New ZealandDolphin mating scene in documentary should have been PGA complainant said a wildlife documentary that showed dolphins mating upset children.29 Jun 01:43 AM
New ZealandNative trees face chop due to flight path concernsAn aerial battle between humans and trees is likely to see botanic garden trees chopped.28 Jun 09:02 PM
New Zealand'People have all kinds of grief in their life': The art of talking about lossLocal abstract artist Kelly Shrimpton talks about using art to deal with grief.21 Jun 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyRenewables main focus for NZ deal-making in 2023 – law firmDLA Piper says the market is buoyant in New Zealand and Australia.19 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo tall story: World Giraffe Day celebrated a decade onCelebration of world’s tallest animal highlights threats to survival, conservation effort.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFake email trial: Grandmother found guilty of forgeryWoman wrote a fake postponement email for a petroleum-industry conference.14 Jun 03:40 AM
New ZealandRugby star's challenge to New Zealanders: save money and the planetBlack Fern Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is on a mission to reduce food waste.07 Jun 03:00 AM
PoliticsAct fires up over Labour's refusal to define mātaurangaLabour and Green MPs voted against Act proposal over replacement RMA legislation.31 May 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFed Farmers hosting roadshow on 'waffley' RMA reformThere is concern about a loss of local control over decisions.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandResearchers have lost Daisy the great white sharkSatellite tag has fallen off and there is no way to find her until the weather improves.29 May 05:23 AM
New ZealandThe slash report: Call for halt to production forestry in erosion zonesA report says there are just 5-10 years to "turn this environmental disaster around".11 May 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Major setback’: Public appeal to help save rare kākābeak plant in Hawke’s BayKākābeak numbers are steadily dwindling in the wild - the cyclone didn't help.10 May 04:28 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Wading into the environment, lizard guts and allFormer Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown restores Wairarapa land to its natural state.08 May 03:39 AM
TravelRestoring nature while travelling: How to make a positive impactTrips that help the natural world.21 Apr 03:00 AM
WorldBringing Lolita home: How to release a long-captive orca?A killer whale held captive for more than a half-century will be returned to her home.04 Apr 06:10 AM
LifestylePlants cry out when they need watering - but humans can’t hear themRecordings show plants make ultrasonic popping noises likely heard by insects and mammals.31 Mar 06:08 AM
PoliticsShaw jokes Nats will dump Luxon amid warning of ‘race-baiting’ National/Act GovtIt comes as the Government sacrificed climate policies to focus on the cost of living.18 Mar 10:30 PM
New ZealandSharks on tour: Great white conservation research reveals ‘incredible’ journeyThe 2.75m great white Daisy has shown up again after going missing for a month.14 Mar 07:37 AM
WorldLa Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is goneMany countries will be breathing a sigh of relief as globe moves to a “neutral” condition.09 Mar 04:46 PM
KahuWeaving traditional knowledge into caring for native plant life in KapitiKapiti Coast weavers are teaching local council about native plant care.09 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandSensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearingData on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.08 Mar 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Task force route suggests long and winding roadThe Government is setting up a steady, thorough process on recovery and resilience.05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsAuckland Council: The budget that follows the stormsHave your say on Auckland Council's new budget. Part 6: The environment.03 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldTicking time bomb: ‘Catastrophic’ problem on Pacific’s doorstepIn 2021, Japan announced plans to dump contaminated water; release date is now close.22 Feb 05:59 PM
EnergyGenesis completes biomass trial for HuntlyHuntly is looking at alternative fuel options for its coal and gas-burning power station.22 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandConcerning levels of nitrate in 60% of NZ freshwater sourcesGNS study reveals widespread cases of nitrate levels above key threshold for health risk.19 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuReefs 'teeming with life' found on Pātea seabed amid mining caseNiwa says the reefs are rich with thriving plants and animals.09 Feb 09:15 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Tarawera's honeysuckle trailJapanese honeysuckle is beautiful and sweet-smelling, but deadly to native bush.31 Jan 12:44 AM
New ZealandMoa bones surface at London auctionThe dodo, pre-historic mammoth, and Irish elk also feature in sale.28 Dec 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRebuilding Better: Younger New Zealanders more optimisticMore younger people considered society as unified than any other age group.15 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGene-altering tech could help save NZ's pest-threatened speciesDoC report says gene tech may offer 'breakthrough opportunities' - but with tricky issues.27 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelFamily-friendly walks for budding botanistsStretch the legs and learn something new on these informative trails for all ages10 Oct 07:23 PM
TravelDoC survey reveals two types of outdoor visitor. Which are you?There are two distinct types of visitor. Should they be charged differently?25 Sep 05:53 PM
LifestyleFirst look at the world's top wildlife photosFirst look at the world's top wildlife photographic competition entries.02 Sep 05:00 PM