EnvironmentWater contamination scare in Otago: Blood tests to look for elevated lead levelsOne test in December that found lead levels were more than 40 times the maximum.08 Feb 08:34 PM
BusinessFonterra discharging nitrogen-heavy water on to 'ghost farms'Cows have been cleared from 16 Fonterra farms to dispose of polluted wastewater.08 Feb 06:53 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: The Dark Sky Project of MaraekākahoFrom Graham Palmer's back garden he can see galaxies. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Feb 08:55 PM
New ZealandTap water warning for two Dunedin townsResidents in Karitane and Waikouaiti must stop using tap water for drinking or cooking.02 Feb 03:16 AM
New ZealandAmberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arsonA man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.02 Feb 01:10 AM
New ZealandDumping in paradise: The efforts people go to avoid tip feesThe illegal dumping comes at a huge environmental and financial cost.29 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not even safe for dogs' - Auckland bay unswimmable until 2022Locals are furious after sewerage pipes connected to stormwater ruin a new $500k beach.08 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldFifth of deaths in India blamed on pollutionThe number of deaths linked to India's dire air quality rose to 1.7 million in 2019.23 Dec 04:51 AM
WorldWorld carbon dioxide emissions drop 7 per centA Covid-19 locked-down world cut its carbon dioxide emissions this year by 7 per cent.11 Dec 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Biden's plan to beat climate changeJoe Biden's victory could be a turning point for climate, but there are obstacles ahead.12 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandIndustry blamed for Timaru smogThe Canterbury Regional Council believes industry is to blame for Timaru's air pollution.24 Oct 10:53 PM
New ZealandClimate Changed: How a warming world has already transformed NZClimate change isn't a future crisis, but one already transforming NZ, major report shows.14 Oct 09:45 PM
New ZealandPicton ferry terminal expansion could raise pollution - engineerNew cruise ship berth would mean ships parking very close to town, says engineer.12 Oct 12:39 AM
New ZealandNatural fibres more prevalent in ocean than plastic - studyThe large majority of microfibres polluting our oceans are not plastic but natural fibres.11 Oct 05:10 AM
New ZealandLockdown reveals smoggy stamp of Auckland's trucks and busesAuckland's first lockdown gave scientists a golden opportunity to study traffic pollution.01 Oct 03:16 AM
New ZealandLabour promising to phase out straws, fruit stickers and other single-use plastics by 2025Labour would say goodbye to plastic straws and fruit stickers.26 Sep 07:24 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Should farmers avoid paying for their pollution? Whanganui candidates argue it outCandidates on farming and greenhouse gases. Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Sep 09:55 PM
New ZealandNZ's annual plastic pollution reaach 9000 tonnes by 2030 - studyNZ could send about 9000 tonnes of plastic into the environment by 2030, analysis shows.17 Sep 09:39 PM
EnvironmentPollution progress: Napier, Hastings air quality finally meeting national standardsBoth Napier and Hastings met their national air quality targets for the year.16 Sep 11:52 PM
EnvironmentFreshwater policies attackedThe new laws fail to acknowledge the momentum farmers already have to address freshwater.09 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldTrump administration finalises coal plant pollution rollbackFormer EPA officials warned the move will harm public health.01 Sep 03:28 AM
New ZealandDrinking water study raises fresh concern over intensive farmingParts of NZ sourcing drinking water from rivers regularly polluted with harmful pathogens.09 Aug 12:26 AM
Freight and logisticsSeven in 10 Kiwis want a green Covid-19 recovery - surveySeven in 10 Kiwis want Covid-19 economic recovery to be green one, new survey shows.03 Aug 10:38 PM
New ZealandFreezer full of meat dumped by Clive RiverUnpleasant sight and smell gets a frosty reception, but may be shelved as a cold case.23 Jul 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland river and stream faecal contamination 'widespread' - reportRivers in urban catchments had the poorest scores.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLong-forgotten landfill on East Coast leaves beach littered with rubbishAn East Coast community is reeling after landfill breach.09 Jul 11:11 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Natural solution for Lowes Pit pollutionLake to be filled in with a gravel filter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Jul 04:23 AM
KahuMoerewa residents angry about new meatworks boilerMaori settlement concerned about air quality from new boiler at freezing works.03 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Permanent fire ban proposed for Hawke's BayAn all-year fire ban is planned for Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Jun 03:19 AM
New ZealandWellington council puts brakes on city speed limitSince 2014 police have attended 492 crashes in the zone where speeds will be reduced.10 Jun 10:50 PM
New ZealandConcerns PPE gloves and masks are clogging up Kiwi coastlinesVolunteers have seen a significant amount of PPE litter on New Zealand beaches.09 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandNew Govt water reforms miss mark on nitrogen pollution, advocates sayThe Govt has unveiled reforms to clean up our rivers, but water campaigners aren't happy.28 May 12:07 AM
WorldLockdown makes Mt Everest visible again with drop in air pollution As air pollution in Northern India drops to record lows, residents captured a view they thought they would never see again. Video / AP / Abhushan GautamWatch21 May 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCalls to 'lock in' Auckland's 'pandemic surge' in cycling, walking during lockdownExperts say it will also help the city reach its goal of halving carbon emissions by 2030.03 May 10:03 PM
