The CountrySevere El Nino on the cardsThis year's El Nino weather pattern is shaping up to be one of the strongest, if not the strongest, on record - bringing with it an elevated risk of drought.07 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryEco-home tested in disaster-prone areaVo Van Duong's bamboo and coconut leaf house looks much like others deep in Vietnam's Mekong Delta.27 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryClimate report 'bad news' for New ZealandThe latest global report on climate change is "bad news" for New Zealand, which has far fewer mitigation policies than other advanced economies, the Green Party say.13 Apr 08:53 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Wasted on waterEvery day, millions of tons of inadequately treated sewage, industrial and agricultural waste enters the world's waterways, writes Sam Judd.21 Oct 06:48 PM
OpinionChris de Freitas: Our humble cows help make the world a cooler placeA recent discovery that agricultural practices help form clouds could change the way we see New Zealand's environmental performance.15 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Our nutrient worldSam Judd writes that perhaps the biggest environmental problem we currently face is the contamination of our waterways by nutrients.14 Oct 04:30 PM
The CountryUV technology that enhances plants cultivates investor supportThere's a certain circularity in the story of horticultural lighting solutions start-up Biolumic.25 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionNoel Hewlett: Water catchment may ease pressure in a dry spellThat wonderful quote in our English history should be changed in New Zealand to: 'Water, water everywhere and not a drop is saved!'17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: From here on every drop countsThe drought is a timely reminder of how much the New Zealand economy depends on rainfall, writes Brian Fallow.13 Mar 04:30 PM
The CountryOyster is the world for honoured NZ scientistZoe Hilton's love of the sea led her to Bluff's delicacy and international recognition.30 Mar 04:30 PM
The CountryKeys says ETS in good shapePrime Minister John Key has defended New Zealand's emissions trading scheme amid criticism it is soft compared with a new Australian scheme.11 Jul 12:00 AM
The CountryFarmers may win ETS reprieveNZ 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.17 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountryLet's roll... dung beetle to combat global warmingUp to 11 species of beetle may be introduced to NZ.23 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Tim Mackle:</i> Sustainability key to our growthDr Tim Mackle, chief executive of DairyNZ, warns of the challenges ahead for New Zealand dairying.25 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryGovt rejects calls to copy Australia in ETS delayThe Australian govt is shelving plans to start its ETS for at least three years, but the NZ Government says it has no plans to delay the scheme here.27 Apr 09:12 AM
