The CountryWhy NZ's native birds are closer to extinction than 40 years agoDespite decades of work, NZ's native birds are closer to the brink now than 40 years ago.08 Sep 02:24 AM
The Country'I was quite shocked': Park ranger catches man flouting kauri dieback rulesRobert Armitstead is accused of entering closed tracks three times during 2019.07 Sep 06:35 AM
The CountryNew cameras on boats roll-out should go further - GreenpeaceEnvironmentalists have urged the Govt to push further with roll-out of cameras on boats.04 Sep 02:26 AM
The Country'We shouldn't have to live like this': Mataura resident on third toxic waste scareResidents of Southland town living with constant threat of toxic waste.31 Aug 06:49 PM
The CountryKai Ika: Marae and fishers team up to slash wasteThey've transformed 84 tonnes of what would have been scraps into delicious meals.31 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryNRC and DoC looking into illegal concreting in Whangārei streamIllegal concreting of waterfall's edge in Poroti is affecting the safe passage of eels.30 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryDirty water: Auckland golf resort fined over wastewater discharge'This... negligent pollution is completely unacceptable, but also completely avoidable.'25 Aug 11:03 PM
The CountryCouncil to prosecute meat processorRāhui on Hāwera's Tawhiti Stream to remain until it is returned to full health.24 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFloating wetland to be removed from Lake RotoruaAccess to boat ramp and adjacent parking area at Motutara Point will close for the work.24 Aug 01:30 AM
The CountryMatariki planting days sow seeds for communityHinewai Ormsby and husband Cam grow native plants and hold annual community planting days.23 Aug 08:02 PM
The CountryResults of water tests capture farmer interestStarted in 2017, the Rangitīkei Rivers Catchment Collective is still growing.23 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryHorizons' biodiversity spend to become contestableCouncillors decide criteria and desired outcomes from biodiversity funding.14 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFreshwater action package adds work for Horizons Regional CouncilAdding and monitoring new freshwater rules will cost the region's ratepayers.10 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryVanishing nature: Can NZ turn its biodiversity tragedy around by 2050?Govt moves to turn around NZ's rampant biodiversity loss with ambitious 30-year strategy.09 Aug 10:16 PM
The CountryExpert witnesses to meet before Horizons' plan change hearingsHorizons' One Plan submissions on nitrogen leaching will be heard in October.09 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryDrinking water study raises fresh concern over intensive farmingParts of NZ sourcing drinking water from rivers regularly polluted with harmful pathogens.09 Aug 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElla Jensen: Embracing tech to reduce the farming footprintIt is time to re-open a nation-wide dialogue on the use of genetic technologies.08 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe $2.1b prize: Waihi Gold gets permit for controversial projectThe underground mine is in an area home to the endangered Archey's Frog.06 Aug 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRangitīkei River project looks to make river more resilient to climate changeThe project is still conceptual, but Horizons grateful to receive Govt funding.06 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryThe Road Ahead: What's really happening in the engine room of NZ tourismFrom Queenstown to Hokitika, Covid-19 has caused carnage.04 Aug 09:00 PM
The CountryLack of consultation on 1080 aerial drop deniedDoC and OSPRI knew nothing of meeting but organisers say they tried to invite them.04 Aug 01:05 AM
The CountryClimate report: 'Extreme risk' to people, buildings and water suppliesNZ's buildings, water supplies and population rated at "extreme risk" of climate impacts.03 Aug 01:00 AM
The CountryLake Onslow hydro plan expensive and unnecessaryWhy hydro storage may not be the answer for NZ's renewable energy aims.30 Jul 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySilence of the trees: Why the rise of forestry has farmers worriedThe rise and rise of forestry is causing friction in rural areas.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRevealed: The region with 'stubbornly high' greenhouse gas emissionsOverall, emissions in the Bay of Plenty grew by 11.9 per cent from 2007 to 2018.29 Jul 09:00 PM
The CountryResource Management Act needs a full rewrite - review panelThe RMA has been subjected to numerous amendments over the last three decades.29 Jul 01:15 AM
The CountryGovt-ordered review calls to scrap RMA, shake-up NZ's 78 councilsTop-level panel backs replacing NZ's linchpin environment legislation with new laws.28 Jul 10:00 PM
The CountryBill Shepherd admits improper discharge of dairy wastewaterFormer NRC chair and his company plead guilty to environment law breaches.28 Jul 07:00 PM
The CountryWater appeal: Environment Court 'did not consider local effects', high court hearsOver 100 Ngati Awa whānau gathered in Rotorua yesterday27 Jul 09:56 PM
The CountryForest & Bird set for East Coast tarakihi court hearingAllowing East Coast tarakihi stocks to remain overfished not legal, says Forest & Bird.26 Jul 03:57 AM
The CountryRevealed: Which regions are driving NZ's emissions?Canterbury's cows singled out alongside Auckland's cars for driving NZ emissions.23 Jul 12:00 AM
The CountryAuckland mussel farm faces local oppositionOpponents worried proposed mussel farm in Hauraki gulf will destroy local sea environment.22 Jul 09:21 PM
The CountryCan NZ's curious kea be trained to avoid 1080?How do you stop kea eating air-dropped 1080 poison pellets meant for their predators?22 Jul 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs Fonterra's new carbon zero milk greenwashing?More to Fonterra's new "carbon zero" milk than meets the eye?19 Jul 05:00 AM
