New ZealandRisk of Auckland’s mature native trees dying from myrtle rust after uptick in casesMyrtle rust, a windborne fungal disease, kills pōhutakawa, mānuka trees and other natives22 Mar 06:19 AM
New ZealandNorthland views wanted on plan to stop spread of invasive seaweeds and pestsViews sought on plan to stop invasive seaweeds devastating Northland's eastern harbours,21 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'E-mobility is on the rise.': Ōhakea to trial a fleet of electric scootersMembers of the New Zealand Defence Force are finding more sustainable ways to travel.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPort of Tauranga court case: Port should be 'better custodians of our taonga'Iwi and hapū have called for a delay in the hearing to allow greater input from Māori.19 Mar 04:44 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Masterton’s pick of the litterLocal hero, Adam Anderson has been collecting litter off Masterton's streets for 20 years.17 Mar 09:23 PM
New ZealandAwatoto gets dedicated council response team amid contamination concernsHouses in Awatoto have been deemed as being at ‘low risk’ of contamination.12 Mar 04:22 AM
TravelEurope’s ‘longest cycle tunnel’ set to open in NorwayThe colourful construction is car-free and bike-friendly.10 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's first 'kiwi corridor' in Northland ever closer after release over weekendOne Kiwi was named after the late local legend Murdoch Ross.09 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuWeaving traditional knowledge into caring for native plant life in KapitiKapiti Coast weavers are teaching local council about native plant care.09 Mar 06:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLuke KirknessOpinion: Two things especially clear after Cyclone GabrielleOPINION: We all have a part to play in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.08 Mar 07:00 PM
New Zealand200th kiwi released on Tūtūkākā CoastA Whakawātea marked an important day for the ongoing conservation project.24 Feb 12:41 AM
KahuHikawai Te Nahu will perform at Te Matatini for the third timeHikawai Te Nahu, 21, has aspirations to cater to te taiao through his studies.19 Feb 07:33 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Farming versus sustainabilityWairarapa farmers discuss climate change and explain how they're tackling it.17 Feb 01:20 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismClimate emergency: Expert on how hotels can cut their carbon footprintHotels must respond to growing customer demand for sustainable properties.16 Feb 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: We weren’t prepared for this cyclone, but we need to be in futureOpinion: The climate emergency is hitting home hard, writes Juha Saarinen.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi egg uplifting project reaches near-record numbersA near-record number of kiwi eggs have been uplifted.31 Jan 02:55 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tarawera's honeysuckle trailJapanese honeysuckle is beautiful and sweet-smelling, but deadly to native bush.31 Jan 12:44 AM
EnvironmentEx-Ocean Race sailor turns focus to exposing NZ coast's underwater beauty, environmental emergencyGareth Cooke wants more people to see the wonders - and devastation - on the ocean floor.23 Jan 03:09 AM
TravelShort Haul flight is environmental enemy no 1. Is it time to revisit the Cook Strait Tunnel?Opinion: The Cook Strait is the site of New Zealand's most profligate air route.17 Jan 12:49 AM
Travel‘Garbage season’: Bali photos reveal grim reality of wet season wasteVisitors this summer were shocked by the state of Bali's most prized beaches.16 Jan 06:48 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsHow NZ's $1.3b climate change fund is being spent on the PacificSo far New Zealand is spending at under half the rate needed to meet its commitment.15 Jan 06:15 PM
LifestyleZero packaging is miles better than recyclable packagingHere's what happens when you recycle soft plastics, and why Ethically Kate chooses not to.15 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandMagnet fishing: Dad and sons try their luck at bottom of Avon RiverSome people catch fish. Tim Riley catches cell phones, nails, and whatever else is metal.12 Jan 06:43 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSeawall given go-ahead: Construction allowed to protect land from erosionSeaward lawns of two homes collapsed onto the foreshore below.10 Jan 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Doing business in a way that benefits allKate Grant says be mindful of impacts on workers, communities, customers, and the planet.10 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDangerous levels of toxic algae found in Hutt River, owners urged to keep dogs on leashA piece of algae the size of a 50 cent coin was enough to kill a dog - council.08 Jan 01:43 AM
WorldBrazil’s President-elect picks Amazon defender for environment ministerThe new administration has said it will crack down on illegal deforestation.29 Dec 10:15 PM
New ZealandFocus: Dozens of dumped trolleys cleaned up by West AucklanderWest Auckland resident Ethan Smith has been retrieving trolleys dumped in his local creek for months, and while some retailers have been grateful, he claims Countdown have shown no effort to curb the issue. Video / NZ HeraldWatch18 Dec 08:48 PM
New ZealandGroup dressed as ‘angry foods’ petitions energy minister to stop biofuels billCampaign for "real solutions" to climate crisis claims biofuels worse for environment08 Dec 05:47 AM
TravelThe big oozy: Hawaiian volcano becomes US’s newest tourist attractionThousands of awestruck visitors jammed on a highway to watch the oozing volcano.02 Dec 02:08 AM
BusinessMars NZ's General Manager on new recyclable packagingMars NZ's General Manager, Peter Simmons on new the companies new recyclable packaging. Video / Brett PhibbsWatch28 Nov 04:00 AM
EnvironmentWorm farms to keep tonnes of waste from landfillFood scraps, shredded paper, handtowels, cardboard, and wilted flowers will be collected.14 Nov 11:20 PM
TravelWatch: The impact of plastic pollution in Hawaii A group of Kiwis confront the plastic pollution crisis in Hawai‘i. Video / Molly Floyd Watch10 Nov 06:00 PM
VideoFocus: PM Jacinda Ardern lands in AntarcticaPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern talks about research, environmental protection and conservation in Antarctica. Video / Mike ScottWatch26 Oct 05:22 PM