New ZealandProtesters 80m high claim 'hostile' tactics used in coal mine standoffThe mining company uses blaring 24-hour alarms and drones to pressure them to leave.18 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandSeabed miner says case closed despite official criticismTrans-Tasman Resources says it has provided enough proof to get the green light.18 Aug 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'A remarkable feat': Two new species of wētā discoveredThe Anderus Rakiura and Anderus Pipiwai are the latest additions to the species family.17 Aug 08:40 PM
WorldVillages evacuated as wildfire rages near Gallipoli war sitesTwelve planes and 18 helicopters are fighting the flames.17 Aug 06:02 PM
PoliticsSeymour asked his ministry to look into ditching bike helmet rulesThe Ministry for Regulation said further work on this issue 'carries risks'.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato farm leads in environmental standardsJohan and Kylie van Ras turned poor pasture into native wetland over five years.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDame Lisa Carrington's formula for perfect happiness – and her greatest fearNew Zealand's greatest Olympian opens up in today's Nine Questions exchange.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A sobering reminder': Experienced feller found fatally crushed by tree Mihajlo Nikolic had cut down about 1000 trees before he died in an accident in April.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlasterboard recycling trial a success: 'Exactly the result we were aiming for'Plasterboard is one of the New Zealand building industry’s most persistent waste streams. 16 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Run it straight competitor naively believes they were safe; Green Party's outlandish behaviourOPINION: Could this be the Warriors' year?16 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Ecological crisis': Concerns Southland is losing its wilding pine battleSouthland officials warn that the pines have caused a land-use and biosecurity crisis.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLandowners support blocking Cape Palliser access after 'shocking' vandalismDistrict council says 'poor social behaviours displayed are not acceptable'.15 Aug 07:40 AM
New ZealandPlans to turn half of Takapuna Golf Course into flood storage going aheadAuckland Council said delays couldn’t be afforded after the January 2023 floods.15 Aug 05:32 AM
New ZealandSeabed miner slows fast track with ‘cynical’ responseTrans-Tasman Resources has failed to provide information asked for by officials.15 Aug 03:53 AM
WorldVienna museum tries to keep cool with coloursEach dot on the artwork represents a billion tonnes of CO2 emissions.15 Aug 03:17 AM
New Zealand'Buried alive': Eels likely died due to council contractors not following code of practice'We are in the process of developing a standard operating procedure.'15 Aug 12:16 AM
OpinionOpinion: Govt's farm-to-forest ban fails rural NZOPINION: Proposed changes fail to meet expectations on carbon forestry.14 Aug 11:15 PM
WorldFloods devastate Indian Kashmir mountain village, toll rises to 56It is the second major deadly flooding disaster in India this month.14 Aug 08:09 PM
Travel'Golf balls in the tops of trees': The birds of the Canadian wildernessOn a trip into the Canadian wilderness, the beauty of the birds is overwhelming. 14 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Falling from the sky': Claims of mystery pigeon poisoner on the loosePolice have investigated but have been unable to confirm the poisoning claims.14 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandOcean predator likely cause of whale strandingThe whale already had injuries when it beached and then died in Māhia, DoC says.14 Aug 04:14 AM
World'Frankenstein' bunnies spotted in ColoradoUS officials have advised the public to avoid contact with the infected rabbits.14 Aug 03:32 AM
World'Reshaping the world': Climate change strains Nordic health systemsThe Nordic heatwave was 2C hotter due to climate change, researchers said.14 Aug 02:05 AM
WorldFrance restarts nuclear plant after jellyfish invasionA jellyfish swarm shut down four reactors at Gravelines plant.13 Aug 08:18 PM
New ZealandMorning swim turns into 'adventure' after special wildlife encounterA resident shouted to get the attention of the two women, then they saw the black dorsal.13 Aug 05:05 AM
WorldJuneau braces for record flood as glacial basin overflowsJuneau officials warn residents to evacuate due to glacial outburst flooding.13 Aug 02:29 AM
WorldFirst mechanised removal of 'wet wipe island' begins in ThamesVolunteers collected over 140,000 wipes in eight years.12 Aug 11:18 PM
New ZealandMystery of $10,000 payments to Mahurangi oyster farmers solved Farmers in seven-year pollution battle fear being 'played like puppets by Watercare'.12 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandTe Arawa Lakes Trust seeks stronger water management role amid Ōhau wall issues As lake bed owner, the trust wants more say in decisions impacting Rotoiti water quality.12 Aug 10:30 PM
World'Extreme risk': Three lives lost as southern Europe battles wildfiresThree men die as wildfires, fuelled by drought and a heatwave, hit southern Europe.12 Aug 09:13 PM
New Zealand'Economic incentive to burn': Fine for smoky winter burnoff criticised'$300 is not a deterrent. It’s actually an economic incentive to burn,' Rex Graham says.12 Aug 03:00 AM
WorldHow Spanish wildfires are endangering a Unesco World Heritage siteAround 700 people remain displaced due to the wildfire.11 Aug 10:59 PM
WorldJellyfish force nuclear plant shutdown in FranceSwarm of jellyfish infiltrate cooling system. Warmer seas result in increase in numbers.11 Aug 08:26 PM
WorldEuropean heatwave tragedy: Boy dies, Unesco site threatened by fireA boy died of heatstroke in Sardinia after being found in a car.11 Aug 07:56 PM
