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
New ZealandResource Management Act needs a full rewrite - review panelThe RMA has been subjected to numerous amendments over the last three decades.29 Jul 01:15 AM
New ZealandWater appeal: Environment Court 'did not consider local effects', high court hearsOver 100 Ngati Awa whānau gathered in Rotorua yesterday27 Jul 09:56 PM
New ZealandGovt proposes biggest infrastructure project since 1980sThe Government is investigating options for a 'game-changing' scheme at Lake Onslow.26 Jul 01:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Fiddling' with a crisis: Greenhouse gas emissions drop 7 per cent in 11 years in Hawke's Bay"Unless we get deadly serious about this then this will be deadly."23 Jul 03:15 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Which regions are driving NZ's emissions?Canterbury's cows singled out alongside Auckland's cars for driving NZ emissions.23 Jul 12:00 AM
EnvironmentAuckland mussel farm faces local oppositionOpponents worried proposed mussel farm in Hauraki gulf will destroy local sea environment.22 Jul 09:21 PM
New ZealandCan NZ's curious kea be trained to avoid 1080?How do you stop kea eating air-dropped 1080 poison pellets meant for their predators?22 Jul 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentPossum fur industry needs fashion supportShoppers can support local pest control and the environment by buying possum products.15 Jul 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland river and stream faecal contamination 'widespread' - reportRivers in urban catchments had the poorest scores.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFirst shore plover chick hatches at Cape SanctuaryEight shore plover have successfully settled, and two breeding pairs established.09 Jul 03:32 AM
New ZealandMore hot days, fewer frosts: how NZ's climate has already changedNZ is seeing five more extra-hot days a year than it did in 1950 - and fewer frosts.09 Jul 12:22 AM
New ZealandCoromandel Town on boil water noticeA combination of problems has caused the treatment plant to suffer a breakdown.09 Jul 12:21 AM
New ZealandGovt unveils latest tech for NZ's great pest wipe-outPredator-tracking camera and new poison among pest-busting tech just awarded nearly $2m.08 Jul 09:37 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Millions of pink moths coming to backyardsScientists are planning mass airdrops of sterile moths. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandA stoatily different approach to ratting out pestsScientists now have a powerful new codebook to use against two notorious NZ killers.07 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandClimate change major disruptor to seafood sector - reportClimate change could see migration of prized Kiwi species such as snapper and kingfish.07 Jul 03:42 AM
New ZealandPM reveals $162m plan for cleaner waterways, 2000 jobsInterest-free Govt loans for small businesses will also continue until end of the year.05 Jul 01:36 AM
KahuMoerewa residents angry about new meatworks boilerMaori settlement concerned about air quality from new boiler at freezing works.03 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRescue team save 18 kiwi from drought-stricken islandFourteen kiwi died on the Motuora kiwi creche island during the drought.03 Jul 05:00 PM
EnvironmentMore than 5000 natives planted in Kiwitea catchmentNative planting in the Kiwitea catchment enhances the waterways.29 Jun 07:42 PM
BDBDBusinessOil, gas permits exempted from Maui dolphin protectionsNew restrictions proposed to protect Maui and Hector's dolphins.24 Jun 05:20 AM
EnvironmentPest control force: Whangamatā volunteers back on trackPair back combating pests taking over in lockdown while volunteers were unable to get out.24 Jun 02:45 AM
New ZealandContractor faces threats over poisoned birds in WaitākeresContractor began getting threatening calls after its business details were posted online.17 Jun 09:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Putting a cap on emissionsParliament takes another step towards creating a trading scheme to fight climate change.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Faltering forestry risks NZ's climate strategyGlobal headwinds are lining up against New Zealand's one billion trees policy.11 Jun 05:00 PM
