ChristchurchDiesel fumes linger as capsized tour boat left 'well wedged' on Akaroa rocksWildlife experts remain on standby as environmental monitoring continues.02 Feb 12:58 AM
New ZealandPlans to submerge wrecked tourist boat as 2240 litres of diesel leaks into seaThe Black Cat vessel capsized near Akaroa carrying 38 passengers and three crew members.01 Feb 05:41 AM
New ZealandFuel visible in water after Akaroa boat capsize, wildlife teams on standbyThe Black Cat cruise boat had 2240 litres of marine diesel fuel on board.01 Feb 01:41 AM
PremiumChristchurchWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squats07 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandBritish ship that went aground 160-years-ago washes up at Canterbury rivermouth10 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facilityThe waste includes depleted uranium from redundant radiation devices used to treat cancer.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs the South Island still free of 'pond weed' hornwort?Hornwort is considered the worst submerged weed in New Zealand.13 May 10:41 PM
New Zealand'Considerable havoc': Man banned from running a business for lifeMichael Le Roy has repeatedly caused environmental harm.07 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandAre tourists spoiling this iconic Kiwi landscape, or are angry locals the 'fun police'?Shellie Evans was shocked by what she found at the tourism hotspot.26 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandIs Ashburton's water supply a health risk to babies? Council denies Greenpeace claims Greenpeace tests have shown high nitrate levels in Ashburton's drinking water.15 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Absurd': Expert disputes 'impossible' theory after thousands of eels dieMike Joy called claims about natural causes 'impossible'.10 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandCanterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tapeMinister Nicola Grigg acknowledged that farmers were 'burdened' by paperwork.06 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandWatch: Thousands of dead eels wash up on Canterbury beachEnvironment Canterbury said the deaths were due to poorly timed migration.04 Apr 11:35 PM
New Zealand‘Buddy’ the dog rescued after yacht sinks in wild weatherYacht sinks on its moorings after storm blows through.18 Mar 10:40 PM
New ZealandCat crackdown could be on the way for Mid CanterburyAshburton District Council asked to investigate introducing a cat management programme.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo looking back for farmer who switched to regenerative agricultureJohn Legg's been regenerative farming on his dairy farm near Lake Ellesmere for 5 years.28 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandHeavier double-decker and electric buses causing more damage to roadsHeavier buses are damaging roads more than the usual diesel buses.14 Oct 11:11 PM
New ZealandCanterbury farmer joins push for council shake-upAllan Andrews wants Ashburton Council to leave Canterbury’s regional council.10 Sep 02:30 AM
New ZealandFarming leader concerned over land and water changesChanges include take & use of water, wetland construction & agricultural intensification.04 Sep 10:09 PM
KahuEnvironment Canterbury stands firm on iwi councillorsECan rejects proposal to oust Ngāi Tahu representatives.28 Aug 06:49 PM
New ZealandECan chairman to face council as his future is debatedCouncillors are set to discuss Peter Scott's role tomorrow.22 Jul 09:49 PM
New ZealandECan chairman cleared to return after investigationPeter Scott says he will not return as chairman until he speaks to other councillors.19 Jul 04:15 AM
New ZealandYacht sinks on its mooring in Christchurch’s Lyttelton HarbourSalvage attempts were made but had to be abandoned due to dangerous conditions.02 Jul 10:19 PM
New Zealand'Common sense': Rules on creating wetlands to be relaxedRelaxing rules around developing wetlands is “common sense”.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Not just chip stealers’: New Zealand seagulls in dramatic declineScientists and biodiversity experts say Kiwis should care about falling seagull numbers.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti birders make significant contribution to NZ Bird Atlas projectThe project reveals bird distribution changes and informs future conservation efforts.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer fumes over Ecan chairman’s ‘hypocrisy’'I’m actually operating illegally, and I’m the chairman of Environment Canterbury.'06 May 09:34 PM
New ZealandCalls to review water rules to tackle dry creeks“No one wishes to see the creek run dry again."29 Apr 10:43 PM
