EnvironmentCritically endangered kākāpō population hit by three deaths this monthOne of the birds that died was the 'treasured' poster boy for his former sanctuary.25 Sep 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ climate reporting standards up for reviewThe XRB is looking at making changes to NZ's climate reporting standards.24 Sep 05:19 AM
Politics‘Blood-sucking vermin’: Minister's anger at Parliament over Greenpeace mining protest'They have no right to go to the mining offices, frighten the staff.'24 Sep 04:16 AM
KahuClam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.24 Sep 03:13 AM
LifestyleScientists just figured out how many chemicals enter our bodies from food packagingA new study details chemicals finding their way into human bodies from contact with food.17 Sep 05:58 AM
TravelPopular NZ attraction closing in response to ‘serious risk'Experts say improving protections is 'crucial'.17 Sep 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Iconic' Hoiho wins Bird of The Year 2024An iconic NZ bird has just been announced as Bird of The Year.15 Sep 08:54 PM
New ZealandUrgent call for investment in State Highway 35 to protect Tairāwhiti’s economyTimutimu calls for urgent investment in Tairāwhiti’s roading infrastructure, environment.09 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleOpinion: Feel like you’re sending money down the drain?Kate Hall shares some simple ways to cut your water use, lower your bill and more.09 Sep 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Crap to cash': Start-up nominated for breakthrough technologyThe significance of these achievements is "massive".08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Govt’s visitor levy raises concerns for NZ’s tourism recoveryOPINION: Economic recovery efforts clash with increased tourist charges.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHydrogen powered milk tanker hits the roadHydrogen-powered heavy vehicles are still an emerging technology.05 Sep 11:34 PM
New Zealand'Very concerning': Large bird population drop in Hawke's Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle'These endangered birds are an essential part of our coastal and freshwater ecosystems.'04 Sep 11:28 PM
New Zealand'Generation chair' splits Kāpiti's future: A call for climate action in councilThe chair is split down the middle to represent action versus inaction.04 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWatercare's secret $20m deal with iwi raises ratepayer concernsAuckland ratepayers stumped up an additional $20m to care for the Waikato River.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow pooA farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.03 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandCatherine Knight's environmental work recognisedHer work has earned a local historian of the year award.02 Sep 10:00 PM
KahuRestoring rivers with community supportTairāwhiti Wai Connections offers tailored support for catchment issues.02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleBird of the Year: Wake up sheeple and vote for your own flockOpinion: Is it time to ban the celebrity squawking?02 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'31 Aug 05:01 PM
LifestyleHow changing your laundry habits can save you moneyKiwis use more than 39 billion litres of water a year for washing laundry.29 Aug 10:46 PM
New ZealandRegional emissions fall: Cyclone Gabrielle and other factors at playHawke’s Bay was one of the 13 regions where emissions fell last year.27 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Govt's fast-track backdown delivers a nod to critics but not a bucklingCOMMENT: Ministers lose the power to decide fast-track projects, but still have influence.25 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandScientists just calculated NZ’s ‘blue carbon’ potential - and it’s promisingRestoring coasts offers new carbon sink equivalent to CO2 from tens of thousands of cars.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsMinisters lose sign-off powers in backdown on Fast-track Approvals BillChris Bishop, Shane Jones and Simeon Brown will no longer have final approval powers.25 Aug 01:42 AM
New ZealandBird poop 'seed island' paying off in forest restoration'They’re brilliant at restoring a native forest, and you don’t have to pay them.'23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers, environmentalists differ over draft emission reduction planGisborne council says the draft Emission Reduction Plan is too vague.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam ThompsonThe Country has five questions to help you get to know rural New Zealand a little better.21 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandPower to the people: Initiative aimed at reducing region's electricity pricesTairāwhiti leaders plan locally owned renewable grids to combat soaring electricity bills21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimesOPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandInside a King Air 350 patrol: safeguarding New Zealand's fisheriesOne of New Zealand's smallest Air Force planes, the King Air 350, has become a guardian of the nation’s fisheries. Video. / Mike ScottWatch18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoC urges caution while whitebaiting'This year we’re encouraging whitebaiters to think about safety.'16 Aug 05:54 PM
New ZealandAlis Bouma: Finding alternatives to cars and capitalism'I don’t want to be living in a world where I’m driving to work for the rest of my life.'16 Aug 12:12 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ's electricity sector needs matesOPINION: The solution to New Zealand's power supply problems is not simple.15 Aug 05:00 PM
