New ZealandRoads nearly empty as lockdown continuesThe upside to the lockdown: Fewer cars and trucks, less pollution a lower road toll.07 Apr 10:47 PM
New ZealandDramatic improvement in Auckland air qualityAuckland's bare motorways have brought one positive: a big boost for city air quality.31 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandBackyards could be dug up to fix icky water connectionsPipes plugged into the stormwater system means wastewater is ending up where it shouldn't.11 Mar 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Petrol cheaper in BayOn returning to Whanganui and NZ$2.18/2.19 a litre, one could only be incredulous.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMicroplastics in NZ green-lipped musselsMicroplastics have been found in green-lipped mussels - and the implications are unclear.23 Feb 04:49 AM
New ZealandAir pollution: how much NO2 are city dwellers breathing?A team of scientists measured nitrogen oxide levels in 50 homes on a busy Wellington road.23 Feb 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our new plastic demon is hiding in plain sightEditorial: Our washing machines are putting the environment in a spin.14 Feb 04:00 PM
CommoditiesBP's long-term ambition to achieve net-zero emissionsBP's goals include becoming a net zero emitter in its own production.13 Feb 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFrank Greenall: VR goggles for election MooTubeIt's great to be a Kiwi after the Tooth Fairy has waved her wand in the Year of Delivery.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMicroplastics: Finger pointed at washing machinesInvestigation into Auckland microplastic pollution points to fibres from washing clothes.09 Feb 03:38 AM
New ZealandNZ's stunning night sky: Why you should enjoy it this summerNZ has some of the darkest night skies on Earth. So why have we lost our connection?20 Jan 04:35 AM
New ZealandToxic foam: Defence Force's $125k PR contractor spendLand and water surrounding Defence Force bases have been contaminated by toxic foam.09 Jan 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWill NZ's skies glow orange again? As long as Oz burnsOur skies could glow orange again, as long as Australia's bushfires continue to burn.05 Jan 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhere are NZ's worst swimming spots?Dozens of popular swimming spots have been designated as no-go zones as summer heats up.02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe price of recycling old laptops: Toxic fumes in Thailand's lungsNew York Times: Southeast Asia residents concerned for health as E-waste industry booms.09 Dec 06:00 AM
World'Looks like hell': World reacts with horror as Australia burnsMedia outlets around the world have reacted, saying the country is "choking" as it burns.08 Dec 01:43 AM
New Zealand'More to do' – Ardern reveals next steps in fight against plasticsThe PM revealed a number of projects the Government is looking into to reduce plastics.08 Dec 12:10 AM
New ZealandSmoke and dust from Aussie bushfires turn NZ glaciers pinkNew Zealand's famous glaciers are known for being pristine and white. Not any more.05 Dec 05:47 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: NZ's excuses on plastic pollution fail to stack upEDITORIAL: Recycling is not actually an achievement but an acceptance of failure.04 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingFrom high school drop-out to adidas high-flyerZion Armstrong has transformed from a cash-strapped Kiwi sprinter to an adidas high-flyer30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCompany fined $28k for turning river white with dumped chemicalsThe dumped chemical turned the Whau River a milky white.27 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandOz bush fires bring hazy sunsets, high temps for parts of NZNew Zealand gets beautiful sunsets, high temperatures as Australia burns.22 Nov 08:27 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Napier stormwater citizens have their sayPublic see pros and cons to new bylaw. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Nov 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentIllegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problemCouncils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandWork starts to stop sewage seeping onto Auckland beachProblem has been traced to two pipes leaking into the stormwater network.18 Nov 02:56 AM
WorldPacific bird refuge struggles as ocean garbage patch growsPlastic, pollution and death litter the wildlife refuge of Midway Atoll.10 Nov 10:31 PM
New ZealandDozens of 'high risk' alerts for Auckland beachesThinking about popping out for a quick dip? Maybe think again.10 Nov 09:38 PM
New ZealandSewage overflows blamed on 'fatbergs' and dodgy wet wipesWatercare says 'fatbergs' to blame, combined with wet wipes claiming to be flushable.05 Nov 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBlade Runner's disturbing vision of a dystopic LA isn't as bad as realityEDITORIAL: Blade Runner was set in LA of November 2019 - what did it get right and wrong?03 Nov 04:00 PM
Sustainable business & financeSustainable finance growing in worst-polluting countryTao Zhang is bullish on sustainability in China.30 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo major issues with air quality in SkyCity buildings: reportSkyCity today released a letter from an Occupational Hygienist who supervised testing.30 Oct 12:41 AM
New ZealandSkyCity fire: Health risks from toxic smoke explainedWhile face masks might help a bit, experts' message is to stay away from smoke completely.23 Oct 12:32 AM
New ZealandSkyCity fire: Health alert issued for 'toxic' smokeAuckland Regional Public Health Service issued an alert for people in Auckland CBD.22 Oct 04:19 AM
New ZealandFish being fed plastics in NZ pollution studyScientists are learning about how microplastics affect fish – by feeding it to them.22 Oct 01:36 AM
