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
New ZealandLocal Focus: The big Napier wastewater fearNapier citizens asked to not wash or flush. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Oct 07:27 PM
New ZealandNine groups call on Govt to get tough on water pollutionNine groups call on Govt to set tougher standards to clean up NZ's lakes and rivers.16 Oct 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Death loss for communityEd Boyd was a soft-spoken man of great generosity. always ready to help a worthy cause.08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Striking students disappointed with councilWhanganui students want climate emergency declared. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Sep 06:55 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ's rivers are still in a worrying stateFresh data reveals worsening levels of E.Coli and nitrogen across 1400 NZ river sites.22 Sep 12:20 AM
New ZealandCovering climate now: Health issues are heating upClimate change may deliver us more heatwaves, pollution and disease. Are we ready for it?21 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldBelgium babies are exposed to pollution in the wombA Belgium study found particles of soot in the placenta.19 Sep 05:00 PM
EnvironmentRick's Beef: Blame previous governments for harmDon't blame the farmers - blame successive governments for environmental harm.18 Sep 11:45 PM
EnvironmentPublic meetings planned on waterHui will give NZers a chance to have a say on protecting rivers, lakes and wetlands.18 Sep 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Twists and turns of climate change policyComment: Arguments over climate change policy have lasted a lifetime for some.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Will Govt's big reforms save our lakes and rivers?Will the Govt's freshwater reforms be enough to save our rivers? Jamie Morton explains.05 Sep 01:51 AM
New ZealandClean and green? Think again. NZ's littering problem laid bareVolunteers have picked up enough takeaway containers to fill 25 rugby fields a metre high.02 Sep 11:30 PM
TravelRecord paddleboarder's discovery on 76-day journey to HawaiiDe la Rosa set off from San Francisco on June 9 without a support vehicle.27 Aug 08:07 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLetters: Pollution hotline an exercise in futilityThe numbers show how grossly sub-par HRC is when compared with other councils around NZ.26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandYou're eating plastic pollution. But will it hurt you?We're all eating more plastic than we think. What does that mean for our bodies?22 Aug 12:05 AM
WorldBaby sea mammal that captured hearts dies consuming plasticThe young dugong was named Marium after marine biologists found her orphaned and lost.17 Aug 09:19 PM
KahuA good place to get sick: The swimming hole that's more of a sewerNapier council slammed for Ahuriri Estuary pollution. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Aug 02:51 AM
World'Enormous' amount of micro-plastic found in Artic snowOn average, the researchers found 1800 particles per litre.14 Aug 07:16 PM
EnvironmentPlastic from giant sandbags threatens beachThe sandbags at the entrance to the beach are falling apart - but who's responsible?12 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil crackdown on dumpers sees over $90k in finesFines up but not everyone is convinced the crackdown has seen dumping reduce.11 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Concrete solutions to cut carbon dioxideCOMMENT: Making cement for concrete is responsible for about 8 per cent of emissions.09 Aug 05:00 PM