PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDry horrors: Why Hawke’s Bay’s next drought could be its worstRegion needs to properly prepare for the realities ahead of it, a councillor is warning.07 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Retired weed-buster' who poisoned 50 trees at heritage site to cost DoC dearlyThe poisoning came to light when a man was seen in the reserve drilling holes in trees.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPause for thought needed during Slow Fashion SeptemberDon't be too hasty to change your clothes says slow fashion afficionados.05 Sep 02:28 AM
LifestyleSecret test Robert Irwin's girlfriend had to passThe 19-year-old's mum and sister appear to be quite protective of his heart.04 Sep 11:49 PM
New ZealandThe extreme weather warnings set to watch out for as summer approachesWinter's ending, summer's coming - but the impending drier conditions come with a warning30 Aug 05:00 PM
EnergyEastland taps into NZGIF funding for geothermal projectThe NZGIF will lend up to $25m to Eastland Generation for its geothermal project.30 Aug 04:46 AM
New ZealandEnthusiastic planters help clean up Karamū StreamVolunteers plant over 2100 natives on Saturday.28 Aug 01:54 AM
TalanoaJapan begins releasing radioactive wastewater into the Pacific OceanFukushima nuclear plant has begun releasing its first batch of treated radioactive water.24 Aug 04:19 AM
Banking and financeWestpac to offer interest-free lending on EVs – but there’s a catchWestpac has joined other NZ banks in offering loans for electric vehicles.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Co-operation better than point-scoringOPINION: A lot of New Zealand's problems are global.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe great divide: Will technology solve the climate crisis?OPINION: Some say we have to change the way we live, others pin their hopes on tech.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs recycling really a 'fraud'? Plastics NZ boss weighs in on controversial claimsThe comments of a Waste Management representative has ruffled feathers.17 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsThomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policiesOPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.16 Aug 05:01 PM
Travel'Raised to hate tourists': Maui Fires stoke tourism tensions on HawaiiDaily tourist arrivals were up this weekend on Hawiian islands, amid deadly wildfires.16 Aug 12:56 AM
New ZealandFirst electric truck unveiled for use around Napier PortThe EV truck will be the first of its kind to regularly visit Napier Port.13 Aug 10:05 PM
New ZealandBottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by GovtScientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Meet Cornelia, the Kiwi-built robo-turtleIt looks like a turtle and swims like a turtle - but this Kiwi creation is something else.08 Aug 01:49 AM
Politics$2b climate change fund deal with BlackRock announcedThe aim is for New Zealand to be the first country to hit 100 per cent renewable energy.07 Aug 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionKiwi Property's Drury East site: First stage of works for a new city the size of NapierYou’ve got to have some imagination to think like Schwartfeger and Mackenzie.04 Aug 05:00 PM
SportGorse to golf tees: Golfers' environmentally friendly new businessTwo Far North golfing buddies have created a business turning gorse into golf tees.02 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelYosemite National Park wants you to destroy this feature in its parkLace up your boots and get kicking, according to a recent announcement.01 Aug 02:16 AM
New Zealand'More water than the Amazon': What we're learning about NZ's giant rain-makers"Atmospheric rivers" shown to contribute huge chunk of monthly rainfall in west and north.31 Jul 06:17 AM
New ZealandTihei: Care for our environment so our environment can care for usOur natural environment has been severely degraded.30 Jul 06:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNorthern Hemisphere's summer of 'global boiling' - and what it means for NZThe Northern Hemisphere is sweltering through an unprecedented summer. What can NZ expect?30 Jul 01:27 AM
New ZealandWhangārei return: Spirit of NZ setting new environmental standards“You should be thinking about what you throw into the ocean ... it all has an impact."27 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Second rare Hector's dolphin killed as fishing bycatch in two monthsThe Green Party is calling for stronger protection measures.27 Jul 06:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore back-to-back La Nina years likely with climate change, study suggestsBack-to-back La Nina events, like we've just seen, may become more frequent, study finds.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRegional council detects rare fish in Hawke's Bay using DNA tracesRare native fish a thrilling find in Wairoa.26 Jul 03:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Do mega data centres pose an environmental problem?Opinion: Will we be in competition for power and water with demand-hungry tech giants?25 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Five-sigma event’: Why Antarctica’s missing sea ice has scientists worriedA "one-in-7.4 million" shrinking of Antarctica's sea ice has left scientists alarmed.25 Jul 05:10 AM
New ZealandNorthland Environmental Awards see Far North shineFar North people and projects win big at Northland Environmental Awards.24 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsEmissions reduction hole might not close in time for first carbon budgetThe Government may have to "borrow" emissions reduction to hit goals.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandReed planting helps important Paraparaumu streamPlanting set to help Wharemauku Stream performance.18 Jul 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Ferries and rail travel, Fifa tickets, tax and party slogansOpinion: Letters on Matariki and beach hoons, premium debate on if inflation is easing.17 Jul 05:00 PM