New ZealandAlbatross dies after being found on beach with plastic bottle in its stomachWhirinaki Beach albatross emaciated and likely starved due to 500ml bottle obstruction.15 Jan 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBest of 2019: Something in the water: Why locals are unhappy with Whanganui PrisonZinc, copper, nitrogen, phosphorus and E. coli found in water.14 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBeach battle: Fence of steel poles erected to protect wildlife refugeThe fence required resource consent from the Northland Regional Council under the RMA.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTidy Kiwi cleans up Karangahake Gorge single-handedlyQuinn Barker is a very tidy kiwi and he has 350 bags of litter to prove it14 Jan 07:20 AM
New ZealandEntitled hikers vandalise signs, ignore ban on closed kauri tracksFourteen people issued trespass notices over summer break.14 Jan 05:50 AM
New ZealandFive trespassed from Hawke's Bay DOC campsite for starting fire for 'Kiwi camping experience'"Toasting marshmallows" is no excuse in a total fire ban, DOC says.13 Jan 10:09 PM
EnvironmentBest of 2019: Rubbish dumped at native Whanganui bushDOC staff and Gordon Park volunteers want to see a stop to dumping in native bush block.10 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandDrying out: Parts of North Island could soon be in droughtPockets of the North Island could slide into drought if a big rainmaker doesn't come soon.09 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandDehydrated monkey discovered in container of wood from South AmericaDead monkey found in a container of wood products shipped from North America19 Dec 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyWarning: Why electricity prices could increaseAnalyst warns gas supply problems could hit industry and push up energy prices.18 Dec 04:43 AM
New ZealandRevealed: NZ's new climate change commissionersSome of our leading authorities just named as members of new climate change watchdog.16 Dec 11:30 PM
EnvironmentHealth warning issued for Lake OkaroPeople should avoid any activity which results in significant contact with the lake water.16 Dec 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'She's on my hit list' - DoC staff threatened, abused, over 1080Pictures and personal details of DoC staff are being shared online among 1080 opponents.15 Dec 04:00 PM
InvestmentBig stink: 17 charges laid against golf course for sewage dumpingHidden cameras understood to be involved in case resulting in charges09 Dec 04:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPossible E. coli contamination: Two-year-old fighting for her lifeDangers of drinking private drinking water supplies highlighted.04 Dec 09:47 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Catfish Killas reel in additional helpKilling catfish is their business and business is good. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Dec 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Tighter rules' force National Aquarium to euthanase piranhasThe end of four-decades of piranhas at the aquarium has been confirmed.03 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJuha Saarinen: Weapons of mouse destruction go wirelessWith smartphone updates and auto resets, Goodnature's A24 a killer concept.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKauri dieback track trespasser faces up to $60k in finesIn the past six months, 49 trespass notices have been issued.25 Nov 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLeighton Smith: Where has the National Party gone?Comment: 'Lack of political spine and blind to what used to be their core constituency.'25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentIllegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problemCouncils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandEndangered kākā killed by possum poisonThe deaths of two endangered native parrots have been attributed to human error.15 Nov 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPolitical Roundup: The pros and cons of the Zero Carbon ActThere's been plenty of back-slapping and high fives but not everyone is happy.15 Nov 04:57 AM
New ZealandJones calls farmer protesters 'rednecks', sings as they booAs they booed him, he sung them Tūtira mai ngā iwi.14 Nov 12:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCredit where it's due: Shaw praises Nats on Zero Carbon ActGreen Party co-leader puts aside politics to praise Todd Muller on Zero Carbon Act.14 Nov 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentGuest opinion: Motiti battle a victory for marine reservesCourt of Appeal decision is a win for Motiti.13 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMore pain expected for primary exporters from freshwater policyReport signals possible pain ahead for dairy processors from freshwater policy.13 Nov 04:45 AM
New ZealandLack of transparency over possible whitebaiting ban - NationalPeople are worried the Conservation Minister is going to ban whitebaiting altogether.10 Nov 03:33 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Climate change shift enhances Simon Bridges' leadershipCOMMENT: In subterranean battle between Simon Bridges and Judith Collins, Bridges won.08 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandListen live: PM Jacinda Ardern joins Mike Hosking to discuss her 'nuclear moment'It's time to deliver action, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.07 Nov 04:11 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand to get space mission control centreIt's the first space mission funded by the Government and will received $26 million.06 Nov 02:30 AM
Business ReportsGetting down to grassrootsWe need to develop a practical framework and classification for sustainability.30 Oct 04:05 PM
New Zealand150 young scientists urge Greens to re-think GEMore than 150 young scientists appeal to Greens to soften its stance over gene editing.28 Oct 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRon Frew: Freshwater proposals are much pain for minimal gainComment: Potential for social and economic distress on a scale not seen since the 1930s.27 Oct 04:00 PM