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Alarm bells over avian flu virus
New Zealand has so far managed to dodge the H5N1 virus, but it's becoming increasingly concerning to scientists, and it's on our doorstep Audio
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Big chocolate is coming for artisanal cacao supplies
6 May 2024The price of cocoa - the raw ingredient in chocolate - has trebled in the last twelve months. Foundry Chocolate owner David Herrick discusses the implications.
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Is AgriZero NZs making progress towards it's ambitious 2030 methane reduction goals?
6 May 2024AgriZero NZ is a public-private partnership between the New Zealand government and some of the country's largest agri-businesses aiming to reduceagricultural… Audio
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Government climate advisor has shipping in its sights
6 May 2024The Climate Change Commission is floating the idea of bringing international shipping into New Zealand's carbon-cutting targets.
Alarm bells over avian flu virus
New Zealand has so far managed to dodge the H5N1 virus, but it's becoming increasingly concerning to scientists, and it's on our doorstep Audio
Big chocolate is coming for artisanal cacao supplies
The price of cocoa - the raw ingredient in chocolate - has trebled in the last twelve months. Foundry Chocolate owner David Herrick discusses the implications. Audio
Is AgriZero NZs making progress towards it's ambitious 2030 methane reduction goals?
AgriZero NZ is a public-private partnership between the New Zealand government and some of the country's largest agri-businesses aiming to reduceagricultural methane emissions 30% by 2030. Head of… Audio
Shipping may be brought into carbon-cutting targets
The Climate Change Commission is floating the idea of bringing international shipping into the country's carbon-cutting targets. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Government climate advisor has shipping in its sights
The Climate Change Commission is floating the idea of bringing international shipping into New Zealand's carbon-cutting targets.
Death toll from rains in Brazil climbs to 57
The death toll from rains in Brazil rose to 57, local authorities said on Saturday afternoon, while dozens still have not been accounted for.
Love from Leo - celeb fans lead to big jump in donations to conservation
One of the world's biggest stars has posted about kiwi conservation projects online, part of a steady stream of celebrity interest in Aotearoa efforts.
The future of farming
Craigmore Sustainables manages more than 25,000 hectares of farming, forestry, and horticultural properties. Audio
The woman fighting climate change with accounting
Wendy McGuinness has a different take on what's holding back climate action in New Zealand.
Plan to eradicate wild deer from Northland's forests
An ambitious plan to eradicate every last wild deer from Northland's forests is underway. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio
The accounting rules at the centre of a major climate fight
A climate change bill of up $23 billion that needs to be paid by 2030 is not included in the Government's official accounts. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Samoa's dengue fever outbreak: What you need to know
New Zealanders travelling to Samoa are recommended to have comprehensive insurance as the country deals with a dengue outbreak. Audio
Will Auckland be able to charge its electric ferries?
Maritime operators have been discussing ways for Auckland's ferry network to reach zero emissions at a conference in the city.
'Ministerial override must go' - Hearings begin over fast-track bill
None of the groups that spoke to Parliament's environment committee on Thursday supported the bill as it stands.
Trash is telling the story of student food habits in Canterbury
Researchers at the University of Canterbury have been diving deep into an unusual realm: rubbish bins. Audio
James Shaw's valedictory - and his new roles
Shaw has bowed out of Parliament, and has already revealed details of what he is doing next.
Plastic-eating bacteria can help waste self-destruct
Scientists make a self-destructing plastic using plastic-eating bacteria in a sci-fi like development.
Emergency management missing in action
A new review of New Zealand's response to crisis is blunt about the inaction of the past, and sceptical that much will change in the future Audio
Cleaning up an entire coastline - alone
Melissa Lieser plans to walk 33km to clean up every beach from Ōwhiro Bay to Oriental Bay.
Call for review of drinking water standard
It comes after Greenpeace said drinking water in several towns had nitrates at levels linked to an increased risk of premature and underweight births.
