New ZealandAkaroa bay closed after faecal bacteria foundThe bacteria was found in a recent sample taken from Glen Bay.25 Jan 11:08 PM
New ZealandMyrtle rust discovered in Waitākere RangesThe fungus was recently found to be killing mature native trees.20 Jan 11:15 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely reckless behaviour': Critically endangered birds killed by driversThis year has seen the second-biggest black-billed gull colony on the river in 20 years.18 Jan 10:18 PM
CompaniesAnalysis: Water becomes a commodityA UN special rapporteur says water should not be treated as a traded commodity.18 Jan 06:01 AM
EnvironmentConservation cadets poised for environment workDavid Parker welcomes the first intake in the Jobs for Nature programme.17 Jan 09:00 PM
KahuWhy Tame Malcolm is a biosecurity championTame Malcolm is combining his passion for the land with hard graft and te ao Māori.25 Dec 04:00 PM
KahuIwi warns of environmental and economic fallout at Tiwai PointRio Tinto has already announced its intention to exit Tiwai Point in August next year.16 Dec 09:04 PM
New ZealandFreshwater reforms may stifle farm profitability by 83% per year - reportReport shows farm profitability across Ashburton District expected to decline.10 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandFirms fined after turning stream grey with discharge$37,000 in fines has been handed out after Irongate Stream was polluted by milk solution.09 Dec 01:56 AM
New ZealandPlimmerton hopes to double infrastructure spending to reduce flood riskPipes made for one-in-30-year floods need to be future-proofed for climate change.08 Dec 09:59 PM
OpinionMichael Barnett: We need to wag the dog on climate changeOpinion: Declaring a climate emergency is fine but we should be wary of overreacting.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Are you going to give up the ute?': Labour MP slammed for gas guzzlerThe big red ute played a big part in Kieran McAnulty's election campaign.02 Dec 08:59 PM
New Zealand'A declaration based on science': Climate emergency declared by MPsThe motion is coupled with a suite of new policies aimed at curbing climate change.02 Dec 03:28 AM
New ZealandBeware of toxic algae: Warning for North Canterbury townA public health warning has been issued for Pegasus Lake.30 Nov 10:12 PM
New ZealandCouncillors want answers over why contracts were granted exception from tenderWaikato Regional Council chairman defends council's 'white as snow' procurement process.29 Nov 11:56 PM
New ZealandMore than half of New Zealand lakes surveyed 'poor' or 'very poor'More than half of New Zealand lakes surveyed have either poor or very poor water quality.26 Nov 10:35 PM
New ZealandMore than 7000 tahr killed in DoC operations for 2020DoC hunters and contractors worked over four months.25 Nov 11:51 PM
EnvironmentBromley odours still on councillors' agendaCouncil is confident it could 'reduce the odour to a level where it is not offensive'.19 Nov 10:46 PM
EnvironmentFarmer-led projects to receive more than $6mIt hopes to deliver up to 300 plans to improve land management and the environment.19 Nov 08:02 PM
New Zealand$12.5m to fight erosion and flooding in Christchurch suburbsSome of this work would reduce the flooding risk to 450 homes.12 Nov 01:19 AM
New ZealandCanterbury business turning wilding pine pests into Christmas TreesThe trees are being sold for $25 each with the proceeds going to the I Am Hope charity.12 Nov 12:44 AM
EnergyGovt launches $70m clean energy fundCompanies urged to make use of new $70m fund to switch to clean energy for process heat.10 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandCoal burner ban could lead to rise in imported foodNew Zealand may need to import more food if it bans coal boilers too soon, producers say.05 Nov 11:19 PM
EnvironmentWork on clean-up of hazardous materials startsOwners 'ignored' court orders to clean up toxic chemicals.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Little puffballs' boost takahē populationTwo pairs of birds at a Southland sanctuary raise hopes of boosting numbers.27 Oct 05:52 PM
New ZealandAlbatross' days numbered unless fishers change: expertThere have been 35k unexplained deaths over 11 years of the critically endangered species.26 Oct 07:53 PM
KahuHawke's Bay to get 10 new kaitiaki rangersNew team employed by the Te Wai Mauri Environmental Trust, funded through the PGF.25 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Milford Track hut cost blows out to more than $3mThe new 40-bed Mintaro Hut was originally estimated to cost $1.8 million.22 Oct 09:16 PM
New ZealandA falcon with a heart: Kārearea adopts ducklingsA New Zealand Falcon has been spotted exhibiting some very unusual behaviour.12 Oct 11:27 PM
New Zealand'Waiting game' after hole cut in ecosanctuary fenceZealandia is a 225ha ecosanctuary that has reintroduced 20 species of native wildlife.05 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandNZ singled out in global conservation reportNZ a stand-out in conservation report painting sorry picture of rest of world's efforts.01 Oct 08:19 PM
New ZealandWhy NZ's native birds are closer to extinction than 40 years agoDespite decades of work, NZ's native birds are closer to the brink now than 40 years ago.08 Sep 02:24 AM
New Zealand'I was quite shocked': Park ranger catches man flouting kauri dieback rulesRobert Armitstead is accused of entering closed tracks three times during 2019.07 Sep 06:35 AM
EnvironmentNRC and DoC looking into illegal concreting in Whangārei streamIllegal concreting of waterfall's edge in Poroti is affecting the safe passage of eels.30 Aug 11:00 PM
