PremiumPremiumPoliticsParliament sets itself free, and gives security guards greater powersParliament, not the Government, will decide how much money it needs.13 Sep 05:43 AM
KahuTighter rules for customary marine title return under NZ First coalition dealLegislation to nullify Appeal Court decision for customary marine titles.25 Jul 09:00 PM
PremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Government’s savings programme half-hearted, poorly targetedOPINION: With the dire need to cut costs, agencies should have to justify why they exist.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnviro watchdog: Farm tool Overseer needs oversightTool used to calculate farm run-off into waterways needs greater scrutiny, watchdog says.12 Dec 01:27 AM
OpinionComment: Animal methane matters to our climateCOMMENT: Methane from farms much be counted in our damage to the climate.10 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionDr Geoff Duffy: Methane stance way off trackCOMMENT: Environment Commissioner's report lacks proper scientific understanding.01 Oct 04:00 PM
EnvironmentNitrogen leaching maximums to be raisedChanging numbers on table will not increase nitrogen in waterways, councillors say17 Aug 07:00 PM
New Zealand1080 factory staff 'wound up' by death threatsStaff making 1080 baits at Whanganui's Orillion facility subject to death threats14 Aug 05:00 PM
EnvironmentZero Carbon consultation brings methane into focusDairy farmers in with chance for "get out of jail free" card on methane emissions.05 Jul 07:00 AM
OpinionOPINION: All parties should be consulted on human rights appointmentsAppointments of human rights commissioners should not be controversial.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHas New Zealand failed its environment?50 years on from the Manapouri saga, NZ's laws have failed its environment, writer argues.03 Jun 02:40 AM
New ZealandWhanganui forest owners frustrated with MPITwo Whanganui forest ventures are at odds with Ministry for Primary Industries criteria.14 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand22 leading science bodies urge action on climateNZ's leading science body joins unprecedented Commonwealth call for climate action.11 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessPutting NZ on the path to zero carbonPlanned law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will have widespread economic impact.08 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew watchdog backs bolder action on climateCommission would track NZ's carbon-slashing efforts and ensure promises are made good.07 Mar 12:02 AM
New Zealand50 questions about the environment: Our natureDr Andrea Byrom says things aren't looking good for our prized native plants and animals.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAgency: NZ must act to adapt to global warmingBriefings: NZ needs to take hold of "window of opportunity" created by Paris Agreement.07 Dec 02:07 AM
New ZealandBottled water export tax first priorityBriefings: Dire warnings about growing demands for freshwater in New Zealand.07 Dec 12:06 AM
New ZealandClimate change action a winner in coalition dealClimate change action has emerged a winner in just-signed coalition deals.24 Oct 02:58 AM
New ZealandWhat new govt may mean for science, environmentWhat could a change of government mean for New Zealand's environment and science sectors?19 Oct 10:11 PM
New ZealandQ&A: What we don't know about sea-level riseThe lead author of a leaked report gives the basics of climate change and sea-level rise.15 Sep 02:02 AM
New ZealandNational goes user pays, Labour rules out PPPsNational says it wants tourists to pay for conservation in NZ, but not through a tax.25 Aug 07:26 AM
New ZealandElection 2017: Conservation, biosecurity and GMWhere do political parties stand on conservation, biosecurity and genetic engineering?23 Aug 11:31 PM
New ZealandFonterra farms to record climate pollutionDairy farmers won't have to pay for their climate pollution yet, the Govt says.14 Jun 04:32 AM
New ZealandNZ's native birds 'in trouble'A third of NZ's native birds could soon go the way of the moa, a damning report reveals.31 May 02:26 AM
New ZealandNew environment watchdog an ex-Nat MPParliament's next environment watchdog will be a former National MP.28 Mar 03:14 AM
