The CountryCOP26 is over - so where did it get us?UN summit ends in pledges to ramp up climate action, but advocates aren't hailing victory.13 Nov 11:32 PM
The CountryToxic algae: Health warning issued for Lake Ohakuri and Lake MaraetaiPeople should avoid any contact with the lake water.03 Nov 04:57 AM
The CountryClimate change conference 2021: What does NZ's new pledge mean for Kiwis?NZ just upgraded its Paris Agreement climate pledge. So what does that mean to you and me?01 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryBird of the Year winner unveiled - and it's not even a birdThe Pekapeka-tou-roa beat all feathered frontrunners with a commanding lead.31 Oct 07:37 PM
The CountryShop less, eat crickets: What you can do to help combat climate changeThe Science Digest podcast looks at the unique ways Kiwis can combat climate change.29 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'Uncharted territory': Seabed mining company wants consents reconsideredHigh Court will now decide process to reconsider seabed mining consent28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMiner's giant challenge: Making steel, saving the planetNY Times: Australian billionaire betting fortune on a bid to clean up the steel industry.28 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWe didn't start the fires: Burning complaints to council halveAir quality in Hastings is now the best it has been since continuous monitoring began.19 Oct 09:18 PM
The CountryCoal and agriculture put Waikato ahead in emission statisticsA collective effort is needed to reduce the region's carbon footprint.13 Oct 11:30 PM
The CountryGovernment could pay you to scrap your gas guzzlerThe Government releases its latest emissions reduction plans.12 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: Too much of a good thing in our riversA $6 million project is extracting excess Central Hawke's Bay river gravel for industry.07 Oct 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWeekday log train services between Napier and Wairoa to start MondayThe number of log trains between Wairoa and Napier will go from two to five next week.29 Sep 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRed sky suggests it's time to dust off your togs and tongsSummery weather for the opening weekend of school holidays29 Sep 09:20 PM
The CountryPiako planting protects life-supporting capacity of freshwaterScheme is part of government's $1.2 billion Jobs for Nature programme27 Sep 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNapier Port's use of methyl bromide to ceaseLogs methyl bromide fumigation gets the axe as port strives to improve safety.27 Sep 02:28 AM
OpinionCovering Climate Now: The dangerous flaws in our 'net zero by 2050' goalOPINION: Climate scientist Peter Kalmus explains why we have to act now.12 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'I've got nothing to be ashamed of': Dairy farmers under siegeTwo fifth-generation farming families fight back against the demonisation of dairying.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Significant' changes for methyl bromide use underwhelmChanges are coming for use of the gas at the Port of Tauranga but locals aren't impressed.08 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Plan to reform RMA leaves many unanswered questionsDraft version of new law has business groups worried about obstacles to development.02 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country150 of world's rarest wading bird released into Mackenzie BasinThe young critically endangered birds were reared in captivity.02 Sep 01:05 AM
The CountryQueenstown's green creek mystery could take weeks to solveMystery substance in Queenstown creek was similar to water-tracing dye.16 Aug 08:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Upsetting and confusing': Further changes possible for Hawke's Bay farmers"The worst thing we can do is just stop," MyEnviro creator Brent Paterson says.11 Aug 10:18 PM
The CountrySouthland farmer accused of draining wetlandA Southland farmer already in mediation over land clearing is now under investigation.09 Aug 07:59 PM
The Country'Nothing but bad news': Major climate report's stark outlookBiggest climate report in nine years warns window to avert worst impacts is closing fast.09 Aug 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow to stop 90pc of carbon emissions by 2035: New reportOnerous state interventions not the solution to dangerous climate change.09 Aug 05:35 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBryce Heard: Why are farmers frustrated? We've got short memoriesOPINION: Many of today's farmers are the grandchildren of people like my father.07 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryFears remnants of former quarry is seeping into city's water suppliesThe Christchurch City Council is investigating following the allegations.04 Aug 07:31 PM
The CountryEmissions from dairy farms highest everEnvironment Ministry blames fertilisers and says emissions from dairy cows are dropping.04 Aug 06:56 PM
The CountryMPI raids multiple properties over 'highly organised' black market crayfish ringAbout 80 fishery officers searched eight East Coast homes with police in support.03 Aug 07:33 AM
The CountryUnknown coral species hauled up in bottom trawling netsBottom trawlers have hauled up 128 previously unknown species of coral.02 Aug 11:13 PM
The CountryKāpiti Coast residents fear repercussions of ramped up snapper fishingMPI wants to increase catch by as much as 133 per cent following rejuvenated stock levels.01 Aug 09:37 PM
The CountryExplainer: What dairy farming is doing to NZ's waterNZ's biggest export earner is often accused of polluting our water. Here are the facts.27 Jul 10:53 PM
The CountrySecond kauri dieback offender fined for entering closed tracksDamon Gojack pleaded guilty after he was issued several trespass notices.27 Jul 06:32 AM
