New ZealandFarmers rep loses seat on Taranaki environment committeeFederated Farmers is out, after 30 years on the Taranaki Regional Council water committee.10 Nov 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly red, incredibly vivid': Tongariro fire lights up skies hundreds of kilometres awayMassive fire has made for some eerie coloured skies.10 Nov 01:35 AM
PremiumCommodities'Short-changed': Experts question gold royalties for new major projectsMore than a decade on, the Crown's established gold royalties still haven't kicked in.09 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand|UpdatedDecision nears on 23-metre deep quarry plan west of Hastings09 Nov 05:00 PM
TravelBest way to spend 12 hours in Gisborne: Sunrise, surf and cellar doors by the sea08 Nov 06:04 PM
New Zealand'Not under control': Firefighters battle 300ha Tongariro National Park blaze08 Nov 04:48 AM
New ZealandFireworks blamed for Millwater paddock blaze north of AucklandThe paddock owner says fireworks were being set off earlier that day.07 Nov 01:48 AM
BusinessAir NZ electric plane pilot teacher in townEnergy costs for a Wellington to Blenheim flight are about $20.07 Nov 12:08 AM
New ZealandAurora Australis dances over Southland and Otago skiesThe sky above Kaitangata lit up in vivid green, red and purple hues.06 Nov 09:41 PM
WorldCamels replace cows as Kenya battles droughtAround 5000 Somali camels have been distributed in Samburu following several droughts.06 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJane Smith: Why NZ's heifers don’t deserve the climate blameDr Kevin Trenberth says biogenic methane is part of a natural carbon cycle.06 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Start of the restart': Wildlife centre welcomes rare kiwi chicks againThe chicks are the first hatched at the centre since before Covid.06 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAir NZ electric aircraft starts intensive trial runs todayPilots and tech experts will test the new-age Alia CX3 aircraft in a range of conditions.06 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandScouts say freedom campers are turning Herne Bay carpark into public toiletParents say children aged 6 must walk from further away as parking spots fill up.06 Nov 01:32 AM
New ZealandAT considers charging people to park in Ponsonby at nightPaid parking could extend to 9pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.05 Nov 11:39 PM
New ZealandOtago University investigates Castle Street fireworks aimed at policeFireworks were also fired toward a fire truck but missed the vehicle.05 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandMove to allow freedom camping on shores of picturesque Central Otago lake gets backlashA petition claims camping at Beacon Point threatens fragile wetlands nearby.05 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandTe Mata Peak fire sparked by fireworks thrown from car, police identify four involvedNative plants were destroyed and it was 'incredibly fortunate' it did not spread further.05 Nov 02:55 AM
New ZealandLarge service station development planned on some of NZ's best growing land'This proposal is a non-complying activity, which means it must meet a very high bar.'05 Nov 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsGreens accuse Government of late-night gutting of Zero Carbon ActLast night the Government quietly stripped the Climate Change Commission of a job.05 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandTurtles found foraging in Rangaunu HarbourDrones identified 18 green turtles feeding in the northern arbour last summer.05 Nov 12:18 AM
WorldScientists record unprecedented Hektoria Glacier retreat in Antarctica studyHektoria Glacier lost 8km of ice in just two months.05 Nov 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'It was our paradise': The Alps are melting, but the villagers will not be movedNew York Times: Higher temperatures are thawing permafrost that acts as a mountain glue.04 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First bill seeks nationwide ban on public fireworks useOnly council-approved public displays could continue under the proposal.04 Nov 04:53 AM
OpinionThe Conversation: How NZ can stop the yellow-legged hornet before it spreadsOPINION: Experts warn early detection is vital to stop them spreading nationwide.04 Nov 03:03 AM
TravelThe hidden gem travellers miss when in PerthThe incredible spot is just three hours south of the capital of Western Australia.03 Nov 09:57 PM
ChristchurchSix tonnes of fertiliser spills across city streetFire crews worked to stop the fertiliser from reaching nearby waterways.03 Nov 09:22 PM
New ZealandWarning as 'Bird of the Year' begins attacking Wellington walkersWalkers are being urged to avoid Haywards Track while the falcons nest.03 Nov 08:03 PM
OpinionGoat Island marine reserve turns 50 as protections set to expandThe Goat Island reserve has safeguarded 556ha of ocean since 1975.03 Nov 05:00 PM
