Environment
Expert Feature: Tiny Gardens
Find out how you can make the most of any green space - no matter how small - with our expert, Martin Steel-Brown. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition, 17 homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy brings us up to date on some mid-winter happening, including Glenorchy's 'creatures of the night' fancy dress community dinner, and the annual Garden Bird Survey, now in its 18th year. Audio
A juicy history of the fruit industry's evolution and politics
Where Have All the Apples Gone? Chris Smellie's juicy expose of the fruit industry's evolution and politics. Audio
World first mobile greenhouse gas lab unveiled
Scientists are unveiling a world-first mobile greenhouse gas lab to gather data for the country to meet its net-zero climate targets. GNS Principal Scientist and CarbonWatch-Urban Programme Lead Dr… Audio
How much time do you need to spend in nature to see benefits?
We often hear we need to head outdoors more often, but is looking at a natural view from a window good enough? And what are the rewards other than physical activity?
Getting back to nature – is it truly beneficial?
People often report feeling refreshed after getting out in nature, but what dosage of nature is actually good for us? Audio
Ratepayers foot bill for rubbish dumped along South Wairarapa coast
The clean-up cost came in about $50,000 cheaper than expected.
Annual New Zealand Garden Bird Survey begins
From now until 6 July people are encouraged to get outside look at and listen for birds for one hour, on one day, and record the highest number of each species they notice.
Third person sentenced in relation to Awarua fire
She has been convicted and discharged in the Invercargill District Court.
Council wants wastewater discharge into Shotover River decided by Environment Court
District council asks regional council to refer retrospective consent application for discharge directly to Environment Court.
Dollars for nature - a look at biodiversity credits
News that government this month said is looking to support a market system to help fund the huge cost of restoring nature could be music to the ears of farmers and iwi wanting to do their bit for… Audio
Critter of the Week - Spotlight on the stars in our forests
This week's critter of the week will resonate with highly observant nature lovers. You may have noticed strange little markings covering the surface of leaves, turns out these are actually tunnels… Audio
Dead orca found on Canterbury beach
A specialist vet's flying to Christchurch after the rare find of a dead orca in the shallows of the beach. The Department of Conservation's Andy Thompson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Gas costs keep rising, but so too do the number of new householders using it
New Zealand is running out of gas and prices are rising - but that hasn't stopped some households from hooking up.
The double-whammy bill natural gas users have to pay
New Zealand is running out of gas and prices are rising - but that hasn't stopped some households from hooking up Audio
Dead orca discovered on beach in Christchurch
Department of Conservation staff, local iwi and members of Project Jonah are at the scene and will remain with the body overnight.
New Plymouth Councillor votes against colleagues on sea bed mining
After hours of debate the New Plymouth District Councillors voted overwhelmingly to join the Whanganui and South Taranaki district councils in their opposition. New Plymouth District Councillor who… Audio
Bulk of New Plymouth District Councillors oppose seabed mining
The bulk of district councillors in New Plymouth have voted to draw a line in the sand and oppose seabed mining in the South Taranaki Bight. Amanda Clinton-Gohdes is the councillor who tabled the… Audio
Installing solar panels stacks up financially in main centres
Installing solar panels now stacks up financially for many households in all three of the country's biggest cities, as well as Queenstown thanks to plunging panel prices and rising electricity bills… Audio
