New Zealand'Astonishing': What scientists discovered about pollution at Auckland beachesMicroplastic pollution at Auckland beaches 50 times worse than elsewhere on NZ's coasts.16 Dec 09:51 PM
New ZealandFirefighters contain ammonia leak from ship at Lyttelton HarbourThree fire crews have been called to the wharf, where the chemical leak was reported.16 Dec 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Why you shouldn’t buy joke Christmas presentsOPINION: Sudoku toilet paper anyone? Scented candle?09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMystery substance on Hawke's Bay beach prompts warning after dogs fall sickThe public are warned not to swim at Haumoana Beach and to keep their dogs out of water.01 Dec 09:12 PM
New ZealandTaranaki rivers all fail long-term water monitoring tests for E. coliThe results of individual water tests during the 2022-23 season are less grim.18 Nov 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: As airline traffic reaches pre-pandemic levels, so does pollution from planesOPINION: The flip side of the recovery story is more emissions.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandShellfish ban to last for weeks or months, flooding mooted as toxin causeNZ Food Safety says flooding could have added nutrients that are causing the toxin.15 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown reveals which motorists could avoid paying $5 motorway congestion chargeSchoolchildren should have choices other than the motorway, says Wayne Brown.15 Nov 03:42 AM
New ZealandParalytic shellfish toxins extend to East CapeToxins in mussels from Tolaga Bay were found to be 11 times over the safe eating limit.13 Nov 02:03 AM
New Zealand'Not worried': Aucklanders ignore safety warnings to fish in polluted harbourExtensive water testing in the harbour will continue until at least Christmas.08 Nov 09:45 PM
PremiumPremiumSustainable business & financeSustainability: Is it at risk of becoming a fair-weather friend?Tim McCready looks at some recent trends that are giving 'sustainability' a mixed outlook.08 Nov 03:59 PM
New Zealand'Significant failure': Dairy farm fined $40k after effluent found in trout streamA Bay of Plenty dairy farm and a director have admitted illegal discharge of contaminants.06 Nov 10:01 PM
New ZealandPort worker taken to hospital after strong chemical smell, possible cause investigatedEmergency services were called around 5.40am.06 Nov 05:44 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamantha Ladewig: Plastic pollution - another nuclear-free moment?OPINION: The need for international action is urgent.05 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsNew Zealand 'no longer on track' to meet climate goals - officialsThey doubt the Government can hit its 2025 target; NZ risks becoming a climate pariah.31 Oct 06:00 AM
WorldEarth will likely lock into breaching key warming threshold in 2029World will hit a climate threshold if it keeps burning fossil fuels at the current rate.30 Oct 10:32 PM
TravelHow to ensure you leave no trace this sunny seasonThese principles should guide your adventures through the outdoors this season.20 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland sewer sinkhole: Parnell bypass done but beaches stay closedWhile the city hit a 23C high today, a least 22 beaches remain closed in the Waitematā.17 Oct 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWorld first: Scientists to map carbon profile of every NZ city and townNZ could be the first nation to have real-time emissions data for all urban centres.08 Oct 01:34 AM
New ZealandIntensification plans for Mount Maunganui ‘extremely irresponsible’, hearing told"Slowly being poisoned": Marae rep concerned at intensification, air quality.06 Oct 04:07 AM
New ZealandWatercare installs pipe to redirect wastewater in ParnellWastewater continues to flow into the Waitematā Harbour.01 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandAuckland sinkhole blockage halfway cleared, wastewater spills into Waitematā HabourWatercare has completed designs for a bypass and will begin laying pipes tomorrow.01 Oct 05:44 AM
New ZealandPlastic in paradise: What scientists discovered in ‘pristine’ NZ marine reserveScientists dismayed to find microplastics building up deep in pristine NZ marine reserve.23 Sep 11:38 PM
New ZealandMan fined more than $33,000 after dozens of tyres burned on Kaiwaka propertyThe burned area contained steel belts and the remains of over 100 tyres.21 Sep 03:44 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBarney Irvine: Five waste and recycling priorities for the next GovtOPINION: There's a need for a nationwide public education campaign on recycling.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKia Rite - Time to act: Four lanes good, six lanes betterOPINION: Pippa McKelvie Sebileau on what an expressway of the future might look like.01 Sep 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCongestion charging: Everything you need to knowOne study has suggested a price of $3.50 to drive into central Auckland during the peak.22 Aug 06:30 AM
PoliticsNational, Greens support giving households share of $2.5b ETS revenueThe parties both support the idea in principle, but disagree on the detail.19 Aug 01:21 AM
Lifestyle‘Old witch’ shop owner curses student litterersThe self-described "old witch" has had enough.18 Aug 05:46 AM
New ZealandIs recycling really a 'fraud'? Plastics NZ boss weighs in on controversial claimsThe comments of a Waste Management representative has ruffled feathers.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPoo-lution: Reporoa farm owner cops fine after effluent reaches streamThe owner of a dairy farm in Reporoa has been fined for illegal effluent discharges.27 Jul 08:00 PM
PoliticsEmissions reduction hole might not close in time for first carbon budgetThe Government may have to "borrow" emissions reduction to hit goals.20 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: On Woolworths, KiwiSaver, consultants, politics and travel chargesOpinion: Letters on crime, science teaching and working from home.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandReed planting helps important Paraparaumu streamPlanting set to help Wharemauku Stream performance.18 Jul 11:59 PM
