Environment
NZ's smallest bird ventures from predator-free zones
The country's smallest native bird, the titipounamu, has set a new record for venturing far from predator-free zones in Wellington. Predator Free Ngaio NZ Judie Alison spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour attacks Govt's fast track approval bill
The Labour Party is attacking the Government's proposed rapid consenting process, warning it could lead to accusations of bias. Labour's environment spokesperson Rachel Brooking spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Environmentalists warn companies against fast-track consenting
Environmentalists are warning companies against going through the proposed fast-track consenting process because of potential reputational damage. Environmental Defence Society chief executive Gary… Audio
'Unacceptable': 700 tonnes of waste illegally dumped across Tai Rāwhiti in one year
The mountains of trash included pig carcasses, syringes, fridges, car tyres, microwaves and broken furniture.
The island where locals are saying no to tourists
An influx of holidaymakers is driving up housing costs and depleting resources, residents say.
Mt Taranaki ranger Tāne Houston - 'we let the forest talk for itself'
Country Life takes a walk on the slopes of Mt Taranaki with mountain ranger Tāne Houston resetting bait, foraging and chatting about the progress made in restoring the landscape. Audio
The Auckland record store pressing vinyl made out of cooking oil
It's Record Store Day, and one Auckland shop is taking the new-found interest in vinyl one step further.
Elizabeth Kolbert: The A to Z of climate change
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Elizabeth Kolbert tells the story of climate change in her new alphabetised essay collection H Is for Hope. She talks to RNZ's Susie Ferguson. Audio
Firms invited to apply for fast-track consents include 'environmental destroyers' - Greenpeace
Environmentalists have slammed a list of organisations who have been invited to apply to the Government's proposed fast-track approvals scheme.
Pungent, rotting lake weed takes over Rotorua's lakefront
It's similar to an incident four years ago that resulted in 300 tonnes of weed being removed at a cost of $35,000.
Elizabeth Kolbert: The A to Z of climate change
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Elizabeth Kolbert tells the story of climate change in her new alphabetised essay collection H Is for Hope. As our world warms up, Kolbert hopes the book will help… Audio
Barrier businesses welcome new moorings for boaties hit by caulerpa ban
Anchoring has been restricted around most of the island to help stop the spread of the invasive seaweed caulerpa. Audio
Who has been invited to apply for fast-track consents?
The government's released the list of organisations provided with information on how to apply - just hours before public submissions on the bill close.
New moorings could be answer for Great Barrier Caulerpa restrictions
New boat moorings could be the answer for Great Barrier Island businesses struggling with a lack of tourism due to anchoring restrictions. The restrictions are in place around most of the island as a… Audio
Critter of the Week: Ram's Horn Squid
You might have come across the creamy white spiral shells of this week's critter on the beach. The enigmatic ram's horn squid, Spirula spirula is a squid-like cephalopod mollusc. Audio
Success eradicating invasive weeds from the Emerald Lakes
For the past five years the Department of Conservation has been working hard to rid the Emerald Lakes near the summit of Mt Tongariro of invasive weeds. This morning, they announced the mission a… Audio
Behind the numbers of Auckland's rising dog attacks
Roaming dogs are responsible for more than a thousand attacks on animals each year, and the number is growing. Audio
One of the world's most invasive weeds discovered on Waikato farms
Velvetleaf can grow up to 2.5 metres tall, it has large, heart-shaped leaves with pointy tips and velvety hairs, and small, buttery yellow flowers.
NZ's planet-heating gases hit lowest level since '90s
The country has now cut its planet-heating gases for three years in a row.
A quest to demystify creatures of the deep sea
Dr Thom Linley has always been fascinated with fish, how they behave, their ecology and their different ocean habitats. He is a curator of fishes at Te Papa, and also co-hosts the Deep-Sea Podcast… Audio