The CountryFonterra: $100m in carbon credit costs could help pay for clean energyFonterra says it will be a decade before it will abandon coal altogether.24 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor: Slash and learn - the huge forestry opportunity for NZOPINION: Are we at last seeing politicians who recognise that industry is not the enemy?24 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryExplainer: Why Govt is making a big deal of steel emissions initiativePM Chris Hipkins called it NZ's 'largest-ever emissions reduction project'.21 May 05:00 PM
The CountryThe slash report: Call for halt to production forestry in erosion zonesA report says there are just 5-10 years to "turn this environmental disaster around".11 May 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMayor fears impact of carbon farming on rural communities"....it’s land that should never have been taken out of forestry in the first place".10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMartin Williams: Can mānuka heal the land?Opinion: Mānuka wouldn't just be a band-aid, but a whole new layer of skin.09 May 11:29 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCarbon price rises as Govt called out for kicking climate can down the roadClimate Change Commission advises Govt on ETS settings.13 Apr 06:23 AM
The CountryNZ could face $24 billion bill to hit 2030 climate targets, officials warnAn expert says it means taking stronger action now could save money in long-term.10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySimon Wilson: After Gabrielle, the challenge of rewildingRewilding sounds like such a good idea, so why don't we fund it and plan it properly?10 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountrySmashing the global market: NZ hosts World Avocado CongressAuckland welcomed 750 avocado industry players from around the world this week.04 Apr 05:20 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTreasury warns of skyrocketing bills if carbon price used to cut emissionsTreasury and the Climate Change Commission scrapped over where to set carbon prices.02 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryNZ King Salmon back in black after big lossA big turnaround in the second half put NZ King Salmon back in the black for the year.28 Mar 08:29 PM
The CountryAdaptation vs mitigation: What should NZ do about climate change?The debate continues despite the devastating summer of storms.26 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryCarbon farming firm opens office in MartonThe Rangitīkei-based firm has four land developments in the Whanganui region.22 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDeclined: Bids fall short in NZ carbon auctionTinkering with carbon units has 'turned the market off'.15 Mar 04:30 AM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle: How did climate change worsen our century’s worst weather disaster?Big deluges now up to four times more likely, with up to 30% more rain, in East Coast.14 Mar 11:01 AM
The CountryNew forestry slash inquiry ‘too brief’ to consider issues - industryThe Forest Owners Association says tree-planting is imperative to tackle climate change23 Feb 02:06 AM
The CountryWhy Fonterra is looking at giant heat pumps for its factoriesBig exporter needs 200 degree Celsius steam to dry milk into powder.09 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRebuilding Better: What will NZ agriculture will look like, beyond commodities cycle?What is New Zealand agriculture going to look like in the decades ahead?19 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryCyclone recovery likely to be slow, farmers at 'wits’ end'Cyclone Hale hit the East Coast hard and it will take a while to fix the damage.12 Jan 09:14 PM
The CountryExtreme heat alerts: MetService-led summer trial to cover 44 centresNZ moves closer to national warning system for extreme heat with major pilot this summer.19 Dec 04:29 PM
The CountryGreens speak on their ' ‘biggest frustration’ - and optimism for 2023The party co-leaders say they are committed to being part of the next Government.12 Dec 06:10 AM
The CountryGroup dressed as ‘angry foods’ petitions energy minister to stop biofuels billCampaign for "real solutions" to climate crisis claims biofuels worse for environment08 Dec 05:47 AM
The CountryEU agrees ‘world first’ deal to ban everyday products which fuel deforestation'It’s radical, and that’s what we’re going to do.'07 Dec 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDanone flicks the switch on $30m biomass boiler for Balclutha dairy plantGroup says it is NZ’s first dairy spray drying plant powered exclusively by biomass fuel.25 Nov 04:22 AM
The CountryShaw to look at 1.5C ‘obligation’ in climate lawActivist group says need to check if Zero Carbon Act is 'is fit for purpose'.23 Nov 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: National’s approach to climate is a massive failure for farmersNational's complaints about the Government's farm policies show very poor leadership.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThree Waters 'the right thing to do’ - Grant RobertsonGovernment will press ahead with plans for co-governance in Three Waters reforms.21 Nov 03:59 PM
The CountrySalmon declining as water warms in DunedinCatching salmon in Otago Harbour is likely coming to an end.15 Nov 09:28 PM
The Country'Falling down a carbon black hole' - Labour attacks Nats' climate planNational would see emissions increase by twice Auckland's annual emissions, claims Labour.15 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Cop this - no one on global stage cares what we doOPINION: Climate change meeting No 27 will lead to nothing.02 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryDozens of communities at 'serious flood risk and unprepared'Forty-four communities listed as 'totally unprepared' for serious consequences.01 Nov 05:43 PM
The Country'Embarrassing': Groundswell protest crowd size criticisedAlmost 60 convoys were planned around NZ to protest against farm emissions pricing plan.20 Oct 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDamien O’Connor: Emissions pricing scheme should be welcomedOPINION: Agriculture Minister outlines the case for NZ's high-sustainability credentials.18 Oct 04:00 PM
