PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSearch our map: Huge swathes of NZ land bought by overseas forestry investorsIf the land was side-by-side it would be larger than Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFarming or forestry: Who's right and who's wrong as Govt ban loomsFarmer groups argue forestry is taking over productive sheep farming land.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Scuffles, arrest – protesters shut ANZ bank after camping out in doorwayOne person was arrested when protestors blockaded the bank on Friday morning.08 Aug 02:00 AM
WorldHuge wildfire in southern France now under controlThe fire, one of 9000 this summer, burned around 17,000ha in the southern Aude department.07 Aug 07:53 PM
WorldOne dead, 13 injured as firefighters battle massive French wildfireTwenty-five homes have been destroyed or damaged in France's Aude region.06 Aug 10:33 PM
WorldHimalayan flash floods: Over 50 missing, 4 dead in Uttarakhand disasterHeavy rains and fog are complicating rescue efforts in Uttarakhand.06 Aug 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is it time to curb our fast-fashion addiction?OPINION: Kiwis send about 180,000 tonnes of clothing & textile waste to landfills yearly.06 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldIndia flash flood leaves four dead, 100 missing in Himalayan townMulti-storey apartment blocks in Dharali, Uttarakhand, were swept away.05 Aug 07:14 PM
WorldScientists say they’ve solved the mystery of starfish that turn to gooThe wasting disease has affected over 20 starfish species since 2013.05 Aug 01:35 AM
World‘Let’s go fly a kite’: Capturing wind for clean energy in IrelandResearchers are flying kites to generate renewable electricity in Ireland.04 Aug 08:37 PM
WorldWatch: Bumpy landing for plane as Storm Floris batters UKHigh-speed winds disrupted trains and toppled trees in Scotland.04 Aug 07:06 PM
TravelWhy Kiwis' 'Euro summer' is under threat as heatwave makes tourist hotspots unbearableOne company is moving its tours to shoulder season in response.03 Aug 02:00 AM
WorldRising concerns: Bear attacks increase in Japan's residential areasThe creatures attacked 85 people in Japan in the year ending March 2025.02 Aug 01:54 AM
New ZealandNZ's oil exploration debate is splitting political linesPleas for consensus on the oil exploration ban go unnoticed.31 Jul 10:33 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly exciting': NZ beef may get methane-reducing pill soonTrials showed a 70% methane reduction with Ruminant BioTech's bolus. 30 Jul 11:36 PM
New ZealandGovt to repeal oil and gas ban with new ministerial powers11th-hour change focuses on rules for decommissioning oil and gas fields, and cleanups. 29 Jul 07:06 PM
WorldHeavy rains leave 30 dead in BeijingIntense rainstorms have pummelled swathes of northern China this week.29 Jul 01:42 AM
World'Defining moment': UN challenges Australia on climate ambitionsAustralia plans to cut emissions by 43% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050.28 Jul 07:41 AM
WorldNae Trump: Scots deploy wit, bite, and bagpipes against US visitor'Scotland hated Trump before it was cool' read one sign at the weekend.27 Jul 11:12 PM
WorldAncient river landscapes under Antarctica may stabilise ice sheetLandscapes left by ancient rivers under Antarctic ice may impact ice loss rate study says.27 Jul 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandCold dread: Home 'worthless' after Auckland Council buys unit next doorJim Weir says his son's home is now 'unsaleable' after the council's flood buy-back.26 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldArctic heatwave hits Lapland, wildfires and climate fears growWildfires in Lapland are spreading rapidly due to the intense heat.26 Jul 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Voting should be made easier, not more difficultOPINION: 'It’s clear they are not concerned this change will reduce voter turnout.'25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWorld Press Photo Exhibition highlights power of photojournalismThe World Press Photo Exhibition opens in Auckland this weekend.25 Jul 07:06 AM
OpinionWhy AI should pay a price for its environmental damageOpinion: These power-hungry facilities are popping up like acne on a teenager.24 Jul 09:52 PM
Herald NOW'We need to be thinking about moving' - call to shift towns ahead of climate change impactEnvironmental Defence Society Policy Director Raewyn Peart talks to Ryan Bridge about the urgent need to resettle towns to reduce climate change impact.Watch23 Jul 09:14 PM
Herald NOWWorld's top court says countries can sue each other over climate changeIn a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice has declared that countries are obligated under international law to tackle climate change.Watch23 Jul 08:02 PM
WorldLegal obligation: ICJ ruling pushes states on climate actionThe ICJ declared states must tackle climate change under international law.23 Jul 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Groundswell's influence grows amid climate policy debateAgribusiness & Trade: The dilemma of consensus among farmers on policy decisions.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPlan takes aim at US ability to fight climate changeNY Times: Existing EPA tool that allows US to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions would go.23 Jul 06:22 AM
WorldICJ climate ruling: Five things to watch forInternational Court of Justice will hand down its first-ever opinion on climate change.23 Jul 02:23 AM
WorldExtreme weather misinformation 'putting lives at risk' study warnsResearch found that verified accounts posted most of the misleading content.23 Jul 01:25 AM
Talanoa'Huge increase': Dengue cases in Pacific reach 10-year peakFiji reported the most suspected cases with 13,702, followed by Tonga and French Polynesia.22 Jul 11:18 PM
WorldBold new methods: Team ventures to monitor polar bears in ArcticPolar bears eat more land food as ice melts, affecting their diet.22 Jul 05:00 PM
