WorldAfter more than 125 years, the Christmas Bird Count is more popular than everIt is one of the longest-running citizen data projects in North America.24 Dec 06:50 PM
WorldHow a Maine father and son turned hungry deer into global livestream starsFather and son Richard and Randy McMahon feed up to 250 deer each winter.24 Dec 05:00 PM
AucklandHow safe is your swim spot this summer?Waiheke's Ōnetangi is a good bet, but Judges Bay still has a black 'do not swim' warning.24 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandFrom a popular dragstrip to some of NZ's best wine: The curious case of the soil under Thunderpark23 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandTakahē pair thought to be infertile hatch chick at ZealandiaThe chick is one of only about 500 takahē left in New Zealand.22 Dec 04:56 AM
New ZealandThey want 13 people at their bach for Christmas, but toilet flushing's restrictedRegular showers, laundry, dishwashers, and constant toilet flushing are off the table.20 Dec 08:27 PM
TravelWhy I went off grid after my kids left school, and why you should tooA solo trip can help parents move on from the school run. 20 Dec 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMartin Gummer: Dear PM, here's how to fix an energy crisisOPINION: An open letter to the Prime Minister calls for an urgent strategy.20 Dec 01:00 PM
New ZealandShane Jones orders total halt to crayfish harvesting from April next yearThe ban will run from April 1, 2026 for five years or until stocks recover.19 Dec 06:12 AM
WorldWatch: Wandering wild koala hitches a ride on public transportThe mayor said the incident proves Brisbane is the most Australian place on earth.19 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandSupreme Court finds Govt must consider climate change when offering oil and gas tendersThe case was brought by university students who are part of Climate Clinic Aotearoa.19 Dec 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFarmers, companies fined $108,000 for Waikato dairy effluent dischargesThe effluent discharges were all in Te Awamutu area in March or August 2024.19 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Cleaning the 'hood': The youth-led effort transforming city streetsOrganiser Thomas Peato says a healthy environment helps mould a healthy mind.18 Dec 09:11 PM
New ZealandGates to be installed at popular Kai Iwi Lakes amid long-running tensions Boaties will need an access code after completing an online cleaning form.18 Dec 06:54 PM
New ZealandFast-track green light for Waihī North mineThe mining project is forecast to add $5.2b in gold and silver exports over 18 years.18 Dec 03:35 AM
WorldRare spectacle as ‘blood rain’ turns Gulf redIron-rich soil from Hormuz Island's cliffs turned the shoreline deep red.18 Dec 02:03 AM
CrimeKiwi house hit by vandalism and arson, causing $15k damage and lost incomeThe break-in shut down life-support systems in kiwi enclosures overnight.17 Dec 10:53 PM
New ZealandNorthland woman finds 94kg turtle washed up on beachTwo turtles wash up on a Far North beach in two weeks.17 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandWarming again: Mt Ruapehu crater lake shows temperature rise Minor hot water upwellings and yellow sulphur slicks were seen on the lake.16 Dec 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA dead glacier is a loss. A dying one is a threatNY Times: Melting glaciers in the Himalayas are creating thousands of high-altitude lakes.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland’s fortnightly rubbish collection trial kicked to kerbThe trial would have halved kerbside pick-ups in five suburbs for six months.16 Dec 07:58 AM
New ZealandThames-Coromandel moves to restricted fire seasonThe restricted season covers the entire Thames-Coromandel district.15 Dec 07:23 PM
OpinionFaster, cheaper … but better? The devil in the resource management reform detailOPINION: More permissive zoning may speed building yet weaken local voices and iwi rights.15 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandACG Parnell College chemical spill: Fire crews contain ‘nasty’ substanceThe chemical, containing phosphorous, reacts violently on contact with water.15 Dec 07:45 AM
PremiumPremiumDynamic BusinessHow Dilmah built a global brand by refusing to compromiseCEO Dilhan Fernando says Dilmah walked away from profit to protect its purpose.15 Dec 02:38 AM
New ZealandHB cities under Level 3 water restrictions as usage hits 95 million litres a dayA total ban on open-air fires and fireworks is also in place.14 Dec 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarcos Pelenur: Don’t wait out the gas crunch – grab the opportunity to get aheadGas production for this year is now forecast to be 24% lower than earlier estimates.14 Dec 10:00 PM
