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Another Queensland fruit fly found in Auckland
Restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables are in place again in Auckland after a Queensland fruit fly was found in Northcote.
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Council called out for failing to solve walkway impasse
about 1 hour agoAuthorities in Taranaki are being called out for failing to resolve an impasse that has put part of a famous walkway off limits to the public. Video, Audio
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$1 million in lottery grants money to go towards Tasman fire relief
5:37 pm todayThe Tasman District Mayor says farmers whose land was carved up to make firebreaks during February's blaze will start getting payouts as soon as Monday, when a… Video, Audio
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Critter of the Week: Homer Grasshopper
3:25 pm todayOur Critter of the Week is the Homer grasshopper (Sigaus homerensis), New Zealand's nationally critical grasshopper. Audio
Another Queensland fruit fly found in Auckland
Restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables are in place again in Auckland after a Queensland fruit fly was found in Northcote.
Council called out for failing to solve walkway impasse
Authorities in Taranaki are being called out for failing to resolve an impasse that has put part of a famous walkway off limits to the public. Video, Audio
$1 million in lottery grants money to go towards Tasman fire relief
The Tasman District Mayor says farmers whose land was carved up to make firebreaks during February's blaze will start getting payouts as soon as Monday, when a million dollars of Lottery funding is… Video, Audio
Critter of the Week: Homer Grasshopper
Our Critter of the Week is the Homer grasshopper (Sigaus homerensis), New Zealand's nationally critical grasshopper. Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan
Autumn's the best time to plant trees, especially deciduous ones, because it gives the trees the longest possible run to establish a good root structure before the stresses of summer heat/drought. Audio
Carbon farming
Farming has a long tradition in Aotearoa, but in the 21st century some farmers are looking at crops that allow them to benefit the environment as well as their bottom line. Audio
Auckland kauri tree gets brief reprieve from chainsaws
A centuries-old kauri tree at the centre of a more than four-year battle to keep it from being cut down has temporary reprieve from the possibility of being cut down extended.
Rosy environment report card for NZ a greenwash, say marine experts
Experts say serious marine issues such as fish stocks, bycatch, and marine habitat destruction are glossed over in the country's latest environmental report card from the government.
Dramatic collapse of Antarctic emperor penguin colony
Researchers in the Antarctic say there has been a dramatic collapse of the world's second largest emperor penguin colony. The penguins have abandoned the colony after breeding pairs there failed to… Audio
Report paints rosy picture of ocean environment - Forest & Bird
Forest and Bird says the latest state of the environment report has painted a deceptively rosey picture of the marine environment and used old data to do it. The three yearly report from the Ministry… Audio
Chlorine - good for health, bad for health
Chlorine is the culprit in the 'case of the exploding trousers'.It is also well-known as a disinfectant and chloride ions are essential for life, but as DDT & CFCs, chlorine is bad news. Allan… Audio
Climate-change protesters target London Stock Exchange and Canary Wharf
London's financial industry was targeted in the 11th day of mass disruption caused by demonstrations organised environmental group Extinction Rebellion.
Lava Lab and drilling into a volcano's magma chamber
University of Canterbury's Lava Lab, plans to drill into a volcano's magma chamber and a Curious Mind volcano drilling game for schools. Audio
Our Changing World for 25 April 2019
University of Canterbury's Lava Lab, plans to drill into a volcano's magma chamber and a Curious Mind volcano drilling game for schools. Audio
Antarctica: Thousands of emperor penguin chicks wiped out
A massive penguin colony faces an uncertain future after the collapse of the ice shelf thousands of chicks were being raised on.
New tech could help detect eye problems in 2-year-olds
A new device developed by New Zealand researchers could help detect vision problems in children as young as two, for early intervention against lifelong debilitating sight problems.
Te Ipukarea Society joins Cooks efforts in adopting best practice in tourism
An NGO is joining with the Cook Islands Tourism Industry Council and the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation to try and curb the impact visitors have on the environment. Audio
Shipping industry warns of uncertainty if fuel change comes in
The shipping industry is warning of uncertainty and confusion when a global push for cleaner fuel hits New Zealand.
Varroa mites and bee colony loss
Science correspondent Dr Siouxsie Wiles tells Lynn about the relationship between Damaged Wing Virus, varroa mites and the collapse of bee colonies. She'll also examine a study which found apps to… Audio
Managing urbanisation in the Galapagos Islands
Once a remote archipelago known primarily for their unique species the Galapagos Islands have become a magnet for an increasing number of tourists - and the 30,000 residents who support the booming… Audio
