ChristchurchGlass, metal and plastic found in stomach of a little blue penguin“I’ve never seen things like that inside a penguin’s stomach."14 Jul 04:15 AM
New ZealandGreen light for fires on Napier beaches after council quietly revokes bylawIt's open season for some winter marshmallow toasting.11 Jul 06:00 PM
PropertyWatch: 'My raging backyard river' - North Shore homeowner fears stormwater torrent'Land eroding, health and safety of young kids has been at risk for the last three years'.11 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'Abhorrent': Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facility15 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentTerri Irwin warns crocodile-culling bill will increase risk to humansIrwin opposes safari hunting on Indigenous lands, calling it disastrous.06 Jun 01:04 AM
New Zealand'We are always on edge': Māori trust's fight against resort developmentLocal Māori claim the resort has depleted shellfish and fish stocks.05 Jun 03:27 AM
New ZealandCouncillor: If your name’s on illegally dumped rubbish, a fine could be coming your way'This is exactly the kind of smart, enforceable change our communities need.'04 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandPrimary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reformsThose in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.28 May 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFast-tracking $200m film hub planned for Ayrburn'Potential short-term imposition on a very long-term asset.' - Chris Meehan on film tariff14 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandScrap metal firm fined $30k for fire caused by lithium-ion batteriesAuckland Council views the case as a precedent balancing empathy and compliance.05 May 03:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Butchered': Pruning of pōhutukawa in reserve sparks outrageThe council condemned the act, saying it harms the environment and community.29 Apr 09:01 PM
World'Incredibly disturbing': Salmon die-off fuels election debatePieces of dead salmon have washed up on Tasmania's Verona Sands beach.29 Apr 06:17 AM
New ZealandNapier council's new barriers frustrating fishermen: 'The beachfront is being closed off'Timber barriers are appearing along Marine Parade to stop vehicles.25 Apr 12:00 AM
Lifestyle'Adverse effects': EPA probes safety of tattoo inks in NZSome tattoo inks may contain harmful ingredients like carcinogens.15 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBayswater Marina loses attempt to keep public off breakwaterA challenge to a breakwater closure was denied with the council's position reinforced.14 Apr 02:28 AM
New ZealandWhy Napier council believes local focus trumps ‘ineffective’ joint climate effortNapier City Council left the Joint Climate Action Committee after an 8/5 vote.28 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandHorror Christchurch rental: Landlord agrees to pay $13k to vulnerable tenants The rental had a leaking roof and gutters which overflowed into the dining room. 25 Mar 10:26 PM
New Zealand‘Unlawful’: DoC gave NZTA permission to kill kiwiMinisterial consent now allows construction to continue, despite the ruling.09 Mar 07:54 PM
New ZealandLocally rejected port expansion plan gets fast-track tickEleven Northland projects get approval for fast-tracking.11 Oct 04:00 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
KahuMillions of mussels to help restore Hauraki Gulf ecosystemGreen-lipped mussels used to reverse destructive fishing practices.25 Jul 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMeet the Government’s 'independent' fast-track consenting advisors, their connections and interestsThe fast-track consenting panel advising ministers, and their connections and interests.24 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targetedOPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.18 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Unwise’: Council raises quarry lease concerns as petition gains 1200 signaturesQuarry expansion could hit land lease stumbling block.21 Mar 12:27 AM
New ZealandScientists welcome regulator’s call sorting ‘null segregants’ from GMOsScientists have welcomed the EPA's new clarification of GMO-derived 'null segregants'.22 Feb 01:40 AM
KahuWhy our past ignorance and mistakes can’t be loaded on to our childrenOPINION: There could have been no greater insult to a tribe even if one were intended.28 Sep 08:07 AM
KahuRāhui placed across pristine Waitematā after raw sewage flows into harbourLocal iwi have put a rāhui in place over the harbour following the Parnell sewer blowout.27 Sep 09:10 PM
