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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.
Tenant fights for Kainga Ora to pay after home damaged in storm
Tenants of State homes damaged in floods say they should have been told the house was on a flood plain because of the potential risk.
The impact of drought in the Hurunui district
Farmers in the Hurunui District talk about how they’re tackling the ongoing drought. Video | RNZ
Heavy rain across Auckland and North Island
Heavy rain has visited Auckland today, as well as other parts of the country. Video / NZH
Waste-to-energy plant application called in by Environment Minister
The plant is proposed to be built in Te Awamutu.
Is this the winner of Celebrity Treasure Island?
Past winner Matty McLean and Herald Entertainment Editor Jenni Mortimer dissect the latest batch of celebrity contestants on the hit show. Video / Cameron Pitney
Roll up your leaves: Waikato trees to be vaccinated
The fatal Dutch elm disease was discovered in the region in February.
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.
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Water dragon on the loose prompts biosecurity warning
There are fears that exotic pets could turn into New Zealand invaders if left unchecked.
Pirates too late to delay import of fish-friendly flood pumps
The items had to be transported through the Suez Canal.
Every cat has its day. Working to save the Sumatran tiger
Auckland Zoo is in the thick of conservation efforts for critically endangered big cats.
Experiment reveals kākāpō escape strategies
The escapes from a fenced Waikato sanctuary regularly made headlines.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Environment the obvious foundation for our economy
OPINION: Economics as we know it can only happen within a conducive climate.
Biggest kiwi translocation in NZ 'great news' for species recovery
Save the Kiwi is hoping for a kiwi corridor in the Waikato in the next few years.
NZ projects short-listed for World Architecture awards
Stadium, university, retail, home, spa, bach, marae, office buildings are all on the list.
Take kea on the road: Five of the parrots killed by vehicles on Milford Road
Five kea have been hit and killed by vehicles at popular waypoints on Milford Road.
Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'
Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.
PM Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford on new 'Make it Count' Policy
On Sunday, National Ministers announced a policy dubbed “Make it Count” to boost maths education.
Labour fears math revamp miscalculations, National says it will be a 'big ask'
The rollout of the new maths curriculum for schools will begin next year.
Seymour stands by ECE regulations slash despite major opposition
The Associate Education Minister suggested many stakeholders 'don't want competition'.
'Appalled': Teachers' fears after leaked emails show new curriculum plans
Emails fuel English teachers’ fears about the likely content of rewritten curriculum.
Early childhood centre’s licence to be cancelled
Country Kindy's licence is being cancelled due to alleged curriculum violations.
'New screen-time limits needed' in schools - excessive use of devices linked to poor health
The risks existed whether a child was doing homework or watching TikTok.