New ZealandGovernment considering scrapping entire clean car standardIf that happened, NZ would join Russia as the only OECD nations without such rules.04 Mar 08:26 PM
New ZealandPush for Hawke's Bay cat curfew: ‘You’re either on the side of the birds or the predators’Cameras caught domestic cats destroying more than a dozen endangered bird nests in Napier.03 Mar 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceHow risky is your home? The fight over flood models and soaring premiumsTower agrees to reassess premiums at One Tree Point but a Ruakākā owner misses out.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'They seem to show up everywhere now': Kiwi population boom brings odd rescuesVilla manager Amelia Boyce spotted the chick during a routine pool check.03 Mar 05:27 AM
New ZealandDeep-sea whale strands on central Auckland beachThe Shepherd's beaked whale was first spotted at St Heliers late this morning.03 Mar 04:14 AM
New ZealandTauranga council seeks fix for bee poo complaintsMost complaints were about bee poo on decks and outdoor furniture.03 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandDuo biking around the world say NZ drivers are the most aggressiveThey spent 17 days cycling 1591km here and say they faced verbal abuse daily.02 Mar 08:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLisa Seerup: Hearing loss is not just a problem for our aging populationOne in four New Zealanders, up from one in 10, are now affected by hearing loss.02 Mar 05:10 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: New space race could turn our atmosphere into 'crematorium for satellites'OPINION: Researchers warn burned satellite dust may speed ozone loss and global warming.01 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I built my dream home': Bach owner calls for help to move it out of landslide risk zoneTama Heremaia says it's 'crazy' council is not offering financial help after closing camp.28 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandFive leatherback turtles gather off the MountDoC says seeing five leatherbacks together is almost unheard of in the area.28 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandPossums gone, rats plunging: Russell predator project hits key milestoneBut the end of Predator Free 2050 funding means ongoing success is uncertain.28 Feb 12:00 AM
WorldPictured: Winning shots in World Nature Photography awardsFrom bears to bull moose - the World Nature Photographer of the Year winning shots.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland builder to pay $5000 after sediment pours into Oakley CreekSediment-laden water from the New Windsor site flowed into Oakley Creek.27 Feb 03:44 AM
New ZealandBeach where Wellington Mayor Andrew Little took dip now rated 'unsuitable' for swimmingLawa now rates much of Wellington's south coast and inner harbour as unsafe.27 Feb 02:25 AM
TalanoaVanuatu and Fiji on alert as tropical depression set to become Cyclone UrmilForecaster Stephen Meke says central and southern Vanuatu face near gale winds.27 Feb 01:17 AM
WorldMore rain lashes southeast Brazil as death toll hits 55Thirteen people are missing, and more than 5000 have been forced to flee their homes.26 Feb 09:28 PM
New ZealandIwi mussel farm crew 'shocked' after suspected vandalism in Far North bayThe iwi says the farm is key to long-term jobs and intergenerational wealth.26 Feb 06:54 PM
New ZealandHamilton’s growth may lead to lower speed limits on part of Te Rapa RdUp to 2500 homes are planned, bringing more walkers, cyclists and buses.26 Feb 05:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: The RMA reform we were promised is not the reform we gotOPINION: The RMA reform bills risk repeating 30 years of failure.26 Feb 01:57 AM
WorldHope fades in search for missing after Brazil rains kill 46At least 46 people have died and 21 remain missing after the storm.25 Feb 10:15 PM
WellingtonMayor insists health is fine 'so far' after sewage swim stuntThe Wellington mayor took a dip yesterday to prove the water was safe.25 Feb 09:33 PM
New ZealandSingle male Oriental fruit fly discovered in Papatoetoe in AucklandLegal controls on fruit and vegetable movements will be detailed within 24 hours.25 Feb 05:36 PM
New Zealand‘Intolerable risk to life’: Crown manager kept on to oversee $70m Wairoa flood worksA Cabinet paper expressed concern about the project, citing disputes between councils.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandEvacuations, road closures and damaged buildings after Central Otago grass fireAbout 20 hectares have burned, with the fire now contained and suppressed.25 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandControversial company fined for foul 'faecal and pig effluent' smells The judge said offensive smells could be 'pervasive and life-altering'.24 Feb 08:03 PM
WorldPost-it maker 3M on trial in Belgium over 'forever' chemicalsAbout 1400 locals are each seeking €20,000 in compensation from 3M.24 Feb 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyApartment owners hit with $130k bill to remove fallen pōhutukawa treeThe tree was craned off the blocked lawn into the Te Uru Tapu project after three years.24 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFrom rags to rest: Op shops turn dumped clothing into bedsA six-month trial is turning dumped Northland clothing into mattresses and insulation.24 Feb 12:00 AM
Wellington'The risk looks pretty low': Mayor looks to reopen Wellington beaches after sewage disasterA rāhui is in place, but the mayor says people may soon make their own calls on the risk.23 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandToilet leak: Health warning at popular swim spot liftedPeople were warned not to swim at the popular Rotorua lake.23 Feb 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesElectric aircraft trial ends as Air NZ weighs 2028 launch decisionIt's unclear if Alia is the solution but it performed well in varied conditions.23 Feb 08:00 PM
AucklandFears west coast beaches will be pillaged amid Whangaparāoa shellfish banCommunity groups say a law change is needed to protect marine life.23 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandGrieving dolphin carrying dead calf prompts warning to keep clear in the Bay of IslandsDoC says the mother may carry the dead calf for days or even weeks.23 Feb 05:00 AM
