The CountrySharks that glow in the dark found off the coast of NZDiscovery sheds new light on life 1000m below the surface of the sea.02 Mar 07:47 PM
The CountryTrial aims to prevent runaway mussel floatsResearch trial aims to reduce number of mussel floats that get lost at sea each year.25 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryWhanganui's South Beach sea had 8 times allowed faecal bacteriaNone of the breaches - which occurred in summer - were reported.25 Feb 12:13 AM
The CountryCompany at top of dumping breach list takes on big new contractTanning company with a history of dumping contaminants taking on a large new contract.24 Feb 10:30 PM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms fined $337k over potentially lethal ammonia leakAmmonia leak potentially lethal to residents, staff and emergency services.24 Feb 06:58 AM
The CountryChildren barred from school bus by 1904 lawParents are driving kids to school because of a 1904 law barring them from school buses.19 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryNZ's ancient kauri yields major scientific discoveryAncient swamp kauri records reveal breakdown of Earth's magnetic field 42,000 years ago.18 Feb 08:35 PM
The CountryMonth's worth of rain a brief relief for Wairarapa farmersWairarapa had three times the rainfall on Tuesday than it did all of last month.17 Feb 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTwo years, two environmental disasters for ContactA routine spraying operation to control pests goes wrong, killing 1.1ha of vegetation.17 Feb 08:10 PM
The CountryIllegal 120m-long net in marine reserve caught sharks, rays and birdsThe net was attached by a milk bottle float and tied to a mangrove tree on the shoreline16 Feb 04:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: RMA rewrite looks like a special kind of hellEveryone cheered the RMA's demise but will new laws be at the mercy of political conflict?13 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'It just came at me': Great white shark bites fisherman's kayak"It looked at me, I looked at it and I thought 'oh s***'."13 Feb 03:25 AM
The CountryEels found dead, people told to stay out of Manukau Harbour after chemical spillTwenty tons of discharge, including water, were taken away overnight after the spill.12 Feb 03:20 AM
The CountryTackling the housing crisis: Govt confirms it's scrapping outdated RMARMA to be replaced by three acts focused on environment, development and climate impacts.09 Feb 10:01 PM
The CountryLead in the water: Govt unveils 'rapid review' into tainted sites'New Zealanders have every right to expect that their drinking water is safe'.09 Feb 05:19 PM
The CountryUrban sprawl set to swallow 31,000 hectares of prime landFigures show the irreversible loss of Auckland's most productive land is accelerating.09 Feb 06:09 AM
The CountryMan sentenced after selling half a tonne of crayfish on black marketThe illegal catch was usually sold pre-cooked for between $700 and $1310 per load.09 Feb 01:47 AM
The CountryFonterra discharging nitrogen-heavy water on to 'ghost farms'Cows have been cleared from 16 Fonterra farms to dispose of polluted wastewater.08 Feb 06:53 PM
The Country'Very sorry' anglers caught catching snapper in NZ's oldest marine reserveIt has been protected for 45 years, but the fishers allegedly claimed they did not know.03 Feb 03:14 AM
The CountryTaxpayers pinged for Tiwai Point toxic waste clean-upThe deal to clean up 8000 tonnes of waste "leaves a slightly sour taste", minister says.02 Feb 05:55 AM
The CountryAmberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arsonA man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.02 Feb 01:10 AM
The CountryClimate Change report: What's the future of gas?Climate Change Commission advises that it is time to cut gas cooking.01 Feb 05:23 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBig Read: Five positive things we learned from major climate reportFrom decarbonising cars to managing methane, the new climate report offers many positives.01 Feb 06:00 AM
The CountryPredator-free just a dream without new tools, say scientistsA new model offers a grim outlook for NZ's mission to be pest-free by 2050.31 Jan 09:18 PM
The CountryRare weather: Three tropical cyclones tracking north of NZDoesn't happen often, but minimal risk to New Zealand for now.31 Jan 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow wetlands can literally save livesOPINION: Restoring New Zealand's wetlands should be part of our climate change response.31 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryClimate change report: Ban on petrol-car imports by 2032, cut cow numbersGovt told NZ must cut cow numbers and get most Kiwis in EVs to hit climate targets.31 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryDumping in paradise: The efforts people go to avoid tip feesThe illegal dumping comes at a huge environmental and financial cost.29 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryMyrtle rust discovered in Waitākere RangesThe fungus was recently found to be killing mature native trees.20 Jan 11:15 PM
The CountryConservation cadets poised for environment workDavid Parker welcomes the first intake in the Jobs for Nature programme.17 Jan 09:00 PM
The Country'Tragic sight': Hundreds of dead eels and trout in stream"There are dead and decomposing fish everywhere," Fish & Game CEO says.15 Jan 03:00 AM
The Country'Warm years are piling up' - 2020 was NZ's seventh hottest on recordAmid a pandemic NZ saw its seventh hottest year in 2020, carrying on a dire warming trend.11 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountrySwimmers, boaties muscle out mussel farms in prime recreation spotsMarine farmers could be forced to move their operations further from shore.10 Jan 01:58 AM
The CountryFire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' dangerDry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.18 Dec 03:05 AM
