New ZealandNature reserve celebrates 50 yearsThe reserve was founded by the late Peter McKenzie.10 Jun 02:45 AM
New ZealandStudents cultivate park's growth as part of school planting dayYear 5 and 6 students from Raumati South School planted at Queen Elizabeth Park.10 Jun 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tension between environment and economic development loomsOPINION: 'We've got unavoidable trade-offs to make,' says Shane Jones.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment will reverse ban on oil and gas explorationOffshore petroleum exploration was originally banned in 2018.09 Jun 12:27 AM
New Zealand‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespreadThe sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.09 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandDream moves closer for Taupō's ecological corridorMore than 1000 children took part in the environmental carnival.08 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti clears 390,000 tonnes of debris, just 30 per cent - aims for more fundingGisborne clears 390,000t of debris; 25-30 per cent of total from rivers, beaches.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinistry for the Environment to cut 303 jobsThe environment ministry's workforce is proposed to be slashed by one third.05 Jun 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Buy better for people, the planet and your bottom-lineOPINION: Sustainability is important whether you care about it or not.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti birders make significant contribution to NZ Bird Atlas projectThe project reveals bird distribution changes and informs future conservation efforts.04 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsPaekākāriki man honoured for six decades of wildlife conservation workDr Murray Williams says he enjoys motivating others to get involved in conservation.02 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionHow long should everyday appliances last? Why NZ needs a minimum product lifespan lawThe fact is, modern products often fail to meet expectations for longevity.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBusy nesting: Kākāriki now raising chicksBoth parents had been doing 'absolutely brilliantly' in taking care of their brood.29 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandNature reserve helps threatened plant speciesThe plant was described as 'a larder for our ecosystem'.28 May 11:44 PM
New ZealandA different kind of marathon will see dunes restored in CoromandelThousands of plants help to slow coastal erosion.28 May 08:00 PM
Politics'Unsupported by evidence': Auckland Council opposes fast-track billIt comes after hundreds marched on Parliament to protest the bill.27 May 03:13 AM
OpinionTalking Point: Feeling the pinch from under-investment in infrastructure'Reality is that we have under-invested in infrastructure for decades'.24 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandCourt appearances for Gisborne forestry companiesSamnic Forest Management, Forest Management Solutions 'highly culpable'.24 May 05:00 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters: leadership duplication; roads a mess; we must reduce emissionsOur readers write about issues that matter to them.23 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Ian Taylor's letter to Shane Jones: Are you ready for a 'Coalition of the Willing'?OPINION: Matua – let’s start speaking the same language.23 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe plastic in your food that’s playing havoc with your gut healthFrom bottled water to tea bags, microplastics are finding their way into our bodies.22 May 11:14 PM
New ZealandDiseased snapper described as 'zombies' caught in Kaipara HarbourThe fish have sunken and milky eyes, bones sticking out and a lack of mucus coat.22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandIwi, forest manager call time on illegal rubbish dumping in Far North nature spot'I won’t tolerate this rubbish and lack of respect for the environment,' says iwi leader.20 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergySpark to take solar power from Genesis’ Lauriston projectGenesis Energy has signed up Spark to take power from its Laurison solar project.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFunding to help eradicate remaining predators of native speciesPokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.19 May 11:23 PM
OpinionEthically Kate: New Zealand isn't as clean and green as the world thinksOPINION: Comparing perception with reality and how we stack up with other countries.18 May 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Ignorance is not an excuse' Northland man fronts up over alleged illegal fishingFisherman explains how he came to be fishing in a protected marine reserve.16 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction300-berth marina planned for Hobbs Bay, Gulf HarbourBerths are planned to be 14m to 25m with 10 superyacht berths at the new facility.16 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'Absolutely devastated': Honey company forced to destroy $2m worth of bee boxesThe destruction order came after American foulbrood disease was detected.15 May 12:45 AM
New ZealandEnvironment court rules in favour of NZTANo regrets: The farmer says he stood by his decision to battle for the Mangapēpeke Valley.14 May 08:48 PM
New ZealandIwi to have input on waste-to-energy plant decisionA board of inquiry will allow iwi to have input regarding the decision.14 May 03:29 AM
New ZealandMinister encourages te reo use 'everywhere and anywhere', despite Govt positionDocuments released to the Herald reveal his preferences for email greetings and signoffs.13 May 02:39 AM
New ZealandThe Northland island with too many kiwiThe residents of an island in Northland are grappling with an unusual problem.12 May 03:05 AM
LifestyleEthically Kate: Is recycling as good as we think it is?‘We cannot recycle our way out of our climate crisis.'11 May 06:30 PM
