NZ Environment and Climate news
Tweaked fast-track bill still ‘heavily weighted against environment’ – critic
Parliament’s environment committee released its report today.
More moisture, more severe: Scientist’s prediction for future ex-tropical cyclones
A top climate scientist says damaging storms will become more intense.
Hauraki Gulf plan: More protection, but Govt allows fishing
Hauraki Gulf Forum warns new bill threatens decades of protection efforts.
Solar tsunamis: New Zealand plans for potential ‘major infrastructure failure’
It's a matter of 'when, not if' the Earth is hit hard by extreme space weather.
200,000 litres of diesel has leaked from Manawanui
Sources say concerns were raised about potential leakage from the ship's engines.
Electric & hybrid car news
Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload
Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?
Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor
Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.
MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout
We take an up-close look at two of NZ's cheapest new EVs.
More Environment and Climate news
Lone Motutapu Island rat declared dead after $50k hunt
It's been loose on the otherwise pest-free island for months, but it's come at a price.
Air quality in Tokoroa still one of nation's worst
Air pollutants have mostly decreased in NZ, but Tokoroa is still one of the worst.
2024 WOW Awards: Grace DuVal Wins Supreme WOW Award for "Curves Ahead" at Wellington's TSB Arena
Grace DuVal wins the 2024 Supreme WOW Award for "Curves Ahead" at the World of WearableArt Awards in Wellington.
Critically endangered kākāpō population hit by three deaths this month
One of the birds that died was the 'treasured' poster boy for his former sanctuary.
How seaweed aquaculture could revive NZ's towns and marine ecosystems
Peter Green will tour NZ in October, promoting sustainable seaweed aquaculture.
Scientists just figured out how many chemicals enter our bodies from food packaging
A new study details chemicals finding their way into human bodies from contact with food.
The Horokiokio Pā site overlooking the Waipā River
The Horokiokio Pā site will eventually be accessible to the public via the Ngāhinapōuri Walkway along the Mangahia Stream. Video / NZ Herald
A rumble echoed around the world for nine days. Here’s what caused it
Scientists dubbed the bizarre signal an 'Unidentified Seismic Object', or USO.
Pacific nations push 'ecocide' to be recognised at International Criminal Court
Vanuatu, Fiji and Samoa have formally presented a proposal to the world's highest court.
Experienced teachers on their knees crying: Inside NZ's education crisis
Enrolments in teaching courses have dropped 51% in 13 years
New NCEA Level 1 standards adding to workload for teachers and students
From this year, NCEA level 1 had fewer achievement standards available in each subject.
Western Springs College reopens after bomb threat
Seniors arriving for exams had gathered on the field.
Should a 5-year-old be able to count to 10 and accurately describe shapes?
A big change is that both curriculums specify what children should be learning each year.
Secretive legal advice argues charter schools likely to breach labour rules
Confidential legal advice exposes risks of charter school staff agreements.
How bad is the education 'crisis' behind a rushed new curriculum?
What PM didn't mention when he outlined the dire state of maths performance in schools.