PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The challenge of GM foods and climate changeOPINION: GM foods could be the key to local climate action. Do we want that?28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumThe CountryCan hybrid grapes solve the climate change dilemma for winemakers?New York Times: Growers in the US, France, Germany and NZ are experimenting with hybrids.03 Oct 05:00 AM
The CountryDog helps find rare bird colony 'not seen for decades'Tui the golden retriever 'real key tool' in finding new population of whio.10 Jul 10:28 PM
The CountryFeral goats' days numbered in 'unique' conservation parkAn eradication programme has won a $750,000 government grant to get it started.25 Jun 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe greening of New Zealand businessLarge and small, businesses are not waiting to be told how to address climate change.21 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionOpinion: Farm emissions should not be targeted while concrete gets a pass05 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryHow seaweed aquaculture could revive NZ's towns and marine ecosystemsPeter Green will tour NZ in October, promoting sustainable seaweed aquaculture.21 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryGovt says petrol will only rise 3c a litre as it moves to raise carbon priceThe Government is slashing the number of tonnes of planet-heating emissions for sale.20 Aug 05:40 AM
The CountryWater dragon on the loose prompts biosecurity warningThere are fears that exotic pets could turn into New Zealand invaders if left unchecked.31 Jul 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'It's clear we have a problem': Kiwis wasting $3.2 billion in food annuallyEver wondered what happens to all that uneaten food you throw out each week?26 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA bird flu pandemic in people? Here’s what it might look likeNew York Times: H5N1 has shown itself to be promiscuous, rapidly gaining new hosts.17 Jun 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Farmers smile, environmentalists fume as tensions ramp upOPINION: It's also been a tricky week geopolitically with the visit of China's Premier.14 Jun 01:24 AM
The CountryRace against time to save skink on the brinkLess than 20 awakōpaka skink remain. Scientists pull out the stops to save them.17 May 10:00 PM
The CountryKiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation landIt could be among the first such projects approved under Govt bill.17 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Holy grail’: Work on methane vaccine ramps up'Could be one of the best long-term options to shift the dial on agricultural emissions.'08 May 10:32 PM
The CountryDoC spent nearly $500k to kill one stoat in FiordlandIt took eight months to capture the stoat, documents show.01 Apr 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNorske Skog facing billion-dollar claim linked to Kawerau millA landfill site long used by a Tasman mill is subject to a half-dozen claims.20 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryInvasive fish species tench likely illegally released in Kāpiti lakes - councilTench have recently been detected in Kotuku Lake and Waterstone Lake in Paraparaumu.16 Mar 08:50 PM
The CountryNZ seeds stored in doomsday mountain vault in NorwayThe Svalbard Global Seed Vault stores duplicates of every important crop in the world.05 Mar 12:30 AM
The Country‘Several thousand’ dead eels found in Southland streamPeople are asked to avoid contact with the water as officials investigate.20 Feb 05:38 AM
The CountryExcitement over possible sighting of elusive songbirdThe South Island kōkako was believed to be extinct for decades.31 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountryAlert after exotic fish caught in Lake DunstanAnglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.10 Jan 11:16 PM
The CountryLive ferrets feature in Hamilton Zoo display - possums and rats could followFerrets are 'simply acting on their natural behaviour' but are deadly for native species.18 Dec 01:08 AM
The CountryThe naked truth about gardening - it's a date!"Gardening without clothes symbolises shedding the layers between us and nature."11 Dec 12:53 AM
The CountryFinish line looms for bridge to reconnect CoromandelSH25A to reopen three months ahead of schedule and bring communities back together.07 Dec 03:00 AM
The CountryTaking a fresh approach to water qualityWAI Wānaka now working on a network of urban groups to look after local water sources.28 Nov 05:07 PM
The CountryNew boat rules to curb invasive clamBoaties are being warned about new rules for using the Waikato River.24 Nov 12:11 AM
The CountryOnce bittern, twice shy: Waiting game to hear Lake Taupō’s rare and mysterious birdThey’re so elusive even the experts aren’t sure of exact numbers.08 Nov 12:05 AM
The CountryVote for your favourite feathered friendThe Bird of the Year is rebranded Bird of the Century as Forest & Bird turns 100.29 Oct 06:18 PM
The CountryEnvironment watchdog sceptical of farming groups' methane emissions claimsParliament's environment watchdog has written to DairyNZ, B+LNZ and Federated Farmers.18 Oct 08:21 PM
The CountryNative species make stunning comebackTwenty years ago Mt Pirongia was no place to be a native bird.16 Oct 11:36 PM