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Twizel tops funding to control wilding pines in Canterbury
$5 million has been funded for the project by Environment Canterbury.
Allbirds branches out into apparel
Co-founder Tim Brown says eco-friendly company wants to revolutionise textile industry.
Why NZ faces a higher risk of tropical cyclones this season
NZ faces an elevated tropical cyclone risk this season, Niwa predicts as La Nina builds.
Towns on tenterhooks: Tourism's fight to survive on West Coast
Skydivers are among those now doing work for DoC to make ends meet.
Climate change: Why some Kiwis still deny it's happening
NZ climate sceptics are more likely to be conservative white men. New study explains why.
Canterbury event for farmers to dispose of plastics, chemicals and oil
Farmers and growers will get the opportunity to safely dispose of a variety of farm waste.
Sir David Attenborough is wrong about capitalism - critic
COMMENT: Attenborough increasingly echoes the radical green movement, Ryan Bourne says.
Early humans wiped out by climate change, study finds
'I personally take this as a thunderous warning message,' the study's lead author says.
What will La Nina mean for fire danger this summer?
A La Nina climate system could spell a busy summer for fire crews in some parts of NZ.
Environment: The big issues green groups want action on next term
Five major groups share their hopes and dreams for action on environment issues next term.
Climate Changed: How a warming world has already transformed NZ
Climate change isn't a future crisis, but one already transforming NZ, major report shows.
Apple roasted over new iPhone omission
Apple is boasting, but there's one thing left out - and people aren't happy.
Topless protesters accused of vandalising Sydney building
The environmental activists sprayed paint and attempted to glue themselves to windows.
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How to marry green farming & business success
Dairy farmer discovers big benefits in environmental care.
When carrots are better than sticks
A planting scheme helping farmers in Northland is reaping benefits.
370,000 ways to look after land
Water quality is a focus of far-reaching dairy farm environmental plan.
Huge plastic bladders dumped in landfill
There is currently no infrastructure in NZ to recycle industrial-sized plastic bladders.
James Shaw: It takes two to tango in talks
James Shaw wants coalition this time and a ministerial position for his co-leader.
Green Party says 'vehicle camping anywhere are over'
MP Eugenie Sage discussed the party's tourism policy while kayaking at Canterbury.
Protesters shut down mine near Huntly
Some activists were arrested after they chained themselves to an internal gate.
'Tegel need to be good neighbours': Schools lose bid to stop discharge from factory
The Christchurch company has consent for the next 20 years to discharge contaminants.
Bronwen Golder . . . My story as told to Elisabeth Easther
Elisabeth Easther talks to Bronwen Golder, a passionate advocate for ocean conservation.
Whale dies after getting stuck under Auckland wharf
The 4m juvenile minke whale was likely disoriented by the shallow waters, expert says.
Council admits mistake over Auckland Harbour Bridge contamination
The council should have told residents about test results in 2010/11, internal email says.
Picton ferry terminal expansion could raise pollution - engineer
New cruise ship berth would mean ships parking very close to town, says engineer.
Massey shake-up: Over a third of academic science staff could go
Cuts proposed by Massey today could spell biggest hit to science academics in NZ history.
Election 2020: Parties' main policies at a glance
Find out where the major political parties stand on the issues that matter to you.
Man charged in Dilworth case involved in Scouts, children's drama and the church
Three of seven men charged in relation to Dilworth sex allegations have links to Scouts.
Why some adults need to go back to class
Opinion: Adult education community classes return manifold on the investment.
Two men charged in relation to Dilworth sex abuse were involved in Scouts
Dilworth accused stands down from voluntary role at Miranda Shorebird Centre
Local Focus: Recent Girls' High student running for MP
Kaya Sparke, 24, is promoting the Greens' vote. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dilworth investigation: Two men accused of indecent assault named
The men appeared in the Auckland District Court today.
Schools sign up to donation-replacement scheme
Only 99 eligible schools will remain outside the scheme next year.
Students slam Auckland university's exam plan
Students says their concerns about Covid-19 are being ignored by the university.
Largest Antarctic ozone hole in years: What will it mean for NZ?
The ozone hole over Antarctica is at its widest and deepest in years. Will that affect us?
La Nina spells another dire summer for melting glaciers
La Nina and another possible marine heatwave make for a high-impact combination.
PM Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford Pōhutukawa planting
PM Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford plant a Pōhutukawa tree while campaigning in Gisborne. Video / Jason Walls / Aaron Dahmen
Local Focus: Business or the environment? Rotorua candidates want it both ways
Can you have one without the other? Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Business or environment? Coal or unemployment? Napier candidates pick sides
Five Napier candidates, five different opinions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Labour pledges to decarbonise public bus fleet by 2035
PM says her party would boost funding across agricultural greenhouse gas programmes.
Land on old Wellington prison site 'too sacred' for housing - Mau Whenua
Government officials are working to develop the site of the old prison in Wellington.
Funding given to two more universities to replace fossil fuel boilers use
Almost $5 million of funding will help two more universities switch to clean energy.
Election 2020: Parties' main policies at a glance
Find out where the major political parties stand on the issues that matter to you.
Tasmanian devils released on Australia's mainland 3000 years after dying out
'It's the stuff dreams are made of,' conservationist says after historic release.
'Despicable behaviour': Hole cut in native animal sanctuary fence
A hole appears to have been cut in the fence with a power tool.
Why Ōhau blaze is a taste of climate change's fire risk
Strong La Nina winds and grasses dried by record-warm winter set stage for Ōhau fire.
Climate change: Study reveals where in NZ summer is growing longer
NZ faces growing extreme heat risk "blindfolded" unless we reassess it, scientist says.
Greens pledge $50m for kauri dieback
The funding would come out of the $1.1 billion Jobs for Nature package.
Labour vows to dump RMA and make it easier for first-home buyers to get on ladder
Both major parties have promised to repeal and replace the RMA during the next term.
NZ singled out in global conservation report
NZ a stand-out in conservation report painting sorry picture of rest of world's efforts.
Meet the candidates: Moemoea Mohowhenua, Independent - Te Tai Tokerau
Independent candidate wants red tape removed from Maori land for house construction.
Lockdown reveals smoggy stamp of Auckland's trucks and buses
Auckland's first lockdown gave scientists a golden opportunity to study traffic pollution.