Environment
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
Nitrate emergency declared in Canterbury
A nitrate emergency has been declared in Canterbury, after regional councillors voted in favour of a declaration by a narrow majority of two votes. It comes after ECan's recent annual groundwater… Audio
ECan considers declaring nitrate emergency
Environment Canterbury (ECan) is considering whether to declare a "nitrate emergency" at its final meeting Wednesday, as dozens of protesters gather outside the building demanding action. Audio
Minister tight-lipped as Te Waikoropupū Springs plan in doubt
The minister for RMA reform is keeping mum on the fate of Tasman District Council's plan to protect some of the clearest water in the world.
Kawerau wood pellet plant to cut coal use
Kawerau Mayor Faylene Tunui hopes the plant will boost the local economy. Audio
New wastewater plant will reduce sewage overflows, Watercare says
But one oyster farmer affected by rolling overflows says they're not out of the woods yet, with a full fix still some time away.
Springtime budget gardening with Tony Murrell
Many budgets are tight, so we want to hear about free cuttings, seed sowing, and gardening on a shoestring. Tony Murrell chats with Jim about smart ways to save money while getting your garden growing… Audio
Boat owners encouraged to book haulouts before summer
Haulouts help avoid marine pests, which spread by hull fouling and getting into ballast water.
Good news for critically endangered 'labradors of the sea'
Described as ferocious-looking yet placid, the number of grey nurse sharks along Australia's east coast is on the rise.
The state of New Zealand's oceans
While developing nations are making bold commitments to revitalise oceans, marine scientist Veronica Rotman claims New Zealand is falling behind. Audio
Critter of the Week: Debris Cloaking Bark Beetle
The critter for this week is rytinotus squamulosus, the debris cloaking bark beetle! Audio
Conservation minister defends centralising decision-making powers
Tama Potaka has defended proposals which would give him sole decision-making powers over the conservation estate. Audio
Young offroaders remove almost 400 tyres from riverbank
A Hawke's Bay offroading club sick of being blamed for rubbish on riverbanks has embarked on a different kind of adventure.
