PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTwo years, two environmental disasters for ContactA routine spraying operation to control pests goes wrong, killing 1.1ha of vegetation.17 Feb 08:10 PM
New ZealandAuthorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandIllegal 120m-long net in marine reserve caught sharks, rays and birdsThe net was attached by a milk bottle float and tied to a mangrove tree on the shoreline16 Feb 04:33 AM
New ZealandLead in the water: Govt unveils 'rapid review' into tainted sites'New Zealanders have every right to expect that their drinking water is safe'.09 Feb 05:19 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Read: Five positive things we learned from major climate reportFrom decarbonising cars to managing methane, the new climate report offers many positives.01 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandPredator-free just a dream without new tools, say scientistsA new model offers a grim outlook for NZ's mission to be pest-free by 2050.31 Jan 09:18 PM
PoliticsEnd of petrol cars: NZ must ban fossil-fuelled imports by 2032, says Climate Change CommissionJacinda Ardern said the Government "will not hold back" on climate change action.31 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandClimate change report: Ban on petrol-car imports by 2032, cut cow numbersGovt told NZ must cut cow numbers and get most Kiwis in EVs to hit climate targets.31 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Achievable and affordable': Ardern and Shaw react to emissions advicePoliticians react to the draft advice on how to meet emissions targets.31 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandDog detective unleashed in Wairarapa wetland to sniff out pest plantsBailey was brought to the Wairarapa coastline to find pest cordgrass, or spartina anglica.26 Jan 09:33 PM
New ZealandCodling moths and the Hawke's Bay guy dealing with themAs a Peace Corp volunteer in Malawi, Tim Vandervoet developed his agricultural passion.26 Jan 12:18 AM
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
