Environment

Study reveals peoples thoughts on paying for water

A new survey shows most people think it is fair for households to pay for water based on how much they use. The Infrastructure Commission asked 3000 people... Read More

Recycling changes: What do you need to know?

How waste is recycled is about to undergo significant change with a new standardised recycling programme set to be implemented across the country from... Read More

Biosecurity NZ thanks international travellers

Biosecurity New Zealand is thanking international travellers who arrived during the peak Christmas and New Year period for their efforts in helping to protect... Read More

Boaties leaving cars in lakes:"You will be towed"

Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Te Arawa Lakes Trust are strongly urgng boaties not to leave their cars parked in the lakes while out in their boats, and... Read More

Why there seems to be fewer cicadas this summer

Where have all the cicadas gone? That's the question bugging some RNZ listeners, who say instead of New Zealand's iconic summer chorus, all they've... Read More

Mapping 140,000 landslides for safer communities

New Zealand now boasts one of the largest single-event inventories of landslides globally. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Senior... Read More

Boaties: don't leave your car parked in the lake

Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Te Arawa Lakes Trust are urgng boaties not to leave their cars parked in the lakes while out in their boats. "If vehicles... Read More

Fitness a focus this Roar hunting season

Every Roar, thousands of Kiwi hunters head into the hills after the stags of their dreams. However, without quality fitness training, hunters can sustain... Read More

Aiming to protect communities against wildfires

Researchers are building models to give more accurate predictions of where large wildfires could spread as they burn. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University... Read More

Aiming to protect communities against wildfires

Researchers are building models to give more accurate predictions of where large wildfires could spread as they burn. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University... Read More

Use those reusables, but with food safety in mind

We all know that using reusable bags and containers helps keep litter levels down - but how often do you clean these items? If you're using reusable bags... Read More

Safety upgrades for "dangerous" stretch of road

Road freight operators say safety improvement work on State Highway 5 between Taupō and Napier cannot start soon enough. The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi... Read More