Environment
Waitakaruru arboretum holds Easter celebration after 'massive' replanting effort
The arboretum was devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, but was thankfully able to keep going, owner says.
SailGP in Christchurch received millions in government, council funds
Sir Russell Coutts has railed against what he called exorbitant fees for the sailing race, but ratepayers and taxpayers picked up much of the tab.
Trees drilled, 'filled and capped' with poison in Blenheim park
The "visible decline" in the health of the plane trees meant it was clear a substance had been poured into the holes, a report to council said.
UN shipping body has possible draft on how to reach net zero
Last week, the International Maritime Organisation member states met in London to figure out the mechanisms of doing so.
Release of kiwi into Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki steps up
The release of about 40 kiwi into Te Papa-Kura-o-Taranaki in the past week marks a step up in attempts to reintroduce the taonga into the national park.
About 110 kiwi are due to be released on… Audio
A tale of two islands – erect-crested penguins
The Bounty Islands are tiny in terms of area – just some bits of granite jutting out of the ocean. But they are huge in terms of seabirds. James Frankham joins a team researching the erect-crested… Audio
New Zealand's most erodable places revealed
New research shows an estimated 182 million tonnes of eroded soil entered New Zealand's rivers in 2022.
High levels of nitrate found in Canterbury drinking water
Water testing in the region has shown high levels of nitrate in some people's drinking water, Greenpeace Aotearoa says.
New 'green' freight hub developed in Auckland.
A unique new industrial complex is being built in Auckland with the environment in mind. It will involve low carbon concrete, rainwater harvesting and one of New Zealand's largest rooftop solar panel… Audio
North Island has over half of NZ's erosion prone land
A fresh snapshot of erosion prone land shows more than half of the country's most erodible areas are located in the North Island despite the North Island only making up 43 percent of total land area.
…Canterbury Regional Council unlawfully granted discharge resource consent - High Court
Canterbury Regional Council unlawfully granted a resource consent for contaminant discharge in Ashburton, the High Court has ruled.
Mining for local fertiliser better than buying 'blood phosphate' - report
New Zealand farms could stop buying 'blood phosphate' and lower their greenhouse gas emissions by getting a common fertiliser from local mines, a report says.
Glacier survey paints stark picture as ice and snow disappear
Even if we get a few cooler seasons, it won't be enough to undo the damage, scientist says.
Dolphin charity turned down SailGP funding over racing behaviour
Trust member says he doesn't want to take money from "any activity that potentially posed harm to the animals that I'm studying".
Kaikōura’s endangered seabirds struggle for food
A lack of food has seen volunteers supplement feeding Hutton's shearwater chicks with "sardine smoothies" to give them the best chance at survival.
'Second worst place to hold it' - marine scientist on SailGP
Lyttleton Harbour is the second worst place to hold the event, after the Akaroa Harbour. according to Professor Steve Dawson. Audio
Made in NZ: Heed
For Made in NZ today we learn more about a company called Heed. They make early warning systems for potential overflow events from wastewater and storm water networks. CEO at Heed Garth Tunnicliffe… Audio
Autumn impact on the insect world, how we can help
As the temperatures plummet and our habits change, there's also a few things we can do to assist the insects around us which are also adapting to the seasonal change. Audio
Major geomagnetic storm hits Earth
A major geomagnetic storm is hitting Earth, and astronomers around Aotearoa are keeping their eyes peeled for the bright lights of Aurora Australis.
The storm was expected to reach severe conditions… Audio
Inspirational Waikato farmer Stu Muir shares his story of cleaning waterways
Stu Muir is a Waikato farmer who believes strongly in local individuals and communities taking responsibility for the environment around them. Audio