The CountryBest of 2019: Rubbish dumped at native Whanganui bushDOC staff and Gordon Park volunteers want to see a stop to dumping in native bush block.10 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryDrying out: Parts of North Island could soon be in droughtPockets of the North Island could slide into drought if a big rainmaker doesn't come soon.09 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryDairy effluent figures show improvementFarm dairy effluent management is improving in Northland.25 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryDehydrated monkey discovered in container of wood from South AmericaDead monkey found in a container of wood products shipped from North America19 Dec 11:40 PM
The Country1080 blackmailer Jeremy Kerr denied paroleKerr will be seen again by the end of February 2020.18 Dec 08:20 PM
The CountryRevealed: NZ's new climate change commissionersSome of our leading authorities just named as members of new climate change watchdog.16 Dec 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Right to protest is no license to threaten or abuseEditorial: Conservation staff should not have to tolerate threats from 1080 opponents.16 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryHealth warning issued for Lake OkaroPeople should avoid any activity which results in significant contact with the lake water.16 Dec 02:22 AM
The CountryMystery solved: MPI reveals probable source of thousands of dead fishIt's "highly likely" MPI has found the source of the dead fish.16 Dec 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'She's on my hit list' - DoC staff threatened, abused, over 1080Pictures and personal details of DoC staff are being shared online among 1080 opponents.15 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryMarine mystery: Thousands of dead fish wash up in Hauraki GulfLocals are cleaning up trailer loads of dead fish off the beaches.14 Dec 08:30 PM
The CountryHigh Court reserves ruling on Northland appealNgati Kuri Research Unit attempt to block water take for avocado in the Far North27 Nov 06:00 PM
The CountryKauri dieback track trespasser faces up to $60k in finesIn the past six months, 49 trespass notices have been issued.25 Nov 07:57 PM
The CountryEight protesters arrested for trespassing on oil boatAbout 30 protesters have stormed an Austrian oil company's support ship in Timaru.23 Nov 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLitter womble's clean up mission, and the attack that nearly killed herNZ of the Year nominee Su Hodkinson on litter, and her near fatal stabbing.23 Nov 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIllegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problemCouncils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.19 Nov 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryConservation Comment: Don't vilify farmersGovernment is ignoring the democratic process with proposed action on water regulations.17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEnvironmentalist helps bring methane measuring project to NZThe satellite will be able to gather data on methane at the individual feedlot level17 Nov 05:52 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPolitical Roundup: The pros and cons of the Zero Carbon ActThere's been plenty of back-slapping and high fives but not everyone is happy.15 Nov 04:57 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGuest opinion: Motiti battle a victory for marine reservesCourt of Appeal decision is a win for Motiti.13 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Under attack': Best prices for farmers but compliance costs threaten golden runFarmers should be laughing all the way to the bank, yet they are not, they are stressed.13 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: Six-year-old Archie's autistic diet shifts the family farm"Within three days he got his eye contact back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Nov 12:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMichael Kampkes: Fonterra must speed up its move from coalCOMMENT: Dairy giant should come clean, or at least open up, about environmental change.11 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryLack of transparency over possible whitebaiting ban - NationalPeople are worried the Conservation Minister is going to ban whitebaiting altogether.10 Nov 03:33 AM
The CountryNZ's newest political party launchedGene technology could be a powerful tool in reducing predators, says Vernon Tava.10 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Climate change shift enhances Simon Bridges' leadershipCOMMENT: In subterranean battle between Simon Bridges and Judith Collins, Bridges won.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'We need to be better': Biologist's plea after Owha shootingThere are still no leads over who shot Auckland's celebrity leopard seal.31 Oct 02:19 AM
The Country150 young scientists urge Greens to re-think GEMore than 150 young scientists appeal to Greens to soften its stance over gene editing.28 Oct 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Labour backdown is a Govt winCOMMENT: And it neutralised the National Party at the same time.26 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryVirginia Lake recommendations: 'We did what was practical'Niwa report suggests ways to improve Rotokawau/Virginia Lake - some have been tried.25 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryArdern: Farmers dodging ETS 'absolutely not' a Govt backdownFarmers full of praise for the Govt's new initiative – environmentalists, not so much.23 Oct 11:56 PM
The CountryFish being fed plastics in NZ pollution studyScientists are learning about how microplastics affect fish – by feeding it to them.22 Oct 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Freshwater reforms a concern on the farmEditorial: Still waters run deep and cleaning the waters can cause deep resentment.21 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay welcomes five more kākāHawke's Bay's kākā population is growing, with five birds released on Sunday.20 Oct 11:41 PM