OpinionOpinion: Govt's farm-to-forest ban fails rural NZOPINION: Proposed changes fail to meet expectations on carbon forestry.14 Aug 11:15 PM
PremiumNew 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
PremiumAgribusinessFarming 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
PremiumPoliticsDavid Parker on going ‘a bit far’ on landlord tax and calling an MP a ‘tosser’13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarm to forestry conversions: New rules, but do loopholes remain?Federated Farmers is concerned that gaps could lead to further farm-to-forest conversions.05 May 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAir NZ overhauls emission targets: How more sustainable fuel could power future flightsAirline says overseas turmoil doesn't change its goal to slash emissions.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanInside the climate debate that quietly rocked the National Party OPINION: A Government climate policy sparked a National Party civil war.25 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a silver bullet': Study questions environmental benefits of EVsGlobal EV uptake hasn’t significantly cut carbon dioxide emissions.10 Apr 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBlackRock quits climate change group in latest green climbdownFinancial Times: The world’s largest money manager bails out of a climate change group.09 Jan 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Anti-predator fighters and humble soil the unsung heroes in climate battleOPINION: Predator-free goals and knowing the value of carbon stored in soil are crucial.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Farm emissions should not be targeted while concrete gets a passOPINION: NZ's climate commitments will require emissions reductions by all sectors.05 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFlying into the future: Where NZ is in danger of being left behindAir NZ sustainability boss says aviation is in a race to clean up its act.03 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessFrance, Italy in push to scrap 2025 car emission finesFining carmakers counterproductive and no good for EV transition, French minister says.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Playing with Lego': Criticism of Govt's plan for fewer trees on farms'It’s trying to fix a problem that’s not there,' the Forest Owners' Association says.04 Dec 09:10 PM
New ZealandGovt announces sweeping changes to limit farm-to-forestry conversionsGovt says measures will protect productive farmland and allow sustainable forestry growth.04 Dec 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Electric ferry plan proves Auckland Transport has lost the plotOPINION: 'Can AT tell us what it costs to save a tonne of CO₂ using electric ferries?'27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: Supermarkets are price gouging forgetful shoppers with cost of paper bagsOPINION: How much profit are the supermarkets making here?26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie MortonAnalysis: How will NZ efforts stack up at this year’s big climate change summit?NZ is among nearly 200 nations discussing climate change in Baku. How do we compare?16 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCanada proposes emissions cap on oil and gas sectorOil-rich provinces and business groups have already balked at the measures.05 Nov 01:32 AM
New ZealandAfforestation rate affecting stock numbers: Beef + Lamb NZBeef + Lamb NZ warns the afforestation of 261,000ha of farmland is unsustainable.24 Oct 08:50 PM
New ZealandArea chosen for hydrogen-natural gas blend pilotFirstgas is working with up to 15 households for the pilot.19 Sep 10:30 PM
New ZealandForestry groups welcome ETS resetOptimism about Govt's approach to stabilising the market, NZ Institute of Forestry says.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandClimate chief rubbishes claims farmers need to wait for tech'There are already known practices in agriculture that can reduce GHG emissions.'01 Aug 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Real can of worms': No quick methane fix for farmers“There is nothing to replace agriculture. That’s the bottom line."27 Jul 04:59 PM
New ZealandNew bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulationFederated Farmers backs bill to limit local emission regulations.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsGovt accused of trying to bury damning oil and gas ban reportThe Opposition argues the Government is hiding its inaction with 'pamphlet' strategy.10 Jul 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Things are tight right now for farmers': ETS changes welcomedFarmers pleased proposed law change to keep ag out of the ETS passed its first reading.01 Jul 09:40 PM