New ZealandHapū ‘horrified’ by digger works on Northland beach; council investigatingNRC officers halted the 10 to 15 tonne digger after three complaints.12 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandRemoving sewage before it goes septic is main focus for Wellington WaterMayor Andrew Little will raise the plant failure with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.06 Feb 09:45 PM
New ZealandNew drone footage shows submerged catamaran close to shore in Akaroa HarbourExperts warn stranded fuel could harm endangered Hector's dolphins nearby.03 Feb 05:02 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'Should communities move?' Land use in slip-prone areas must change, expert warns30 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandFast-track bid for Bream Bay sand mining project enters key application phase29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga officials told not to allow buildings in potential landslide zones, documents show26 Jan 08:07 PM
OpinionKevin Trenberth: NZ is again being soaked this summer – record ocean heat helps explain it21 Jan 11:55 PM
New ZealandF-22 fighter jet plan for Warbirds air show sparks anger over civilian deaths21 Jan 10:42 PM
New ZealandGovernment considering ban on rock pool harvesting in AucklandNgāti Manuhiri wants a two-year shellfish ban along Auckland's east coast.18 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandRock pools 'ransacked': Govt seeks urgent advice after Army Bay protestShane Jones has asked Fisheries New Zealand for urgent advice on the issue.18 Jan 05:38 AM
New ZealandFishing backlash victory: Jones scraps marlin bycatch plan but wider battle loomsThe proposal would have allowed commercial boats to keep and sell marlin bycatch.17 Jan 04:50 AM
New ZealandWhy the world’s fattest parrots now feel frisky enough to save their speciesA bumper rimu fruit crop means conservationists expect over 50 chicks.15 Jan 01:26 AM
WorldKoji rages through Queensland, Clermont receives record-breaking rainMajor flood warnings are in place as rivers run 'really, really high'.12 Jan 11:07 PM
Christchurch‘Ungodly, heavy smell’: Bottles flushed down toilets blamed for closure of popular swimming spotCouncil teams have shut carpark, toilets and tracks while repairs are done.12 Jan 07:53 PM
New ZealandSpearfishing champion warns: Ban bottom trawling or risk more fishery collapsesDarren Shields says the method risks Northland scallop collapses being repeated elsewhere.11 Jan 04:00 PM
CrimeFishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summerTaking prohibited toheroa can mean a $500 fine or a court prosecution.10 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandNew home for rare skinks taking shape on Napier’s Marine ParadeFewer than 10 skinks have been found, though up to 100 may live on the coast.08 Jan 12:06 AM
New Zealand2025 climate summary: Hottest places around NZ revealedFour of the five warmest years have occurred since 2021 as the climate heats.07 Jan 10:49 PM
WorldHow a Maine father and son turned hungry deer into global livestream starsFather and son Richard and Randy McMahon feed up to 250 deer each winter.24 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandTakahē pair thought to be infertile hatch chick at ZealandiaThe chick is one of only about 500 takahē left in New Zealand.22 Dec 04:56 AM
WorldRare spectacle as ‘blood rain’ turns Gulf redIron-rich soil from Hormuz Island's cliffs turned the shoreline deep red.18 Dec 02:03 AM
New ZealandYellow-legged hornet watch zone more than doubles on North Shore, extends across bridgeThe new surveillance zone now stretches into large areas of Auckland.11 Dec 12:26 AM
New ZealandDoC warns rat numbers could double by 2090 without extra $150m fundingDoC says it needs more money just to stop biodiversity going backwards.10 Dec 03:14 AM
New ZealandMinister raises concerns over fish heading south due to warming watersShane Jones wants fishing rules changed as boats net species new to their areas.05 Dec 06:38 AM
New ZealandGovt rejects all of Climate Change Commission's emissions target recommendationsA tougher 2050 net-negative goal for carbon dioxide has been rejected.04 Dec 01:35 AM
New ZealandFisher horrified by pus-like growths on mullet in Waipu EstuaryMPI is testing the diseased mullet, with results due in about four weeks.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHerne Bay and central Auckland beaches hit by sewage overflows after stormsThirteen central Auckland beaches are black flagged after sewage overflows.01 Dec 06:51 AM
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
OpinionMichael Eaglen: How embracing the electric future now will strengthen New Zealand’s economy, industry and identityDiesel ferries burn nearly a million litres a year, driving up long-term costs.26 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandTe Mata Peak discovery sparks warning to landowners over invasive weedBiosecurity teams have sprayed Te Mata Peak after removing the weed.24 Nov 02:46 AM
CrimeDefence scientists unveil new foldable, floating rescue deviceA Kiwi-designed tool could dramatically change search-and-rescue missions. Video / Herald NOWWatch18 Nov 09:20 PM
