Zoe Hilton's love of the sea led her to Bluff's delicacy and international recognition.

Prime Minister John Key has defended New Zealand's emissions trading scheme amid criticism it is soft compared with a new Australian scheme.

NZ farmers are unlikely to be brought into the emissions trading scheme in 2015 unless scientific advances are made in reducing animal emissions and our trading partners make giant strides in pricing carbon.

Up to 11 species of beetle may be introduced to NZ.

Dr Tim Mackle, chief executive of DairyNZ, warns of the challenges ahead for New Zealand dairying.

A 100gm serving of NZ lamb consumed in Britain carries a carbon "cost" equivalent to nearly 2kg of carbon dioxide, new research shows.

NZ researchers appear to be gearing up for a new bid to win over consumers before the first applications for release of GE pasture species.

Kiwifruit, peaches, grapes and nectarines could soon be grown in the Garden of England due to climate change, according to a new report.

Organic food can now properly be considered an essential rather than a luxury, says the owner of an expanding chain of organic grocery stores.

The science going on at AgResearch's new farm at Tokanui may help New Zealand's dairy farms run in a more sustainable fashion.

A New Zealand-led initiative on cutting greenhouse gases has won widespread support.

John Key has been bumped at the last minute from a worldwide televised climate change debate - in favour of Australia's Kevin Rudd.