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Farm-to-forest conversions continue - report
Close to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.
Trash sucks: A Norwegian city uses vacuum tubes to whisk waste away
Rubbish is sucked out of the city with the force of half a million household vacuums.
Te Pāti Māori attack Greta Thunberg’s ‘abduction’, Israel says she’s safe
Israeli forces intercepted ship destined to deliver aid to Gaza.
'Poorly designed': NZ challenges EU deforestation rules
"New Zealand does not have a deforestation issue," Trade Minister Todd McClay says.
Opinion: A teen's view on living with the impacts of climate change
Rising tides are swallowing our islands, forcing families to move inland.
Opinion: Foreign aid isn’t just about survival today, it's about hope for tomorrow
Wealthy countries are cutting aid, putting children in life-threatening situations.
Nigeria floods leave more than 150 dead and more missing
Many people are unaccounted for after floods in Mokwa, Nigeria.
Inside Nigeria's deadly floods: A community's struggle to find the missing
Flooding in Mokwa has collapsed buildings and submerged roads.
Auckland Airport says regional airfield upgrade could allow for more local jet flights
Extreme weather events and possible jet upgrades influence a $147m project.
Glacier collapse devastates Swiss village, one person missing
Evacuated residents are safe, but a 64-year-old man is still missing.
‘No sign of respite’: Climate report warns of economic, environmental impact
Climate experts say relying on fossil fuels in 2025 is 'total lunacy'.
Editorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save them
OPINION: The shape of traditional sheep and beef country has changed over the past decade.
NSW's relentless rain has led to record-breaking emergency
About 16,000 people will remain isolated by flooding until at least Thursday.
Prince William and Princess Kate land huge Time Magazine award
They were praised for modernising royal philanthropy through social innovation.
Marty Verry: Green building pledge could trigger $1.5b of investment
OPINION: A shift to mass timber could create 7000 jobs in the regions.
Napier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves'
'We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'
Kiwi selected to help choose new Archbishop of Canterbury
Isaac Beach has been selected to help choose the next Archbishop of Canterbury
NZX chief sees rising interest as Govt eases capital market rules
The NZ capital market faces challenges, but NZX says reform will bring improvements.
Hawke's Bay's climate future revealed
The first climate change assessment report for Hawke's Bay has been released.
The flight of the butterflies: Photographer Deborah Kelland's emotional journey through loss
'It’s like being in a snowstorm.'
Three-year flood map legal dispute ends in 'win' for landowners
Landowners can override council maps with a 'simple' stormwater assessment.
Fonterra powers ahead with new electrode boiler at Edendale site
The upgrades will cut emissions by 72,800 tonnes, the equivalent of removing 30,000 cars.
Second council pulls out of Hawke’s Bay climate committee
'It did not involve a visit to Wairoa, that we are aware of.'
Centralines trustee resigns over $100k dam decision
The move is 'a board decision shared by the firm as a courtesy', trust chairwoman says.
Government asking for public feedback on landmark Predator Free 2050 strategy
Consultation on plan to help New Zealand's threatened species closes on June 30.
Anthony Albanese crushes rival to win Oz election, Dutton humiliated by losing seat
Voters deserted hard-nosed opposition leader Peter Dutton in droves.
Australians vote in election overhung by high prices and Trump tariffs
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is aiming for re-election, focusing on renewable energy.