New ZealandBrassed: Town discovers surprise contamination sourceResidents in the town should know by Friday if they can resume using the tap water.07 Aug 08:53 PM
New ZealandTokomaru River ruled out as source of lead contaminationResidents were told not to drink tap water on Tuesday as a precaution.07 Aug 07:04 AM
KahuOpinion: Nations, corporations leading us into an unsustainable future – Dr Daniel HikuroaOPINION: Māori are responsible for ensuring the viability of land and resources.05 Aug 05:45 PM
New Zealand'Dirty water': Kiwifruit orchard earthworks contaminate streamThree Bay of Plenty companies have been fined for earthwork consent breaches.31 Jul 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOlympicsChampion Portia captures best of Black Ferns spiritPortia Woodman-Wickliffe typifies the spirit of her winning side.30 Jul 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Budget-busting transport planning needs more political debate, not lessOPINION: NZ needs a broader discussion on what Tiriti-led transport policies look like.21 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: New Aratere autopilot grounding theory; Razor's edge in ABs winOPINION: 'Wow, thank goodness for a bit of a Beauden boost.'14 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Five reasons why the Govt should slow down on raising speed limitsOPINION: The case for lower speeds is compelling: lives are saved, pollution is reduced.07 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsLuxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'Law and order will be the Government's focus.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNRC cracks down on defiant firelighterA Northland council has been granted a court order to stop a resident lighting fires.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Heartbreaking’ reality of air pollution in Mount Maunganui'The chronic exposure [to pollutants] that is creating the harm in our community.'25 Jun 06:01 AM
New ZealandIs it safe? Inquiry into Northern Wairoa health called for'Zombie' fish and years of pollution pushes Dargaville residents to call for inquiry.17 Jun 05:00 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters: Mining not the answer, Grey St mobility parkOPINION: As Sir David Attenborough once said: 'We have a finite environment – the planet.'17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I'm nearly 80 – and ready to change for the planet's sakeOPINION: 'Our Government is intent on doing what we as a country have always done.'12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Bayly: Why KiwiSaver is an untapped source of capitalOPINION: There is opportunity to leverage KiwiSaver for homegrown businesses.12 Jun 04:59 PM
PoliticsFieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiryThe appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.12 Jun 12:01 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen StOPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Environmental protests won't pay the billsOPINION: 'If we mine the land, it will heal, just as it has in the past.'10 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsMining sector body decries 'hysteria' in debate on fast-track billIt comes just days after thousands marched in Auckland against the bill.10 Jun 04:07 AM
New ZealandGovernment will reverse ban on oil and gas explorationOffshore petroleum exploration was originally banned in 2018.09 Jun 12:27 AM
New Zealand‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespreadThe sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.09 Jun 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe plastic in your food that’s playing havoc with your gut healthFrom bottled water to tea bags, microplastics are finding their way into our bodies.22 May 11:14 PM
New ZealandIwi, forest manager call time on illegal rubbish dumping in Far North nature spot'I won’t tolerate this rubbish and lack of respect for the environment,' says iwi leader.20 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEthically Kate: New Zealand isn't as clean and green as the world thinksOPINION: Comparing perception with reality and how we stack up with other countries.18 May 08:00 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne Herald letters: New crossing points, slash removal, public housingWhat Gisborne people are thinking - our letters to the editor for May 17.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWastewater flows into Hamilton stream after pump station failureThe council has asked people to keep themselves and their pets from entering the waterway.16 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandDoctors warn: Human health risks from proposed $730m Kaipara waste-to-energy plantHealth concerns included toxins such as dioxins, heavy metals and gases.14 May 11:00 PM
PoliticsTransport Minister announces Roads of Regional Significance projectSimeon Brown says NZTA will take on all associated decision-making responsibilities.12 May 10:12 PM
OpinionRob Campbell: Those fighting for the environment are worlds apart but intrinsically linkedOPINION: The distance between the NZ Yacht Squadron HQ and the District Court is not far.08 May 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tikanga Māori has no place in our secular legal systemOPINION: 'The role of the judiciary is to interpret our law, not to make new law.'08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown bins long-term lease for Port of Auckland, sticks with status quoThe Auckland Mayor earlier warned that the 'manure hits the fan' if nothing changed.07 May 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeShell sold millions of ‘phantom’ carbon creditsFinancial Times: Scheme let Shell register credits equal to twice volume of CO2 captured.05 May 06:38 PM
PoliticsGovernment to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals BillSubmitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.30 Apr 12:13 AM
New Zealand'Risky': Two businesses on fast-track list donated to NationalLabour is warning against allowing three MPs the right to fast-track infrastructure.21 Apr 09:45 PM
