EnvironmentContaminated water and waste at Ruakākā site removed since last yearSite operators to be billed once clean-up sorted in Ruakākā.14 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyClimate change: NZ imported more than million tonnes of 'dirty' coalCoal imports from Indonesia in 2020 was 1.084 million tonnes, just over one billion kg.13 Jul 08:14 PM
New ZealandPotential paint spill in Wellington Harbour near Point JerninghamA pollution response team will be dispatched to the area in the next hour.13 Jul 12:47 AM
New Zealand'Tough few weeks': 'Unprecedented' poll result for Judith CollinsSeymour rises as National falls to one of its worst results in UMR poll.08 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandNew plastic bans target cutlery, meat trays, takeaway containersDays of plastic cutlery, PVC meat trays and polystyrene takeaway containers now numbered.27 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandPoor winter air quality in Wairoa sparks health concernsWairoa exceeded national air quality standards twice last year and once in 2019.18 Jun 01:31 AM
EnvironmentNSW to ban single-use bags and other plastic itemsPlastic bags, straws and coffee cups are among items to be consigned to history.13 Jun 09:25 PM
New ZealandScientists reveal how lockdown cleared the airA new study reveals the full picture of how lockdown temporarily cut NZ's air pollution.08 Jun 09:55 PM
World'Environmental disaster': Ship carrying chemicals sinking off Sri LankaThe stern of the ship is now touching the ocean bottom at a depth of 21 meters.02 Jun 07:58 PM
New ZealandNZ still sending plastic waste to developing countriesSince 2019, more than 10,000 tonnes of NZ's plastic has gone to Malaysia alone.28 May 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessElectric vehicle hopes rest on Ford's plug-in pickupElectric vehicles face the ultimate test: Will Americans drive a plug-in pickup?21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHuge 'eyesore' of scrap metal 'dumped without consent'Phil Goff says the illegal dump is the biggest Auckland Council has ever seen.14 May 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Breaking point': Urgent action needed on Napier's urban waterwaysAll eight waterways recorded average nitrogen, phosphorous levels over upper guidelines.13 May 02:57 AM
New Zealand'We've set up a monster': Pollution in Selwyn River up 50% in 22 monthsLower nitrate targets due in three years, but with no timeframe for them to be achieved.10 May 12:08 AM
BusinessTiwai Point smelter clean-up cost risingSmelter's owners will raise provision for clean-up after audit finds more waste on site.30 Apr 05:25 AM
BusinessHefty fine for company behind chemical spill that killed hundreds of fishRegional council estimated up to 1000 fish died along 6km stretch of Mt Somers waterway.23 Apr 04:32 AM
New ZealandFine for polystyrene waste on Wellington coastA $200 fine has been given to the person responsible for the pollution.14 Apr 04:36 AM
WorldJapan plans to release radioactive Fukushima water into the seaThe water has been stored in tanks at the nuclear power plant since its 2011 meltdown.13 Apr 12:29 AM
New ZealandSaving the planet: Should you eat less red meat to combat climate change?If all of us moved to climate-friendly diets, what difference would it make to emissions?12 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'An environmental disaster': Polystyrene waste scattered across coastlineResidents are furious polystyrene has been scattered across 7km of Wellington's coastline.11 Apr 07:40 PM
New ZealandClimate change: How lockdown helped lower NZ emissionsThe emptying of roads amid lockdown put slight dent in greenhouse gas emissions last year.08 Apr 01:18 AM
New ZealandFossil-fuel move: Coal boilers phased out by 2037Phase-out starts with ban on new low to medium temperature coal boilers from 2022.07 Apr 10:46 PM
New ZealandAsbestos scare: Unitec boss apologises after five buildings closeAsbestos researchers to work alongside WorkSafe and Health and Safety team.24 Mar 08:12 PM
New Zealand'Bureaucratic lunacy': Boy banned from bus, told to use $2300-a-year taxiParents say a taxi will cost taxpayers far more than letting their son on a school bus.11 Mar 02:10 AM
New ZealandAnother 75,000 tonnes of toxic waste stored near Tiwai PointThe Bluff aluminium smelter says it does not yet know what to do with the material.07 Mar 09:03 PM
KahuSilver Fern Farms fined $337k over potentially lethal ammonia leakAmmonia leak potentially lethal to residents, staff and emergency services.24 Feb 06:58 AM
New ZealandCan NZ reduce car emissions with a smokefree-styled campaign?NZ has the highest per capita car ownership in the OECD. How can we reduce it?23 Feb 01:47 AM
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
