Environment
Ten Kiwi released on the eastern side of Waiheke Island
Popular getaway destination Waiheke Island's has just welcomed a group of VIPs, but they're more than just weekend visitors. Ten Kiwi have been released on the eastern side of Waiheke, Te… Audio
Looking after staff with disabilities 'first priority'
The recycling centre that burnt down on Auckland's North Shore last month has found a new site to accommodate staff.
Strong Chinese demand pushes global EV sales
The International Energy Agency expects EV sales will reach 40 percent by 2030.
'Bit of a scrap': Ranger snaps footage of tuatara and takahē in fight
While the takahē started the rough stuff the tuatara "got a couple of bites in" during the bush-floor stoush.
Burrowing into the mystery of Great Barrier Island's black petrels
A research team monitoring a dwindling population of tākoketai hopes to head to Ecuador to gather clues about why so many birds never make it back to Aotearoa.
Asbestos warning for East Auckland beaches
Auckland Council is warning that fragments of asbestos-containing material have been found at Glendowie, Karaka Bays and towards Panmure.
Our Changing World: Aotea’s black petrels
In-depth reporter Kate Newton heads to Aotea Great Barrier Island to meet the black petrels that breed there.
For almost 30 years Biz Bell of Wildlife Management International has been leading a… Audio
Bluff gorse stoush: Ex-councillor hasn't paid bill
Karen Arnold has been embroiled in a battle with Invercargill council since 2022.
In defence of the humble moth
The humble moth often gets a bad rap compared to its more glamorous relative, the butterfly. But moths are actually an important part of our ecosystem. And Wairarapa local Jim O'Malley thinks so too -… Audio
Protecting a herd of Fiordland Wapiti causes controversy
Forest and Bird has criticised the move to protect a herd of wapiti deer - or North American elk, in Fiordland National Park but ecologist Cam Speedy says it's the right move. Audio
Jack Hobbs: "Plants are good for us!"
Nearly 50 years ago, Jack Hobbs began working on transforming some farmland in Manurewa into what is now Auckland Botanic Gardens. Audio
Govt to consider protections for elk in Fiordland National Park
The government will consider protections for elk, or wapiti deer, living in Fiordland National Park. Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The platform on sticks that's a precursor to a new harbour crossing
There's a mysterious yellow vessel in the Waitematā Harbour. The Detail investigates.
Couple's journey from 'disaster' hemp to award-winning soil mix
A next-generation living soil developed by a husband and wife in their Taranaki backyard has been named Germany's Garden Product of the Year. Audio
Drilling for Auckland's mythical harbour crossing
There's a mysterious yellow vessel in the Waitemata Harbour. The Detail investigates. Audio
This Weekend: Orchids on show
The New Zealand Orchid society is putting on their Annual Autumn Orchid Show with hundreds of rare and unique flowers being judged, including some for sale! Audio
From mattresses to marijuana: Illegal dumping problem grows
Frustrations are growing as illegal dumping plagues Auckland and leaves ratepayers with a multi-million dollar bill.
Tourists called on to help count Kaikōura’s whales
The Great Kaikōura Whale Count will be held throughout the month of June, with volunteers needed to help spot whales as they swim past the Kaikōura coastline.
Critter of the Week: Speargrass
Speargrass might not win any popularity contests - its sharp spikes can draw blood from unsuspecting trampers - but for one of New Zealand's most endangered insects, the stout speargrass (Aciphylla… Audio
Feral cats endanger native birds
Huge numbers of predatory feral cats are endangering our native birds populations as well as killing other wildlife. Predator Free NZ Trust chief executive Jessi Morgan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
