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
New ZealandLocal Focus: Coal or sustainable energy? Business or the environment? Whanganui candidates state their viewsWhanganui electorate candidates on energy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Aug 11:35 PM
New ZealandDirty water: Auckland golf resort fined over wastewater discharge'This... negligent pollution is completely unacceptable, but also completely avoidable.'25 Aug 11:03 PM
EnvironmentCouncil to prosecute meat processorRāhui on Hāwera's Tawhiti Stream to remain until it is returned to full health.24 Aug 05:00 PM
EnvironmentFloating wetland to be removed from Lake RotoruaAccess to boat ramp and adjacent parking area at Motutara Point will close for the work.24 Aug 01:30 AM
EnvironmentMatariki planting days sow seeds for communityHinewai Ormsby and husband Cam grow native plants and hold annual community planting days.23 Aug 08:02 PM
EnvironmentResults of water tests capture farmer interestStarted in 2017, the Rangitīkei Rivers Catchment Collective is still growing.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo dairy farms want enough water for nearly half of AucklandGreenpeace says Aucklanders should be the first cab off the rank for Waikato water.20 Aug 06:07 AM
EnvironmentHorizons' biodiversity spend to become contestableCouncillors decide criteria and desired outcomes from biodiversity funding.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandVanishing nature: Can NZ turn its biodiversity tragedy around by 2050?Govt moves to turn around NZ's rampant biodiversity loss with ambitious 30-year strategy.09 Aug 10:16 PM
New ZealandŌtaki College is now using renewable energy from solar panelsRevenue from the generated electricity will go back into more community projects.09 Aug 07:30 PM
EnvironmentExpert witnesses to meet before Horizons' plan change hearingsHorizons' One Plan submissions on nitrogen leaching will be heard in October.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrinking water study raises fresh concern over intensive farmingParts of NZ sourcing drinking water from rivers regularly polluted with harmful pathogens.09 Aug 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElla Jensen: Embracing tech to reduce the farming footprintIt is time to re-open a nation-wide dialogue on the use of genetic technologies.08 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua's National Kiwi Hatchery gets $500k grantNgāi Tahu Tourism has received a total of $1.95 million in grants from the programme.07 Aug 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesThe $2.1b prize: Waihi Gold gets permit for controversial projectThe underground mine is in an area home to the endangered Archey's Frog.06 Aug 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentRangitīkei River project looks to make river more resilient to climate changeThe project is still conceptual, but Horizons grateful to receive Govt funding.06 Aug 05:00 PM
EnvironmentLack of consultation on 1080 aerial drop deniedDoC and OSPRI knew nothing of meeting but organisers say they tried to invite them.04 Aug 01:05 AM
New ZealandClimate report: 'Extreme risk' to people, buildings and water suppliesNZ's buildings, water supplies and population rated at "extreme risk" of climate impacts.03 Aug 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Lake Onslow hydro storage scheme is no pipe dream$30m is worth paying to investigate scheme that would help decarbonise energy.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentRevealed: The region with 'stubbornly high' greenhouse gas emissionsOverall, emissions in the Bay of Plenty grew by 11.9 per cent from 2007 to 2018.29 Jul 09:00 PM
