New ZealandHow we're eating the plastic we put in the oceanWe're likely consuming the plastics we put in the ocean. And there's even worse news.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew wonder material: A rugby field packed in a teaspoonScientists are excited at the carbon-capturing potential of a new class of compounds.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandA bug's life: Waging war on weedRelocating leaf bugs to control tradescantia. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandLive brown marmorated stink bugs found in shoesUp to 26 live brown marmorated stink bugs were found in a box of shoes ordered on eBay.06 Dec 05:46 AM
New ZealandHow NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per centMany farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.06 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandBattle begins to rid Opua of fanwormEradication programme funded by regional council and Biosecurity NZ to begin.06 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandNorthern-most stand of kauri trees closedFears of spreading kauri dieback forces the closure of Kauri Bush Track at Kaitaia.03 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandNorthland swim spots fail water quality testsHigh bacteria risk at popular and iconic spots including Waitangi and Kerikeri.03 Dec 08:40 PM
New ZealandConcerns over shooting of stranded whales in front of kidsFamilies not given enough warning whales about to be put down, volunteer rescuer says.03 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandSwim leg of IronMaori in Napier abandoned due to pollutionLast-minute hunt for running shorts and shoes to replace swimwear after swim cancellation.02 Dec 02:37 AM
EnvironmentRegional council sets summer targets for river swimmabilityHorizons wants 80 per cent of rivers and lakes good enough for summer swimming by 2040.02 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandFamily gift land to become scenic reserveForested property and includes stonewalls and a small island in the Hatea River.29 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandAnger as Opito Bay pohutukawa poisonedAt least four pohutukawa at Opito Bay had holes drilled in their roots for poison29 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandStink bugs found - ship ordered to leave NZStink bugs and other regulated pests discovered on vehicle carrier.29 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandIs it time to abandon this flood-hit settlement?"At what point do we say that this community is in the wrong place?"28 Nov 07:42 PM
Business ReportsFonterra is beginning to turn its back on coalFonterra is looking to reduce its gas emissions and have an impact on climate change.28 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldUN says 'emissions gap' worse than thoughtA new UN 'emissions gap' report says we're even further from where we need to be.27 Nov 08:54 PM
BusinessPoo power: how hog manure is being used to produce energyTurns out, pig manure is surprisingly useful.27 Nov 07:57 PM
New ZealandAlgal bloom in Rotorua lakes brings health warningHealth warnings have been issued for both Lake Okaro and Lake Rotoehu.27 Nov 05:58 PM
New ZealandNanaia Mahuta: Public safety priority with our waterSafe, clean water is a birthright of every New Zealander27 Nov 05:05 PM
New ZealandAward for improvement to river appals campaignerCampaigner: river award 'undeserved'. Councillor admits improvement a long time coming.26 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandMass stranding: 145 whales dead at Stewart IslandDoC found half dead and decided the most humane thing to do was to euthanise the rest.26 Nov 02:09 AM
BDBDBusiness8 Rivers 'clean energy' project breaks cover in push for fundingThe clean energy project is looking for $20 million in funding to test feasibility.26 Nov 01:03 AM
New ZealandMeet the mite tackling our worst weed problemThe mite to fight the country's most prolific weed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandNo acute health risk, Ohakea residents toldScheme for uncontaminated water at Ōhakea takes another step forward22 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandGastro crisis impacts ripple on two years laterGovernment moves to make drinking water safer, two years after Havelock North water crisis22 Nov 05:06 PM
New ZealandKauri dieback still close to Tāne MahutaGuardians of the tree say test results validate decision to keep walkway open.21 Nov 11:46 PM
New Zealand1080 referendum bid launched400,000 signatures needed to trigger referendum on ban on poisons.21 Nov 03:08 AM
BusinessDairy farm prosecutions expected to riseWaikato investigator predicts a 400 per cent rise in legal action this year.21 Nov 01:04 AM
BusinessDOC joins opposition to Far North peat miningPlan to dig up 404ha of the Kaimaumau wetland to extract kauri resin and wax challenged.20 Nov 07:12 PM
TelecommunicationsGroup hunts predators with new Internet of Things networkA new weapon in the war on possums, stoats, and rats.20 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandFor our bumblebees, being brighter isn't betterFor the humble bumblebee, being a quick learner isn't a blessing but a strange curse.18 Nov 11:31 PM
New ZealandSeabed smothered in forestry sediment7.5m tonnes of sediment is flowing into Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Nov 10:24 PM
EnvironmentParaparaumu Beach schoolkids' war on plasticThey hope the wider community will recognise the damage plastic does.14 Nov 10:00 PM
