Environment
Stories from Our Changing World
Time now for Our Changing World, and we're catching up with Claire Concannon. This week she is explaining the mystery of the disappearing sponges of Lough Hyne and what scientists have learnt from… Audio
Aucklanders offered chance to react to contentious rubbish collection plan
The council wants feedback on a proposal that's raised the ire of some in south Auckland who are worried about overloaded bins and maggots.
Meet North Canterbury's Bush Janitor
Why is he known as the Bush Janitor and what is his vision for the rugged Island Hills Station? RNZ investigates. Audio
What does a small Irish sea inlet have to teach New Zealand scientists?
Lough Hyne is home to an island, a ruined castle - and a marine sponge mystery that Kiwi researchers are helping to unravel.
New Zealand's rural freshwater at risk, study finds
Canterbury, Waikato and Southland had the highest amounts of contamination.
Why hasn't NZ ratified a landmark treaty to protect the high seas?
The United Nations High Seas Treaty has now been ratified by 74 countries, but New Zealand is not one of them.
Iwi-led conservation project awarded $6m funding boost
But other conservation programmes were also relying on that same funding.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30th September 2025
In today's episode, ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators, an emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the… Audio
Kiwi chicks in Wellington reach key survival milestone
Ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators. Project lead for Capital Kiwi Paul Ward spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Bioenergy sector hopeful green energy demand will fire up wood-to-power supply chain
Woody biomass from forestry or wood processing can be turned into bioenergy, as alternatives to LPG gas or coal, for example.
Christchurch hosts country's biggest-ever water summit
More than 18-hundred water and infrastructure experts are gathering in Christchurch for the country's biggest-ever water summit. Water New Zealand Chief Executive Gillian Blythe spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Kārearea NZ falcon crowned 2025 Bird of the Year
The kārearea New Zealand falcon has taken out the top spot in the 20th anniversary Bird of the Year competition. Audio
Bird of the Year 2025 nears take-off
Part beauty pageant, part political campaign. This year's Bird of the Year winner is soon to be crowned.
Control efforts underway, as invasive weed threatens Otago lakes
Divers have started hand-weeding and monitoring lakes in the South Island.
The terrifying truth about turtles
Turtles have a relaxed reputation, but in reality they're quick-moving and aggressive, and are wreaking havoc on our native wildlife
Turtles, the pet turned pest
Turtles have a relaxed reputation, but in reality they're quick-moving and aggressive, and are wreaking havoc on our native wildlife. Audio
Could Molesworth Station become a not-for-profit farm?
The idea was put forward by Jim Ward, the farm's former manager of 24 years, before he resigned abruptly in July.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025
In today's episode, the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. A former minister says bold action is needed to… Audio
NZ company at cutting edge of agri-tech
Ruminant BioTech's Commercial Director George Reeves spoke to Jesse. Audio
Making the outdoors accessible for everyone
Getting into the outdoors is one of the best things we can do for our bodies and minds. But for many people, there are hurdles such as the fear of being alone, not knowing where to start, or simply… Audio
