Environment
Renewable energy could help get climate targets back on track
The Climate Change Commission says renewable energy and clean farming could also cut household bills and help businesses.
NZ at significant risk of missing 2050 climate target
New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target, and the government's actions have increased the risk, according to independent monitoring. But the Climate Change Commission said… Audio
Critter of the Week: Ranger Dragonfly
Next Thursday is World Ranger Day, and to celebrate this important role and the people doing it, our critter of the week is the endemic ranger dragonfly. Just like human rangers, these ranger… Audio
Critter of the Week: Ranger Dragonfly
Next Thursday is World Ranger Day, and to celebrate this important role and the people doing it, our critter of the week is the endemic ranger dragonfly. Just like human rangers, these ranger… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 25th July 2025
In today's episode, deaths in house fires is at its highest level in ten years; New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target; New Zealand was once ranked third in the world… Audio
ISA launches inquiry into deep sea mining firm
The International Seabed Authority Council has launched an inquiry into "non-compliance" by deep sea mining front-runner The Metals Company.
Two kororā rescued from buried nesting box
Two kororā whose nesting box was buried by a mud slip at Auckland's Muriwai have been rescued, cared for and relocated to a safer site.
Australian town takes out title for best Trans-Tasman tap water
Australia has taken out the top title in this year's Trans-Tasman Best Tasting Tap Water competition, beating New Zealand's Timaru. Former judge in the competition Glenn Alford spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Our Changing World: Small lanternfish in a big ocean
On Our Changing World, Claire Concannon speaks to Victoria University of Wellington’s Professor Jeff Shima about a small deep-sea fish that could play a massive role in both the oceanic food web, and… Audio
Do countries have a duty to prevent climate harm?
The world's highest court is about to answer this crucial question.
Auckland Council denies allegations of negligence over beach
However, the council says it will re-evaluate whether it should have done more to monitor past sand mining.
Tech Tuesday: Microsoft security breaches and more
Tim Batt joins Jesse to discuss the security breach affecting Microsoft's SharePoint, and also the company's plan to offset carbon emissions with a new deal with Vaulted Deep (via Tom's Hardware)… Audio
Almost all sika deer culled in Russell Forest
Just three remain a year after an ambitious eradication project began, with 64 removed along with 500 goats.
Unexplained discovery of dead stoat sparks probe
Stewart Island is known to be stoat-free with the nearest population 30 kilometres away across the Foveaux Strait.
Experts call for better info to help evaluate flood risks
An expert panel has called for more and better information to help people evaluate flood risk on properties. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Lanternfish: Small fish, big impact
Researchers are investigating whether tiny lanternfish play an outsized role in controlling fish life cycles and carbon storage in the ocean.
Popular tourist beach's water rating downgraded after 'alarm' level test results
Two samples taken at the tourist hotspot reached 'alert' level, and a further two exceeded the higher 'alarm' level.
How are Bay of Plenty's geothermal systems managed?
And what management changes are the Regional Council considering? Audio
Reviving Lake Ōmāpere
A group from the Lake Ōmāpere Trust in the Far North led by 93-year-old kuia Ani Martin, will present their plan for restoring its ecological health at the World Lake Conference. Audio
Water and wildfire: partnering with NASA for a more
Space may be the final frontier, but it is also an increasingly viable one for New Zealand as our scientists partner with NASA to engage in mutually beneficial research. Audio
