Environment
ComCom warning for Kmart over greenwashing
The agency says greenwashing is a real concern as well-intentioned consumers try to do the right thing.
Govt undoes RMA rules around farm water quality
For decades, rules around water quality under the Resource Management Act have protected waterways from scums, foams, colour or clarity changes and becoming unsafe for livestock. Groundswell's… Audio
Beef and Lamb NZ on proposed Emissions Trading Scheme changes
Proposed changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme were reported back to the House last night. Beef and Lamb New Zealand chairperson Kate Acland spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Oyster farmers find mysterious $10,000 in bank accounts
The big catch is they don't know what the money is for.
New fossils affirm NZ as a cradle of their evolution
Remarkable new fossil discoveries are driving a significant reassessment of our understanding of the early evolution of penguins.
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs. First, a controversial West Coast mine has been declined for the fast track process. Is the legislation… Audio
Hawke's Bay fires: Fine criticised as 'economic incentive to burn'
Former Hawke's Bay Regional Council chairperson Rex Graham said $300 was not a deterrent.
Te Arawa Lakes Trust calls for stronger partnership to protect Rotorua lakes
The trust says it has no "exclusive seat at the table" when it comes to Crown-led water management.
Controversial mine fast-track bid stalled
Te Kuha Mine on the West Coast failed to meet seven of the application criteria.
Funding drying up for Waikato environmental groups
It's a tough time for environmental groups in Waikato, with hundreds of thousands of dollars from government, council and private funding drying up over past few years. Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio
Greening the garden city: Ōtautahi's regeneration through nature, art and gardening
Artist and landscape architect Bridget Allen wouldn't have known how appropriate the name of her gardening business was to be when she set it up, out of Ilam art school and working at the Christchurch… Audio
Threatened microbat living in urban Australia stuns scientists
The bat is about the same size as a 20-cent coin.
'Planning key' to getting winter grazing right
Over the winter months many farmers rely on intensively grazing stock on high nutrition crops to make the most of limited feed, however, this can lead to environmental challenges and even animal… Audio
What we know so far about new road user charges
Explainer - The government calls it the biggest change to road funding in 50 years. But what are these RUCs that will replace the petrol tax? Audio
Ngāi Tahu, Mint Renewables join forces on renewable energy projects
The partnership will have $100 million to invest.
Creating sustainable potato chips
Samantha Baldwin, Science Group Leader at Plant & Food Research, is nominated for the AJ Park Commercialisation Impact Award for a new variety of potatoes. Audio
'Step into change': Kiwis told to embrace renewable energy boom
Contact Energy is ramping up its renewable supplies, saying investment is critical. Audio
Nine penguins found dead in Golden Bay over past fortnight
The Department of Conservation is warning dog owners to keep their pets under control.
Devastating cyclones to get 20-35 percent wetter - study
Researchers have used more precise climate modelling to reveal how fossil fuel emissions could affect cyclone behaviour.
Navy enlisted in Zealandia lake survey effort
The Navy has descended on a Wellington eco-sanctuary - but it's not to prevent an invasion, pests or otherwise. Audio
