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
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: Can't see the food for the treesGovt's bid to trim emissions will hit Kiwi farmers — but won't reduce climate change.14 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryExplainer: What's changed? Why the rural uproar over farm emissions pricing schemeThere are only two areas of major difference but they might well be chasms.13 Oct 04:42 AM
The CountryAgri emissions pricing system likely to impact Māori: Govt paperMāori own 1.51 million hectares of land with agricultural assets of $16 billion.12 Oct 04:20 AM
The CountryGovt rejected Shaw's preferred farming emissions planThe Climate Change Minister feared proposal could be open to political interference.11 Oct 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ agri emission charges will tip the scales in favour of trees - analystsProposed emissions charges for agriculture will add more incentives to grow trees.11 Oct 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Pickle for National as emissions plan reaches farm gatesWill the farms tax end the hopes of political consensus on climate change?11 Oct 02:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow New Zealand's climate fight is threatening farmlandNew York Times: Investors are rushing to buy up pastures and plant carbon-sucking trees.12 Aug 12:45 AM
The CountryAngry Dutch farmers vow to cause more protest chaos than everThe govt sparked fury with plan to curb livestock numbers to meet climate change targets.07 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryFarmers 'freedom convoy' takes aim at strict Dutch net zero regulationsWorkers protest in the Netherlands – and they've won support from a famous fan10 Jul 01:00 AM
The CountryClimate change: He Waka Eke Noa needs 'critical' changesThe HWEN plan lets farmers pay different rates for methane and carbon dioxide emissions.06 Jul 02:39 AM
The CountryNational: FTA with EU a 'step forward' but agriculture 'missed opportunity'National's trade spokesman Todd McClay gave the deal a '6 out of 10'.01 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThomas Coughlan: Will Ardern get an EU trade deal tomorrow?The PM has said she will leave without a deal if what is on the table is not good enough.29 Jun 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie MackayJamie Mackay: Government to reap what they sow in climate fightLike farming seasons, winter is coming for this Government - it could come in spring 2023.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRedwood gains a toehold in central NI forest plantationsCoastal redwood is growing in popularity as a plantation species for carbon and timber.26 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryRace against time to price farm emissions by 2025Farms are likely to pay emissions costs by 2025.07 Jun 09:30 PM
The CountrySmall Business: Turning cherry orchard electric pays offAccountant and computer programmer switch careers to horticulture.29 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBryce Edwards: Was Govt's climate plan watered down by lobbying?ANALYSIS: Was last week's major climate change announcement a case of vested interests?27 May 02:56 AM
The CountryRed Weather: Spate of extreme events surprise forecastersSix of MetService's seven 'red warnings' issued in past year a taste of climate change.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow a project plans to save Northland's disappearing whitebaitNorthland's at-risk īnanga population gets $1.2M funding boost23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRadical change is happening in NZ's finance industryThere will be more innovative social and green finance opportunities for investors.21 May 11:00 PM
