New ZealandAuckland slowly getting greenerAuckland is gradually weaning itself off car dependency, with a slight increase in commuters opting for public transport.26 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyGovt didn't look at environment when awarding oil permitOfficial documents show the Government did not consider the environment when awarding an East Cape off shore oil exploration permit.20 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandPopular swimming spots prove unsafeMany popular swimming spots contain high levels of bacteria that cause diarrhoea or infection, a new report shows.19 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandAnti-whaling activist treated like 'psychopathic killer'Anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune, imprisoned in Japan, believes he will be found guilty and fears a lengthy jail sentence.22 May 07:58 PM
New ZealandGovt may ditch emissions trading schemeThe Government is unlikely to follow through with the ETS as scheduled beyond 2013 unless its major trading partners do the same.28 Apr 04:00 PM
AgribusinessGovt rejects calls to copy Australia in ETS delayThe Australian govt is shelving plans to start its ETS for at least three years, but the NZ Government says it has no plans to delay the scheme here.27 Apr 09:12 AM
CommoditiesBrownlee slams Labour over mining 'hypocrisy'Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee accused the Labour Party of hypocrisy yesterday when he revealed the previous government approved 218 permits for mining on conservation land.25 Mar 03:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessMacKenzie dairy developers "gaming" consent process, says Minister19 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandSix departments in the gun as Govt hunts for leakersUp to six Government departments face investigation in the hunt for the sources of leaked Cabinet papers.18 Mar 03:00 PM
