Environment
NZ company at cutting edge of agri-tech
Ruminant BioTech's Commercial Director George Reeves spoke to Jesse. Audio
Making the outdoors accessible for everyone
Getting into the outdoors is one of the best things we can do for our bodies and minds. But for many people, there are hurdles such as the fear of being alone, not knowing where to start, or simply… Audio
'Whole ecosystem destroyed': Residents 'horrified' as trees cut down
Axes and chainsaws have dashed residents' hopes a patch of beloved native trees at a housing complex could be saved.
Topping up Wellington's beaches
Over 20 years ago a major construction project was launched in Wellington to enhance the most popular local beaches. It involved the transport of more than 16,000 cubic metres of sand from Golden Bay… Audio
Cars banned from scenic beach
The initial proposal caused a backlash, particularly among surfers who had been riding the prized surf break for decades. Audio
New portal lets Aucklanders assess beach conditions
Aucklanders can now check out conditions at the beach before they even leave the house thanks to a new online tool. Audio
Heavy rain causes another sewage spill in Mahurangi Harbour
Oyster farmers north of Auckland are devastated after rain caused another sewage spill, preventing them from working. Mahurangi Oyster Association chairperson Lynette Dunn spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Stories from Our Changing World
Ellen Rykers finds out what data a satellite uncovered about methane emissions, before it was lost in space. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 24 September 2025
In today's episode, the coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns, the rate salaries in New… Audio
DOC trials paid parking at Aoraki-Mount Cook
Visitors will have to pay $5 per hour to park at White Horse Hill car park as part of a seven-month trial.
Almost one in four Canterbury swim spots unsafe, report shows
A new regional council report finds nearly a quarter of monitored rivers, lakes and bays pose health risks from faecal bacteria or toxic algae.
'It was fantastic': Outward Bound introduces 60-plus course
It's the first time the not-for-profit has run an eight-day course for people aged 60 and over.
Councils tackle 'slum-like' beach camp
Under the bylaw, freedom and overnight camping on the beach and sand dunes is not permitted.
What happened to the great penguins that roamed New Zealand?
Close relatives of emperor penguins lived in New Zealand some 3 million years ago. What caused their extinction?
Call for more ocean-based climate action in New York
This week senior government officials from the UK, Chile, Palau and Australia are gathering at New York Climate Week for to push countries to scale up ocean-based action in their national climate… Audio
Predator swims into sanctuary for rare, endangered birds
It's thought to have swum at least 400 metres from a nearby island.
'My children are cold': Family orderered to switch noisy heat pump off at night
After being issued an abatement notice, the family turned to the Environment Court.
Genesis strikes deal to increase coal supply for Huntly
Genisis Energy and BT Mining have signed a two-year deal for coal to power Huntly Power Station.
Climate news impacts price wine investors will pay, study finds
The study shows climate change news affects the value of asset classes, a finance academic says.
Stranded humpback whale dies north of Dunedin
The whale, estimated to be around eight to 10 metres long, was first spotted at the mouth of the Waitati River around midday Saturday.
