New ZealandGovernment changes climate law to prevent lawsuitsMike Smith, whose case has now been blocked, says the move is unprecedented.12 May 12:39 AM
New Zealand‘Like a filter on a cigarette’: Cruise ships under fire overseas – should NZ be concerned?Authorities say they are aware of a company, with a history of 'issues', operating in NZ. 10 May 12:01 AM
New ZealandWhat not to flush: Reminder after fatberg causes water hole closureThe Puarenga Stream area has since been found to be safe for dogs to enter again.04 May 11:33 PM
New ZealandCommunity group alarmed by Shotover River's spike in E. coli, council opens investigation26 Apr 01:46 AM
OpinionOut of sight but not out of trouble: Contaminated groundwater a legacy of human pressure19 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumOpinionEthan ManeraEthan Manera: Little right to hit back as soaring water charges threaten Wellington's recovery28 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFirst concrete evidence of surge in EV sales with Iran crisisPLUS: Market leader sells out and a lobby group calls for lower road user charges for EVs.25 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhat an oncologist wants you to know about environmental cancer risksWashington Post: What to watch for and how to reduce your exposure. 24 Mar 05:00 PM
SportJellyfish, dolphins and support from Kelly Slater as Ridler's epic swim nears endJono Ridler is now more than 1100km into his swim down the North Island's east coast. 22 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlans resurface to burn treated timber at mill near NapierA trial will monitor whether there are any health risks.19 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAre microplastics in our bodies harming us? Here's what the science says'There’s no such thing, really, as microwave-safe plastic containers,' says one NZ expert.19 Mar 01:03 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: What a load of rubbishOPINION: Rubbish – and what to do with it – never fails to draw ire.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Health hazard': Anger at delay in removal of dumped asbestos near city water sourceA resident is furious about a delay in removing asbestos from near a Tauranga stream.12 Mar 02:06 AM
New ZealandNavy vessel spills up to 300 litres of oil into Akaroa HarbourThe HMNZS Te Kaha was anchored in the harbour when the oil spill happened.08 Mar 12:21 AM
New Zealand'People want answers': Moa Point repair gear still not even orderedWellington Water says ordering key replacement gear may take months.05 Mar 04:53 AM
Auckland'Bureaucracy gone mad': Titirangi resident in council stand-off over sewage leakCouncillor Ken Turner has taken up the case, calling it a systemic failure.04 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland builder to pay $5000 after sediment pours into Oakley CreekSediment-laden water from the New Windsor site flowed into Oakley Creek.27 Feb 03:44 AM
WorldPost-it maker 3M on trial in Belgium over 'forever' chemicalsAbout 1400 locals are each seeking €20,000 in compensation from 3M.24 Feb 06:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Damned if they do, damned if they don't – the billion-dollar bill for Labour's gas banOPINION: The LNG levy will cost up to $180m a year for 15 years to secure back-up fuel.18 Feb 08:00 PM
WorldEnvironmental groups sue Trump administration over dismantled climate ruleGroups from the American Lung Association to the Sierra Club have joined.18 Feb 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessRua Gold to list on NZX ahead of fast-track bid for Reefton mineThe Reefton project targets underground gold and antimony mine for 2029 output.17 Feb 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld Trump allies near 'total victory' in ending US climate regulationTheir plan targets a 2009 EPA finding that greenhouse gases endanger health.11 Feb 05:00 PM
WellingtonPoo map: Where is the sewage in Wellington flowing?A map by Calypso Science tracks where the Moa Point plant sewage is drifting on the coast.10 Feb 03:47 AM
New ZealandSeabed mine is sunk, South Taranaki leaders say'The cultural impacts far outweigh any regional benefit.'08 Feb 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wellington sewage snag yet another reminder of NZ's infrastructure deficitOPINION: We have a habit of fixing the problem in front of us, not the one for the future.08 Feb 04:00 PM
ChristchurchSewage makes four popular Canterbury bays unsafe for swimmingResidents are urged to avoid swimming and other water activities there.07 Feb 05:46 AM
WellingtonPhotos show raw sewage pouring into ocean after 'catastrophic failure'Snaps of the Wellington sewage fiasco show just what is being pumped out at the beaches.05 Feb 12:56 AM
WellingtonWatch: 'Catastrophic' sewage plant failure happened during remedial work - and it's still going into sea'We're in a bad way,' said city's water boss, describing the situation as 90/100. 04 Feb 07:13 PM
ChristchurchDiesel fumes linger as capsized tour boat left 'well wedged' on Akaroa rocksWildlife experts remain on standby as environmental monitoring continues.02 Feb 12:58 AM
