Environment
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
Counting the cost: flood clean up in Nelson Tasman
A week on from last week's devastating storm and locals in Nelson Tasman are still cleaning up and beginning to count the cost. Audio
Nauru a step closer to mining in international waters
Nauru is a step closer to mining in international waters under highly contentious US legislation. Audio
Fur seals found decapitated at West Auckland beach
Two seals were found at Muriwai beach without their heads last month.
Toxic, highly invasive pest plant found at Far North beach
The plant known as sea spurge has already taken over large swathes of the Australian coast has been discovered at Kapowairua/Spirits Bay for the first time.
'Deliberate and sustained': Forestry operator fined $112k for pollution
Seaview Logging and its director Graeme Savill have been convicted and sentenced for polluting a stream in Waihī despite notices to stop.
Find out how seaweed could prevent global famine
A new study from the University of Canterbury has shown that seaweed could potentially avert a significant number of deaths from starvation in the future. Audio
Councils blindsided by government call to halt planning work
The shake-up, tied to RMA reforms, will have "unintended consequences", councils warn.
Scrutinising mining project returns
With 11 mining projects on the Govt's fast-track list, Massey University's geography professor Glenn Banks says the economic returns from mining are rarely scrutinised; and they are inseparable from… Audio
Concern as signs point to more heavy rain for Nelson Tasman region
More significant rainfall is expected across parts of the country, including in the waterlogged Nelson Tasman region. Audio
