Environment
Conservation pioneer Dame Jane Goodall remembered as 'incredible human'
Goodall, who was a world-renowned conservationist, primatologist and ethnologist, has died at the age of 91. Audio
Damaging health effects found from odours in Christchurch
People in the Christchurch suburb of Bromley are feeling vindicated after health researchers have found environmental odours have damaging health effects. Locals living in the suburb believe they've… Audio
Solving the World's Problems: Mayoral Desktastrophe!
Dave Armstrong joins Jesse to solve some of the world's problems, and today he is looking at the Wellington Mayoral document dump disaster, the new earthquake rules and the return of the gibbons to… Audio
Quarry firm looks to acquire section of Belmont Regional Park in land swap
Winstone Aggregates is trying to acquire a 24 hectare block of regional park land adjacent to the quarry in exchange for three blocks of regenerated quarry land totalling 30 hectares. Audio
Foul environmental odours impact health: Report
A new report says foul environmental odours are common in New Zealand, and they can make people sick. Lead author Dr Jonathan Jarman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Stories from Our Changing World
Time now for Our Changing World, and we're catching up with Claire Concannon. This week she is explaining the mystery of the disappearing sponges of Lough Hyne and what scientists have learnt from… Audio
Aucklanders offered chance to react to contentious rubbish collection plan
The council wants feedback on a proposal that's raised the ire of some in south Auckland who are worried about overloaded bins and maggots.
Meet North Canterbury's Bush Janitor
Why is he known as the Bush Janitor and what is his vision for the rugged Island Hills Station? RNZ investigates. Audio
What does a small Irish sea inlet have to teach New Zealand scientists?
Lough Hyne is home to an island, a ruined castle - and a marine sponge mystery that Kiwi researchers are helping to unravel.
New Zealand's rural freshwater at risk, study finds
Canterbury, Waikato and Southland had the highest amounts of contamination.
Why hasn't NZ ratified a landmark treaty to protect the high seas?
The United Nations High Seas Treaty has now been ratified by 74 countries, but New Zealand is not one of them.
Iwi-led conservation project awarded $6m funding boost
But other conservation programmes were also relying on that same funding.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30th September 2025
In today's episode, ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators, an emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the… Audio
Kiwi chicks in Wellington reach key survival milestone
Ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators. Project lead for Capital Kiwi Paul Ward spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Bioenergy sector hopeful green energy demand will fire up wood-to-power supply chain
Woody biomass from forestry or wood processing can be turned into bioenergy, as alternatives to LPG gas or coal, for example.
Christchurch hosts country's biggest-ever water summit
More than 18-hundred water and infrastructure experts are gathering in Christchurch for the country's biggest-ever water summit. Water New Zealand Chief Executive Gillian Blythe spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Kārearea NZ falcon crowned 2025 Bird of the Year
The kārearea New Zealand falcon has taken out the top spot in the 20th anniversary Bird of the Year competition. Audio
Bird of the Year 2025 nears take-off
Part beauty pageant, part political campaign. This year's Bird of the Year winner is soon to be crowned.
Control efforts underway, as invasive weed threatens Otago lakes
Divers have started hand-weeding and monitoring lakes in the South Island.
The terrifying truth about turtles
Turtles have a relaxed reputation, but in reality they're quick-moving and aggressive, and are wreaking havoc on our native wildlife
