Gary Taylor

Environmental groups are questioning how the government will be able to stand up enough expert panels. Audio

A geology professor says New Zealand has a global responsibility to mine some of its critical minerals.  Audio

Soaring gold prices and a more favourable Government stance appear to be driving up interest in New Zealand's gold mining industry. Legislation to be introduced on March 8 will speed up the process… Audio

Parliament was a hive of activity over the weekend as the new team running the country moved into the beehive.

Incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his cabinet will be sworn in at Government… Audio

A resource consent application for a large solar farm planned for the Mackenzie Basin has been rejected, on ecological grounds. Andrew and Karen Simpson, of Balmoral Station, near Lake Tekapo, want to… Audio

Tighter regulations have been announced for forestry slash - will it be enough for communities fed up with a debris deluge in severe weather? Audio

After the destruction caused by slash during last week's cyclone, the government yesterday announced a ministerial inquiry. Susie speaks with Hera Ngata-Gibson from the group Mana Taiao Tairawhiti… Audio

As flooding from recent Cyclone Hale brought down more slash, causing damage to farms, properties and infrastructure in Tairawhiti, the Environmental Defence Society has called for a formal Commission… Audio

The Dome Valley dump has planning approval as Auckland hunts for its next rubbish disposal option - but the very real need for a new site is coming up against both environmental and intangible… Audio

A leading environmentalist is hailing ' a complete turnaround' over cleaning up Tiwai Point aluminium smelter by Rio Tinto.

The smelter's majority owner has given new undertakings worth at least $4… Audio

A Government that looks virtually powerless to enforce a cleanup of mass contamination at Tiwai Point is now considering law changes.

The Environment Ministry is not sure it can hold the smelter… Audio

A small environmental group has taken on Rio Tinto, the biggest mining company in the world. Through court mediation, a deal has been reached to get rid of toxic waste stored at a disused paper mill… Audio

Mediation starts at Invercargill's District Court tomorrow (Tuesday) to determine who is responsible for removing toxic dross from the Mataura paper mill. 8,500 tonnes of a highly volatile by-product… Audio

Kathryn talks with the President of the Funeral Directors' Association, Gary Taylor. Audio