New ZealandPest plant found in Horizons regionThe plant was thought to have been eradicated from New Zealand.21 Apr 01:10 AM
CommoditiesOne thing households could do to save $1000-plus on power billsAlso under scrutiny are the creaky state of Kiwi appliances and our ageing vehicle fleet.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandShane Jones joins ‘shrill’ climate change voices - only for ‘practical things''Please have confidence we're going to continue in this direction.'20 Apr 04:13 AM
New Zealand'It gave me a purpose': Retiree reveals why he poisoned 50 gum trees in heritage reserveA Kerikeri man deliberately drilled holes in 50 trees and poisoned them. He explains why.19 Apr 06:00 PM
TravelSpanish hot spot could restrict how much water tourists are allowedConservationist groups have pressured the government to introduce a limit.19 Apr 12:19 AM
New Zealand'Pretty useful genetics': Why one region is set for a deer hunting boon in coming yearsFarmed animals escaped during the cyclone and will have mated with the wild population.13 Apr 06:00 PM
OpinionEnvironment protection: Time for the people to resistThe bill that James Shaw wanted shepherded through parliament gets canned11 Apr 02:01 AM
New ZealandPublic sector cuts: 130 net roles face chop at Department of ConservationIt's the latest agency to target jobs as a way to meet govt's directed cost savings.10 Apr 02:13 AM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeSolar firm Lodestone completes $55m capital raisePurpose Capital consortium has increased its investment in the solar specialist.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSniffer dogs keeping predator pests at bayDogs are an important tool when checking for pests on predator-free islands.08 Apr 08:25 PM
New ZealandBus timetable doubles with arrival of electric fleet in WaikatoThe new EV buses come with a new timetable which will see services double in some areas.08 Apr 03:36 AM
New ZealandMinistry for the Environment staff told redundancies ‘likely’, as Govt aims to save $1.5bA voluntary redundancy scheme has been started at the ministry.08 Apr 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Destruction right in front of you': Swimmer fears council ruining river spotsCatherine Reeves enjoyed a picnic in the dense woods, then returned to find trees gone.07 Apr 11:41 PM
New Zealand'Embarrassing': Chlöe Swarbrick on David Seymour's call for student protesters to be marked absentThe world doesn’t stop at the classroom door, Green Party co-leader says05 Apr 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsCommercial fishers welcome lifting of US trade ban over Māui dolphin protectionsExports of nine fish species caught on the west coast of the North Island can resume.03 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe gold that no one wants: Invasive species found in Taupō fun parkBiosecurity NZ finds highly invasive species after tip-off.02 Apr 10:54 PM
New ZealandNgāti Kuri using science and cultural practice to inform predator-free conceptNgāti Kuri's work also includes installing its own climate station at Te Paki.02 Apr 10:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: A country is not a company and a PM is not a CEOOPINION: We are living in the consequences of decisions made by human beings.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlan to sink Hawke's Bay fishing trawler to provide home for marine lifeRetiring to the reef, the Twofold Bay trawler is to be given a second life.01 Apr 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careIwi react to plans for vast new Remuera retirement villageThere are concerns about the plans blocking viewshafts to sacred mountains.01 Apr 11:04 PM
LifestyleEthically Kate: Can you recycle Easter egg foil?Kate Hall reveals where to put the waste (and how to make Easter sustainable next year).30 Mar 05:30 PM
Kahu'I’m inspired every single day by working in the natural world'Dedicated conservationist has been named 2024 New Zealand Environmental Hero of the Year27 Mar 08:45 PM
New Zealand'Don’t fly this kind of cargo every day': Air force operation rehomes Hawke’s Bay kiwiWho says eastern brown kiwi can't fly?26 Mar 07:55 PM
OpinionSailGP not worth killing dolphins over - Greenpeace executive directorOPINION: The events in Lyttelton show Sir Russell Coutts' hand, writes Russel Norman.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrim discovery in NZ's mountain airThey're tiny, toxic and now, scientists have discovered, blowing in our mountain air.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessFears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPIFed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.22 Mar 04:18 AM
Entertainment'An incredible honour': Robert Irwin's big Aussie winThe conservationist has managed to beat Australia’s biggest stars for a huge TV honour.20 Mar 09:31 PM
New ZealandConcerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contestEvent organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.20 Mar 06:36 PM
Freight and logisticsGovernment to slash road user charges for plug-in hybridsPlug-in hybrid owners will pay less in road user charges after a change of heart.19 Mar 12:45 AM
New ZealandSniffer dog saves Wellington island from potential disasterWhen Vito the ant-detection dog woke up on Tuesday, he did not expect to become a hero.17 Mar 04:55 AM
LifestyleDon't know what to do this weekend? Here's what's on in AucklandYou have the whole weekend to try out these epic events happening across Tāmaki Makaurau.15 Mar 05:00 PM
PhotosBritish photography awards highlight threats to environment, even from footballThe British Wildlife Photography Award Winners for 2024 have been announced.14 Mar 07:03 PM
PoliticsGovernment pushes pause on Significant Natural Areas, tells councils ‘don’t bother’Act-National coalition agreement committed to halting any new SNAs.13 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandStorms and cyclones leave environmental legacy in coastal CoromandelCadets have been employed to clean up the Coromandel Peninsula's eastern coastline.13 Mar 07:23 PM