The Planet
Is biodegradable plastic a scam?
Since plastic has rightfully become Public Enemy #1, biodegradable plastics are all the rage. But are they actually any better or have we just been 'green-washed'?…
Is recycling a lie?
Do you give yourself a pat on the back when you take your recycling bin out at stupid o'clock in the morning? Well, you might want…
The Animal Attic
Do you know what a rat king is? Neither did we, but thanks to Otago Museum's Animal Attic we can't stop picturing this terrifying natural phenomenon…
Grant the goat walker
Introducing Steve and Dave, the friendly goats who love to hoof it around Tāmaki Makaurau's top summer spots! Have you seen them out and about?
Kaicycle
You've heard of recycling, but what about 'Kaicycling'? Down in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, the team at Kaicycle are taking food scraps & turning them into delicious fruit…
Lyall Bay: Dog Beach
Where good dog owners become good friends! Lyall Bay, a.k.a Dog Beach, brings together pooches and people alike ???
Auckland's Seabin
That pesky plastic is a global problem, but the Viaduct Harbour has a new, innovative technology to keep Tāmaki Makaurau's waterways looking pristine: Seabins!
TradeMe's dog ban
With the spike in popularity of pugs and bulldogs thanks to social media, TradeMe banned them from being sold on their site to discourage 'backyard breeding'.…
Should pets be allowed in all rental properties?
Having a pet can turn a house into a home, but many rental properties just won't allow them. Should renters in Aotearoa have the right to…
Project Janszoon
It's estimated 65,000 native birds are killed by invasive species every night. Take a look at the project making incredible progress in saving the native fauna…
The 85-year-old bird whisperer nursing penguins back to health in Auckland
Not all heroes wear capes. Sylvia is 85 years old and cares for injured and lost birds, nursing them back to health.
Are we a nation of sheep shaggers?
To be honest, we're sick of the name calling. We investigate the (seemingly) life-long accusation of being sheep shaggers
Healing with the help of horses
"Riding a horse gives me confidence I never knew I had" - see how these majestic animals help with healing.
Hello hammerheads
A school of baby hammerhead sharks was spotted in the shallows of Great Barrier Island over summer. Have you seen any sharks while you've been out…
What happened to the western world's dirtiest river?
The Manawatu is home to one of the western world's dirtiest rivers ?what's being done to turn this brown awa back to a blue one?
Since posting,…
Auckland's stank beaches
Thanks to some problematic sewerage systems, most of the beaches in the metropolis that is Tāmaki Makaurau are full of, well...
The Floating Foundation
Craig traded in his DJ gear for a boat and took to the South Pacific to do a whole lot of good. The Floating Foundation provides…
What's the deal with fluoride in New Zealand
Toothpastes brag about it, it's tricky to spell, and some people aren't happy about it being added to water supplies. Fluoride...who gets to decide?
These underwater sculptures could save the South Pacific's sea life
British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor creates underwater figures that are not only incredibly eye-catching, they're ever-evolving, marine-life-saving works of art!
How satellites help us understand climate change
The satellites orbitting Earth provide scientists with a deluge of information about the Earth every single day. So how do we translate so much data into…
Saving penguins on the west coast
The West Coast is home to the kororā, the world's smallest penguin but rising sea levels could mean eviction... Meet the local school kids lending a…
Earthquake Country
On Aotearoa's West Coast, an exposed faultline lets you see a glimpse of the inner workings of Papatuanuku. Last rupturing 300 years ago, is time ticking…
How Singapore uses technology to look after trees
Check out the cool pieces of tech hugging Singapore's trees, helping to keep them healthy and feeling the love
Shark diving on Stewart Island
Stewart Island locals are scared. They’re desperately calling for government regulation of shark cage diving as some have noticed the great whites are becoming more aggressive…
Bring your own bowl
Do you take your own container for takeaway lunches? Kiwis are using over 30 kilograms of plastic per year. It's time to revolutionise the BYO...
Kiwi stormchasers
To most people tornadoes, twisters and thunder all scream 'run!', but for this Christchurch photographer, storms mean one thing: it's all about the chase. ?⛈⚡️
The rise of Cli-Fi - Help or Hindrance?
Cli-Fi - it's the movie genre thundering its way onto our screens. But are all those super storms & tsunamis helping or hindering the Climate Change…
What will NZ look like in 100 years?
Climate change is a hot topic these days, but what does it actually mean for New Zealand? From farewelling paua to losing entire towns, Re: looks…
Types of clouds
Clouds are more than just a creative pastime when your internet is down; they're the OG weather app. So, how about a cloud lesson? ☁️?
Honey and Baz take the train to Porirua
Baz takes his adorable dog Honey on a journey from Wellington to Porirua after the Wellington Council ruled pets could travel on trains ??