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
WorldBritish man's bones found in Antarctic glacier 65 years after deathDennis Bell's remains were found in January by a Polish Antarctic expedition.11 Aug 07:54 PM
WorldVenomous spread: Lionfish invasion challenges Mediterranean ecosystemLionfish breed quickly and devour shrimp and crabs.11 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSearch our map: Huge swathes of NZ land bought by overseas forestry investorsIf the land was side-by-side it would be larger than Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington.11 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldIn Hawaii, new tourism tax aims to offset costs of climate changeIt aims to raise some $168 million each year by marginally hiking tourism levies.11 Aug 03:26 AM
CrimeKilling of sea lions part of 'unprecedented' spate; six slaughtered in past year If caught, the offenders face up to two years in jail and/or a fine of up to $250k.10 Aug 11:18 PM
WorldSwiss pilot takes big step closer to solar plane altitude recordRaphael Domjan flew the SolarStratos to 8224m and aims to reach 10,000m.10 Aug 09:38 PM
WorldKiwi expat’s $200k Australian mining job left him depressed ‘with so much shame’Lachie Samuel was 28 years old when he was evacuated from his worksite.10 Aug 08:32 PM
WorldWildfire threatens farms on Mount VesuviusAll hiking routes on the volcano near Naples are closed to tourists.10 Aug 07:24 PM
New ZealandNapier-Wairoa road: Tenders set to open for Waikare Gorge highway projectA long and winding road to Wairoa and a fix that is likely to cost $425m.08 Aug 06:00 PM
EntertainmentSurprisingly small amount Steve Irwin left his familyWidow Terri Irwin said the life insurance didn’t cover half of one week’s payroll.08 Aug 01:45 AM
KahuLease term shock: Archery club faces sudden relocation off Mt Albert The Tūpuna Maunga Authority decided not to renew the Mt Albert club's lease.08 Aug 12:05 AM
New ZealandThe place where building materials rust 50 times faster than rest of NZCarbon steel corrodes 22 times faster here than inland New Zealand, according to research.07 Aug 11:11 PM
New ZealandClive resident calls for dredging as first form of river maintenanceHBRC has begun work on strengthening the riverbank beside Farndon Rd.07 Aug 10:17 PM
New ZealandMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 PM
WorldHuge wildfire in southern France now under controlThe fire, one of 9000 this summer, burned around 17,000ha in the southern Aude department.07 Aug 07:53 PM
World'Human presence': Volunteers protect sheep from wolves in FranceWolves have made a comeback in Europe, attacking livestock and angering farmers.07 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionFull moon, you had me at halo If you wondering about the strange phenomenon in the night sky this week, wonder no more.07 Aug 06:30 AM
AucklandMass illegal dump site found near Auckland wetland won't be cleared until next weekUnreachable rubbish could flow into the river and out to sea.07 Aug 05:59 AM
WorldOne dead, 13 injured as firefighters battle massive French wildfireTwenty-five homes have been destroyed or damaged in France's Aude region.06 Aug 10:33 PM
WorldThe clock conundrum: Hotel's plea to quiet chimes sparks debateThe clock chimes every 15 minutes, disturbing hotel guests at night.06 Aug 08:41 PM
WorldHimalayan flash floods: Over 50 missing, 4 dead in Uttarakhand disasterHeavy rains and fog are complicating rescue efforts in Uttarakhand.06 Aug 07:40 PM
WorldItaly approves world’s longest suspension bridge to connect SicilyItalian politicians have for decades debated a bridge over the Strait of Messina.06 Aug 07:21 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is it time to curb our fast-fashion addiction?OPINION: Kiwis send about 180,000 tonnes of clothing & textile waste to landfills yearly.06 Aug 05:00 PM
