New ZealandFive leatherback turtles gather off the MountDoC says seeing five leatherbacks together is almost unheard of in the area.28 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandPossums gone, rats plunging: Russell predator project hits key milestoneBut the end of Predator Free 2050 funding means ongoing success is uncertain.28 Feb 12:00 AM
WorldPictured: Winning shots in World Nature Photography awardsFrom bears to bull moose - the World Nature Photographer of the Year winning shots.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBeach where Wellington Mayor Andrew Little took dip now rated 'unsuitable' for swimming27 Feb 02:25 AM
WellingtonMayor insists health is fine 'so far' after sewage swim stuntThe Wellington mayor took a dip yesterday to prove the water was safe.25 Feb 09:33 PM
New ZealandSingle male Oriental fruit fly discovered in Papatoetoe in AucklandLegal controls on fruit and vegetable movements will be detailed within 24 hours.25 Feb 05:36 PM
New Zealand‘Intolerable risk to life’: Crown manager kept on to oversee $70m Wairoa flood worksA Cabinet paper expressed concern about the project, citing disputes between councils.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEvacuations, road closures and damaged buildings after Central Otago grass fireAbout 20 hectares have burned, with the fire now contained and suppressed.25 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandControversial company fined for foul 'faecal and pig effluent' smells The judge said offensive smells could be 'pervasive and life-altering'.24 Feb 08:03 PM
WorldPost-it maker 3M on trial in Belgium over 'forever' chemicalsAbout 1400 locals are each seeking €20,000 in compensation from 3M.24 Feb 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyApartment owners hit with $130k bill to remove fallen pōhutukawa treeThe tree was craned off the blocked lawn into the Te Uru Tapu project after three years.24 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFrom rags to rest: Op shops turn dumped clothing into bedsA six-month trial is turning dumped Northland clothing into mattresses and insulation.24 Feb 12:00 AM
Wellington'The risk looks pretty low': Mayor looks to reopen Wellington beaches after sewage disasterA rāhui is in place, but the mayor says people may soon make their own calls on the risk.23 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandToilet leak: Health warning at popular swim spot liftedPeople were warned not to swim at the popular Rotorua lake.23 Feb 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesElectric aircraft trial ends as Air NZ weighs 2028 launch decisionIt's unclear if Alia is the solution but it performed well in varied conditions.23 Feb 08:00 PM
AucklandFears west coast beaches will be pillaged amid Whangaparāoa shellfish banCommunity groups say a law change is needed to protect marine life.23 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandGrieving dolphin carrying dead calf prompts warning to keep clear in the Bay of IslandsDoC says the mother may carry the dead calf for days or even weeks.23 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandNorthlanders stay up late to watch giant wind turbine convoy roll outMore than 130 giant turbine loads will roll out from Northport by May.23 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandGovt to use funds from Visitor Levy to restore fire-damaged parts of Tongariro National ParkThe $3.5m fund will be spent over five years on the damaged areas.23 Feb 12:06 AM
New ZealandBird deaths spread – avian botulism suspected at Whangārei water damTests are underway to rule out bird flu after 25 birds have died in a second outbreak.22 Feb 12:00 AM
Wellington'Urgent': Zoo raises $18,000 for albatrosses injured in stormWellington Zoo is caring for 20 birds that were caught in the wild weather.21 Feb 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe revival of diesel vehicles should have all of us concerned – Neil KirtonOPINION: Our diesel vehicle fleet is increasing, while EV uptake has stalled.20 Feb 05:09 PM
New ZealandFarmers fear erosion will worsen if nursery subsidies are cutCouncil reviews subsidy for farmers to buy tree poles to stabilise hillsides.20 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBranching out: Kiwi office greenery firm plots global expansion after winning top awardsThe studio’s designs feature in B:Hive, Commercial Bay and Sylvia Park.20 Feb 02:05 AM
SportExplainer: F1's engine controversy ahead of 2026 seasonFive engine makers, including Audi and Red Bull-Ford, will supply the grid.20 Feb 01:01 AM
New ZealandSewage blast from toilet leaves Wellington resident's home unliveableEd says raw sewage sprayed so high it reached his bathroom ceiling.19 Feb 11:57 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A bridge toll would hurt those who can't afford it the mostOPINION: Why a toll would be a bridge too far.19 Feb 04:00 PM
