New ZealandWatch: Protesters clash with Nick SmithDr Nick Smith said they rubbed rat poison in his face. The video tells a different tale.04 Sep 10:10 PM
New ZealandMinister: Protesters rubbed rat poison on meEnvironment Minister has welcomed a drop of poison bait at the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary.03 Sep 04:52 AM
New ZealandQ&A: The murky fate of Canterbury's riversMakers of a film showing in Auckland tonight discuss the plight of Canterbury's rivers.30 Aug 10:38 PM
KahuElection policy series: The battle over our riversHow do political parties propose to manage and protect our lakes and rivers?30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSmith rejects dam project conflict claimsEnvironment Minister Nick Smith rejects conflict of interest claims over funds for a dam.27 Aug 01:54 AM
New ZealandPassions high over natural assetsWhat policies are parties proposing to manage and protect our natural resources?23 Aug 05:00 PM
EnvironmentLocal Focus: Environment Minister makes it harder to protect the environmentDr Nick Smith makes ELA harder to access. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Aug 04:25 AM
KahuStudy builds case for lucrative native forest futureAn East Coast study could make a lucrative, climate-friendly case for more native forest.22 Aug 12:47 AM
EnvironmentCountdown to purge microbeads from shelvesCountdown says plan to phase out microbeads is in its final stages.21 Aug 06:09 AM
New ZealandGovt pays $44m to clean up 100 NZ riversA day ahead of Labour's freshwater announcement, National has made its own.08 Aug 03:20 AM
EnvironmentLove Kaipara gets $163,000Love Kaipara has received a significant funding boost from the Government and KDC.17 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandDairy expansion 'making us sick': GreenpeaceA public health group is backing a new Greenpeace call to halt dairying expansion.28 Jun 12:26 AM
New ZealandLabour policy takes aim at dairy pollutionLabour's new freshwater policy would make it tougher for farms to intensify operations.09 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandGovt accepts bid to protect famous springA famously clear spring near Nelson is a step closer to having special status.05 Jun 12:00 AM
KahuWater quality worse in cities than farms - SmithWater quality in cities was twice as bad as on farmland, Nick Smith said today.29 May 04:43 AM
New ZealandBudget: Greens slam environment fundingGreens say the Budget's environment and conservation funding is far below what's needed.25 May 03:04 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Restoring Lake Horowhenua to full healthMuaupoko tribe wants a $1.6 million injection. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 May 02:18 AM
KahuWho owns our water? A battle boilsConsents given to firms to take our water opened taps on furious row.21 May 10:16 PM
New Zealand'Damning' report: Rivers, lakes in troubleAnother major stocktake has painted a grim picture of our freshwater environment.26 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandFreshwater report: five key findingsFive findings from a new independent stocktake of the state of our lakes and rivers.11 Apr 06:47 PM
KahuRMA reforms pass into lawNational's reform of the Resource Management Act is finally complete.06 Apr 10:46 PM
KahuMaori Party claims GE-free victoryThe Maori Party is claiming a major victory against GE trials in New Zealand.05 Apr 04:34 AM
KahuRMA reforms to progressMajor reforms to the Resource Management Act are finally ready to progress.22 Mar 11:36 PM
New Zealand'Fail grade' for NZ's environmental futureNZ's economic growth is "approaching its environmental limits", a once-a-decade environmental report card says.20 Mar 07:30 PM
OpinionRaybon KanRaybon Kan: Who owns our water?OPINION: The principle that nobody owns our water hasn't stopped water bottling companies from gaining ownership for free.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt rules out ban on bottle water exportsOur fresh, clean water is a precious resource, say protesters.14 Mar 12:08 AM
New ZealandPlan to quit hatched before ex-MP took overIsaac Davison examines the departure of three groups from the Land and Water Forum advisory group.13 Mar 04:25 AM
OpinionOpinion: Is Nick Smith Minister for Magic?COMMENT: The Environment Minister's promise to make 90 per cent of rivers swimmable by 2040 is a cynical sleight of hand, writes Gen Toop from Greenpeace.24 Feb 11:58 PM
New ZealandNZ forests could be absorbing 60% more CO2Our forests and other land areas may be sucking up to 60 per cent more carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere than previously thought and we can likely thank our native trees for much of it.15 Feb 11:32 PM
New ZealandNational backbenchers get promotionFive National MPs have been given new roles by Prime Minister Bill English.26 Jan 03:12 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ rivers, lakes are becoming unsafeThe state of our rivers and lakes has predictably come under intensified focus this summer, as Kiwis head to their favourite watering holes.23 Jan 10:46 PM
KahuFishing parks running behind scheduleA new fight may be developing between Government and iwi over fishing rights, this time in the Marlborough Sounds.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandClean rivers campaign ramps upA grassroots environment group is ramping up a lobbying campaign for more stringent "bottom line" rules around freshwater quality.18 Dec 06:09 AM
New ZealandThree major concerns about NZ's oceansMarine environment stocktake points to pressures from climate change, pests and pollution - but fails to show full impact of fishing.26 Oct 10:00 PM
