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It features a unique traffic light system which will rank partners on their packaging.
‘Time is running out’: Urgent plea to save Kaimanawa horses from cull
More than 250 Kaimanawa horses need homes to avoid being culled.
Scientists claimed they brought back Game of Thrones beast from extinction. But did they?
Colossal claims to have resurrected the extinct dire wolf using ancient DNA.
‘A few sleepless days’: Kiwi sailor’s tales of loss and adventure alone at sea
No one can hear you scream from the middle of the ocean.
Pink pineapples, cancer and farming: Liberal new genetics laws on the way for NZ
All you need to know about the Gene Technology Bill that is before Parliament.
Concept for new $20m regional park in Hawke's Bay revealed after 'challenges'
The park would be developed on Lagoon Farm, under an airport flight path.
Property Insider: Fletcher’s $15m ‘mistake’, debate on granny flat law relaxation
What do people in the sector say about Fletcher Building closing its $15m plant?
One man’s years-long quest to rid Mahia of rubbish: ‘We can all help - we just need to start’
David Waihaki removed four tonnes of rubbish from Mahia in 18 months.
Greenpeace activists breach security at Taranaki port in Fonterra protest
Activists stopped a ship from unloading 30,000 tonnes of palm kernel.
Why don’t more clothes get recycled? New techniques could help
Fashion contributes to massive textile waste, with 85% ending up in landfills.
How John Scott’s design philosophy shapes a new generation of architects
Hana Scott applies her grandfather’s principles to design modular housing.
Tsunami siren removed due to lack of community consultation
Northland's new tsunami siren system will be tested at 10am tomorrow.
Offal dumped in river could be what’s left of A&P Society’s stolen sheep
'While we can’t say for certain ... its close proximity raises serious concerns.'
Calls for action as feral cats impact 14% of East Coast farms
Feral cats are estimated to be on 14% of East Coast farms.
‘Has an impact’: Hawke’s Bay station sold to overseas owner to be converted to forestry
'Land use change is hard socially and you have to be really careful.'
Raglan dairy farmer wins Waikato farm environment award
Dedication to animal welfare and the environment helped Tor Pedersen win.
‘Could take some time’: Salvage operation under way for tipped barge
A tipped barge at Tauranga's marina could take time to salvage, says council.
‘Smart thinking’: How data-driven signs improved Auckland transit
63% of commuters changed travel habits due to smart city initiative.
Properties rezoned for future mining
OceanaGold had sought to rezone 47 properties in residential areas.
Grower says industrial hemp should be an ‘agricultural crop’ - not a ‘drug’
Government plans to review regulations on industrial hemp.
Barge capsizes in Tauranga Harbour, 10l diesel spill contained
About 10 litres of diesel spilled; absorbent booms are in place.
Why a Canadian gold mining company wants to invest $1b in Waihī
Is its investment dependent on fast-track approval?
Farmers fined $77k for discharging effluent into stream
Judge Tepania noted both defendants were careless for different reasons.
Climate change: How heatwaves are pushing NZ’s vital estuaries to worrying extremes
Estuary heatwaves can trigger catastrophic die-offs of shellfish and toxic algal blooms.
Lion Brewery unveils one of NZ’s largest solar arrays
The solar array will supply 14.4% of the brewery's electricity.
Why Napier council believes local focus trumps ‘ineffective’ joint climate effort
Napier City Council left the Joint Climate Action Committee after an 8/5 vote.
The small North Island town that could be surrounded by three solar farms
About 200,000 solar panels planned for the largest of the three.
‘Puppy dogs of the spider world’: Huntsman sightings increase in Napier
Experts confirmed the spider as a Huntsman, highlighting its growing presence.
Wairoa’s updated flood plan protects more homes and Māori land, showgrounds still to go
The Government contributed $70 million for Wairoa’s flood protection.
Wildlife Act changes coming after court ruled Mt Messenger permit unlawful
Minister says changes will be targeted and narrow.
Stock Takes: Has ethical investing lost its shine?
The change of Government in the United States has put ESG investing on the back foot.
Lake bacteria poisoning: Warning after swimmer falls ill
The person was exposed to bacteria at Lake Hood before a health warning was issued.
Watch: Furious villagers slay crocodile, cut stomach open after local boy snatched
Police have warned residents not to linger on the riverbanks after the deadly attack.