Environment
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 October 2025
Opposition leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Reaction to Labour's Future Fund announcement; Auckland Transport brings back Pothole Promise; How prepared are we for a volcanic eruption… Audio
Watch: Rare blue whale sighting in Akaroa Harbour
It slowly emerged from the water as onlookers gasped. Audio
How prepared are we for a volcanic eruption?
You might be prepared for an earthquake or a flood, but how prepared are we for a volcanic eruption? University of Canterbury Professor, Tom Wilson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ikea owner buys up Northland forestry
Ingka Investments, the parent company of furniture giant Ikea, has bought 10,000 hectares of production forestry in Northland.
Sound on! Hector's Dolphins like you've never heard them before
Scientists have used tracking devices to enable them to reconstruct the underwater life of the Hector's dolphin. Very little was known of the underwater behaviour of the world's smallest marine… Audio
This is buzzy: Why one man is on a roadie with 120 thousand bees A Kiwi beekeeper has set off on a road trip in his fully electric VolksWagon with 120 thousand bees onboard.
James Green from Hidden Honey is driving across the North Island on a mission to raise awareness about pollination. He talks to Jesse. Audio
Gardening with Lynda Hallinan: Thyme to talk herbs
Former NZ Gardener editor, author and all-round gardening guru Lynda Hallinan joins Jim to talk about her favourite herbs - how to grow them and how to use them. Audio
'Less and less sea ice': Brazil woman sails solo through Arctic
The 6500km voyage from Greenland to Alaska was only made possible only melting ice caused by climate change.
Health risk warnings as multi-million dollar clean-up begins
The clean-up after days of heavy rain and widespread flooding has begun as the Ruapehu district counts the cost of the damage.
Report: Ratepayers paying for reliance on single-use packaging
Ratepayers are footing the bill for companies' reliance on single-use packaging every time they fill their bins, according to a Reuse Aotearoa report. One of the report's authors, Hannah Blumhardt… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 October 2025
The government has no plans to back down on its proposed card surcharge ban - despite pleas from businesses to pause the move; Parliament's Speaker is planning to bring some higher standards to the… Audio
DOC launching programme for fresh rangers to learn on the job
The Department of Conservation is launching a new cadet programme for rangers to get on the job experience. DOC says it wants to invest in its future workforce & protect New Zealand's unique eco… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 October 2025
This week our political panel is National's Simeon Brown and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni; If you're one of the many who feel the clouds of the winter blues part on the first sunny day, you're not alone… Audio
Claims indigenous knowledge being left out of climate battle
Pacific leaders believe climate experts are missing an opportunity to incorporate indigenous knowledge into climate adaption. Caleb Fotheringham reports. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 October 2025
The Government is celebrating new structured literacy results for new entrants; Chris Hipkins discusses teachers strikes and latest political polls; Whale watchers are abuzz after the apparent… Audio
Aucklanders consulted on trial to reduce rubbish collections
The consultation, running between 13-31 October, will help councillors decide in December this year whether to go ahead with the trial.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 13 October 2025
On today's show, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss for his weekly interview, the Public Service Commissioner is questioning whether the PPTA is committed to reaching a deal… Audio
Wildlife returns to West Coast as predators culled, tour operators say
Predator Free South Westland aims to eliminate every possum, rat and stoat from 100,000 hectares that covers from the Southern Alps to the sea.
Electricity grid could face biggest test as climate heats up
New Zealand's electricty grid could face its biggest test as the climate heats up. Professor Mark Howden spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Government lowers methane target, rules out methane taxes
The government is lowering its biogenic methane target for the next 25 years, a move opposed by the Greens and environmental activists.
