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Mysterious black spheres identified, Sydney beach remains closed

The mysterious black spheres washed up on a Sydney beach.

Gulls sighted around Whangārei Harbour covered in oily substance

Four have died. The Whangārei Native Bird Recovery Centre is bracing for more arrivals.

Letters: Govt incoherent on climate change; Tech giants orchestrate 'heist of the century'

OPINION: 'Who thinks digging more coal out of the ground and burning it is going to help?'

Editorial: The sinking of the Manawanui and a Defence Force in dire straits

OPINION: It's clear the NZDF will need even more of a funding boost.

Napier stream crash: Car's lucky dip drags on

A neighbour says he watched someone remove a battery from the still-waterlogged car.

Letters: Who made David Seymour boss of education?

OPINION: 'What is the Minister of Education doing – in fact, who is the minister?'

Light pollution may be linked to Alzheimer's, research suggests

Light pollution is associated with a number of health problems.

Govt needs to hire equivalent of Ashburton by 2026 to deliver transport promises

NZTA demanded a Government guarantee before signing off on the loan.

Scientists just figured out how many chemicals enter our bodies from food packaging

A new study details chemicals finding their way into human bodies from contact with food.

Ministers lose sign-off powers in backdown on Fast-track Approvals Bill

Chris Bishop, Shane Jones and Simeon Brown will no longer have final approval powers.

Mystery solved! Cause of bright orange river at Karangahake Gorge revealed

Sediment from an old mine is confirmed as the cause of the Ōhinemuri River's unusual hue.

Mysterious substance on Pāpāmoa Beach

A black substance washed up on Pāpāmoa Beach turns out to be black sand.

‘Forever chemicals’ found in Sydney drinking water

Possible cancer-causing chemicals at levels that exceed overseas standards.

‘Pristine night skies’: Kaikōura plans to dim the lights

Lights should be turned downwards and off when not needed to reduce light pollution.

'Zombie fish' causing concern for Northland's longest river

“We didn’t think too much of them until we started catching a lot of them."

Brassed: Town discovers surprise contamination source

Residents in the town should know by Friday if they can resume using the tap water.

Tokomaru River ruled out as source of lead contamination

Residents were told not to drink tap water on Tuesday as a precaution.

Opinion: Nations, corporations leading us into an unsustainable future – Dr Daniel Hikuroa

OPINION: Māori are responsible for ensuring the viability of land and resources.