Environment
Battling Off-Roaders and Predators at Thornton Lagoon
Ben Banks is trying to protect the fragile dunes and surrounds of a coastal lagoon near Whakatane. Volunteering his time, he and his family trap for predators and pests but there's another threat to… Audio
'Could not have come at a worse time': Hornet discovery alarms industry
A queen yellow-legged hornet has those in the New Zealand honey industry concerned. Audio
Critter of the Week: Water Spider aka dolomedes aquaticus
The critter of the week is the water spider, Dolomedes aquaticus! This spider has a special affinity with water, spending most of their time near braided rivers. Dolomedes spiders are also called… Audio
Why Aucklanders need to be on the lookout for hornets
Now to news coming out of Auckland -Biosecurity NZ is urging people to be on the lookout for yellow legged hornets. Why you might ask? Well, for the first time, a yellow legged hornet queen has been… Audio
Possums as pets? Former Wellington mayor is dead against it
Celia Wade-Brown, who is the Green Party's associate conservation spokesperson, says possums are a serious threat to biodiversity, orchards and stock.
Rotorua biofactory for new fuels, proteins
A $60 million biofactory opening in Rotorua next year will give small businesses the opportunity to create and test new bioproducts using forestry slash. Audio
Hornets found building nest on Auckland's North Shore
It is the first time a yellow-legged hornet queen has been found in the country.
Millions flow into Canterbury flood protection push
Environment Canterbury is rolling out millions of dollars' worth of flood resilience projects across Mid and Selwyn districts.
Lawyers fail in bid for weedkiller reassessment
However, they remain concerned about the risks posed by glyphosate-based products, the most commonly used herbicide in Aotearoa.
Putting mushrooms in the spotlight for the right reasons
A new photography book has captured the incredible hidden world of New Zealand fungi Paula Vigus provided the acclaimed photography for the best-selling book - 'Fungi of Aotearoa: A curious forager's… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 October 2025
Chris Bishop and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Amnesty International's Secretary General Dr. Agnès Callamard is in New Zealand this week as part of… Audio
Opposition vows to repeal coastal rights law change
The changes have been passed in Parliament, but critics say they diminish Māori rights. Audio
Changes to Foreshore and Seabed legislation pass in Parliament
The government's controversial changes to its Foreshore and Seabed legislation have passed in Parliament. Political reporter Russell Palmer reports. Audio
Controversial changes to Marine and Coastal Area Act now law
The Government's controversial changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act have now passed into law. Veteran Maori activist Rueben Taipari led the opposition and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 October 2025
Opposition leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Reaction to Labour's Future Fund announcement; Auckland Transport brings back Pothole Promise; How prepared are we for a volcanic eruption… Audio
Watch: Rare blue whale sighting in Akaroa Harbour
It slowly emerged from the water as onlookers gasped. Audio
How prepared are we for a volcanic eruption?
You might be prepared for an earthquake or a flood, but how prepared are we for a volcanic eruption? University of Canterbury Professor, Tom Wilson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ikea owner buys up Northland forestry
Ingka Investments, the parent company of furniture giant Ikea, has bought 10,000 hectares of production forestry in Northland.
Sound on! Hector's Dolphins like you've never heard them before
Scientists have used tracking devices to enable them to reconstruct the underwater life of the Hector's dolphin. Very little was known of the underwater behaviour of the world's smallest marine… Audio
This is buzzy: Why one man is on a roadie with 120 thousand bees A Kiwi beekeeper has set off on a road trip in his fully electric VolksWagon with 120 thousand bees onboard.
James Green from Hidden Honey is driving across the North Island on a mission to raise awareness about pollination. He talks to Jesse. Audio
