New ZealandBig project, big questions: What you need to know about the Kaiwaikawe wind farm projectMercury says its $287m project can power 27,000 homes for about 30 years.07 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPropertyAuckland 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 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
PoliticsClimate Change Minister says managed retreat an option as nationwide flooding risk map promised17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumProperty'Too difficult': Developer pulls pin on major Ararimu managed fill proposal09 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Had me retching': Christchurch beach closed due to 'ungodly' smell of raw sewage10 Jan 05:17 AM
New ZealandHarbourmaster warns of rising risks as old boats sink and ships dodge small craft08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAncient water found deep below as scientists warn of aquifer risksGroundwater supplies about 40% of New Zealand’s drinking water.27 Nov 09:12 PM
WorldCity’s dispute with 10-year-old beekeeper sparks public outcryThe bees faced eviction after an anonymous complaint. Nicholas Bard, 10, rallied support.17 Nov 05:00 PM
PropertyIllegal North Shore earthworks draw $48,000 fineOffending had 'significant effects on neighbouring properties, the broader environment'.14 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandPenguin squatters keep Coromandel couple awake through the nightDOC staff say the protected birds must be left alone until nesting ends.13 Nov 08:31 PM
New ZealandFourth yellow-legged hornet queen found as trapping beginsBrad Windust says this summer is MPI’s last chance to stop the hornets.03 Nov 04:19 AM
WorldDrones join the frontline in Australia’s fight to keep sharks at bayDrones spotted more than 1000 sharks off New South Wales beaches last year.28 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldFlood reckoning for Bali on over development, waste At least 18 people were killed and four remain missing after the floods.20 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandAgResearch's GE animal trials under scrutinyGenetic technologies opponent, not-for-profit GE-Free NZ questioned ethics of past trials.08 Oct 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDr Greg Severinsen: New Zealand asleep at wheel on environmental policyOPINION: It's time to change direction to catch up, and fast.06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandChemical spill, truck crash closes Pōkeno on-rampPolice say there are no reports of injury despite the two-vehicle collision.03 Oct 05:16 AM
New ZealandDid Penny Simmonds cross a line in farmers' consent dispute?One affected farm is owned by National MP Suze Redmayne in the Rangitīkei.01 Oct 08:12 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: Return of the white herons as rare bird on NZ $2 coin thrives at predator-free site Only 150-200 kōtuku remain in New Zealand, with one nesting site in Whataroa.29 Sep 03:17 AM
New Zealand'Significant step forward': Cambridge to Piarere expressway gets green lightMore than 20,000 vehicles use the Cambridge to Piarerre stretch of SH1 every day.25 Sep 03:05 AM
New ZealandBurning rubber: Town faces fresh wave of foul odour reportsInvestigators have identified a home and an industrial site as possible sources.24 Sep 04:43 AM
New ZealandWill the 'net zero' target include shipping and aviation emissions?Minister Simon Watts is expected to decide on their inclusion in the target by November.24 Sep 03:52 AM
New Zealand'We will all run dry': Locals warn fast-track energy plan risks water supplyA 2023 council report warned drops could cut off Hāwea Flat’s drinking water.18 Sep 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina’s unchecked squid fleet linked to deaths and abuse at seaEJF found violence or deaths on 29 Chinese squid vessels near Argentina.18 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldBrazil's Amazon lost area the size of Spain in 40 years, study saysScientists warn the forest is nearing a tipping point of 20-25% loss.15 Sep 10:13 PM
WorldGreen bus shelters: How living roofs cool cities and support pollinatorsBoston says greening all 8000 shelters would add 7ha of green space.15 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandPenguin crisis: Emergency fishing ban ordered off Otago PeninsulaNorthern hoiho numbers have plunged 80% since 2008 to just 143 breeding pairs.14 Sep 11:42 PM
WorldPlagued by geese, one city pays for drones and dogs to scare them awayDrones, Border Collies, and water devices will be used to deter the geese.01 Sep 08:59 PM
WorldSea eagles blamed for missing Shetland pony foals in ScotlandFarmers upset as eagles attack livestock; calls for culling grow.01 Sep 02:59 AM
OpinionOpinion: Govt's farm-to-forest ban fails rural NZOPINION: Proposed changes fail to meet expectations on carbon forestry.14 Aug 11:15 PM
