Conservation
Seabed mining left out of regional plan for Taranaki
There's a clash of wills going on between central and local government in Taranaki when it comes to plans for seabed mining Audio
Dissection of rare whale begins: 'This is an extraordinary thing'
The dissection of a rare spade-toothed whale in Dunedin is extraordinary and a world first, say scientists.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 2 December 2024
In today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones says he's considering options to support offshore gas exploration, including a request by an oil and gas lobby group to underwrite the risk involved… Audio
Cathedral Cove track reopens after almost two years
The beach - a popular tourist spot - has been accessible only by boat since storms caused extensive damage.
Almost 40 whales refloated after stranding at Northland beach
A mammoth effort from volunteers has seen the majority of the pod refloated.
Xtreme Zero tolerance to waste
Rick Thorpe is co-founder of Xtreme Zero Waste, a community hub operating in Raglan, with a transformative approach to dealing with waste. The model has been adopted by communities across Aotearoa… Audio
Deforestation changing animals
Human destruction of natural habitats and the impact this has on the animal and insect life they support has been well documented, and a new study from the University of Otago takes that impact a step… Audio
Native plants in Tongariro National Park are facing a threat
A new study has found that native plants in Tongariro National Park are being hit hard by the spread of invasive heather, with a 40 to 50 percent decline in native species in some areas. Dr Julie… Audio
Bringing back ngutukākā from the brink
A community of conservationists is turning State Highway 35 into a Crimson Highway by rewilding the iconic and critically endangered kākābeak.
Our Changing World: The Ngutukākā Festival
Our Changing World goes in search of one of Aotearoa’s rarest plants – the stunning kakabeak, or ngutukākā.
Its clusters of bright red blooms, each shaped like a parrot’s beak, make it a popular… Audio
How Often Should You Wsh Your Clothes?
How often do you wash your clothes, and could you get away with doing it less? Recent figures indicate New Zealanders use 39 billion litres of water every year just to do laundry. Katy Gosset looks… Audio
Kiwi dies in suspected dog attack, iwi 'devastated'
The death of Geyser, a breeding adult male, "means the loss of generations of taonga".
Surfboard lights offer ray of hope to shark-fearing beachgoers
Researchers towed seal-shaped boards fitted with lights across great white-teeming waters to discover which configuration attracted the most attention. Audio
Project farm boasting emissions cut a marketing stunt - Greenpeace
The project boasts a 27 percent reduction in absolute emissions, but Greenpeace says it doesn't address the cow in the room.
'I've had nightmares' - govt petitioned to stop toxic weed spread
A toxic weed spreading like wildfire through Northland pastures can cause "serious health problems" if stock eat it.
You don't invest in conservation land 'by flogging it off' - Forest & Bird
The organisation is concerned a government proposal could lead to a sell-off of conservation land. Audio
'Only in Australia': Couple comes home to find koala in bed
Fran Dias Rufino, who moved to Australia from Brazil, posted the unexpected encounter on Instagram, saying she was lost for words upon seeing the marsupial inside her home.
Environmental Defence Society on charges to national parks
The Government is considering charging New Zealanders $20 to access national parks and $30 for international visitors. Environmental Defence Society policy director Raewyn Peart spoke to Morning… Audio
Govt seeking feedback on proposal to charge for access to national parks
The Department of Conservation has released two documents on "modernising" conservation, which are seeking feedback on questions like who should pay visitor fees and what that money should go towards… Audio
Paid parking at tourist hot spots won't deter visitors, DOC says
The Conservation Department is planning to charge for parking at the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, Franz Josef Glacier, and Aoraki Mount Cook. Audio
