40-minute drive North-West of Tamaki Makaurau, and a gateway to the Kaipara. Audio
'Scale and pace we haven't seen before': Record year for Save the Kiwi
More than 300 birds have been translocated this year alone.
Walking with tuatara
What sets the tuatara apart from other reptiles in the wild? Cam Hoffbeck can tell you - she's the first person ever to study the tuatara's gut biome. Audio
Huhana Smith - artist, scholar, activist and farmer
Huhana Smith grows olives, fruit and harakeke on six hectares of land at Kuku north of Wellington. It's a productive testing ground for growing healthy food and, potentially, a sustainable fashion… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 September 2025
In today's episode, in a blow for the Government, the economy has had a much larger slump than expected which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Donald Trump's trade tariffs, negotiations… Audio
Overtourism blamed for Bali floods
Renowned as a destination for relaxation, a sense of fear is rippling through the Island of the Gods.
'It's just cruel': More pet turtles being found in waterways
The Mainland's only dedicated turtle rescue service says it's already at capacity, having taken in more than 100 strays in the last eight years. Audio
Locals warn power plan could drain Lake Hāwea
Contact Energy says it's seeking fast-track approval to adjust Lake Hāwea's minimum operating level in a bid to help generate more renewable energy and keep the region's power supply reliable. Head of… Audio
Lake Hāwea residents fight plan to drop water levels
Lake Hāwea locals are rallying against a plan they fear could devastate their lake and drinking water. Audio
Why NZ needs to scale up solar installation
Analysis: Scaling up installation could help reduce high consumer energy prices and meet New Zealand's emissions budgets.
'Ignored': Anger over body corp's plans to remove native trees
Residents at a central Auckland housing complex say the planned removal of the trees from their front garden feels like a violation.
'Bit gimmicky': McClay criticises council's 'nitrate emergency'
Canterbury Regional Council, known as Environment Canterbury (ECan), carried a motion to declare a nitrate emergency at its final meeting on Wednesday. Audio
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay on Canterbury's nitrate emergency
The Canterbury Regional Council has declared a nitrate emergency, sparking fierce debate ahead of local elections. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Environment Canterbury declares nitrate emergency
The move comes after a survey found both E coli and nitrate concentrations were increasing. Audio
Nitrate emergency declared for Canterbury's waterways
Canterbury Regional Council has declared a nitrate emergency for the district's waterways and drinking water, following a fiery meeting today. The battle lines have been drawn, with Federated Farmers… Audio
