NZ Environment and Climate news
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.
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.
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
'A baby rave': The Wiggles headline new music festival for children
'It’s more than a concert. It’s sort of like a ... baby rave.'
Mass bleaching of NZ marine sponges largest ever recorded globally
A new study estimates the 2022 bleaching cut the population by close to half.
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.
'Don't gamble with our future' students protest school closure
Wellington Girls' College students hold a silent protest at Parliament over their earthquake-prone class block. Video / NZ Herald
Are you smarter than a 12yo? The questions Year 8 maths pupils are expected to answer correctly
Christopher Luxon claims four out of five Year 8 students were behind in their learning.
Kids 'painted on damaged asbestos panels' at unnamed school
Documents reveal ‘widespread non-compliance’ over asbestos in schools.
‘We’re prepared to withdraw our children’: Scrap threatens preschool’s future
Parents not happy at board plans to make preschool in upmarket suburb ‘more inclusive’.
‘We can’t forget about them’: Record KidsCan waitlist to support kids as cost of living bites
Not just those in economically-deprived areas needing help, middle-income struggling too.
Children’s Minister unveils first boot camp in Palmerston North
Government's military-style academy pilot for youth offenders will start later this month.