New ZealandNZ's big pest bust: how do we kill the last survivors?Clever tech could help kill the last stragglers in our grand plan to be pest-free by 2050.01 Oct 02:40 AM
EnvironmentBerry shortage, rat plague behind starving kūkupaWhangārei's Bird Recovery Centre is feeding an influx of hungry wood pigeons.28 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandFreshwater clean-up operations not as effective - Auditor-GeneralPublic spending more effective if a more co-ordinated approach had been taken.25 Sep 07:55 AM
New ZealandWhy NZ's rivers are still in a worrying stateFresh data reveals worsening levels of E.Coli and nitrogen across 1400 NZ river sites.22 Sep 12:20 AM
New ZealandClimate change test: How much do you know?The first in a series to see how well you know New Zealand's climate change numbers.17 Sep 07:45 AM
New ZealandTake our climate change test: How much do you know?The first in a series to see how well you know New Zealand's climate change numbers.16 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Time to start valuing foodComment: Farmers can do many things – but they cannot do all things says Dr Rowarth.16 Sep 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentWallaby numbers 'dangerously high'"They are like giant rabbits that eat their way through native bush."16 Sep 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBringing back bittern: Hawke's Bay's efforts to save rare birdBittern have lost 98 per cent of the wetlands they call home. Hunters led a push to help.13 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandEnvironment Commissioner calls for Government to aim lower on methaneAn he says limits need to be put on offsetting emissions using forestry.12 Sep 01:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTim Mackle: Time to recognise real progress made by dairy farmersComment: Farmers are only part of the environmental problem but can be part of a solution.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat will water announcement mean for farmers?Muller says Thursday's water policy announcement a "fundamental challenge" to NZ farming.03 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandHydrogen 'critical part' of Govt's 100 per cent renewable planEnergy Minister Megan Woods says the new plan will mean more green jobs.01 Sep 10:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinion'We're at the brink of an environmental catastrophe'Comment: We have a chance to turn atmospheric carbon from a threat into a resource.29 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandGovt rejects hydro bid for pristine West Coast riverEnvironmentalists hail Govt move to reject hydro scheme on pristine West Coast river.28 Aug 04:43 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay experiences an explosion in rabbit numbersWarm weather causes population to multiply.26 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandRecord rat numbers in Waitākere Ranges threaten kōkakoIt comes after "cat-sized" rodents were reported in nearby Titirangi.15 Aug 03:55 AM
EnvironmentPlastic from giant sandbags threatens beachThe sandbags at the entrance to the beach are falling apart - but who's responsible?12 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnnabeth Cohen: Whitebait are as endangered as brown kiwiCOMMENT: Fishing is not the only threat, we are also mistreating the environment.11 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldHeat on the future of food supplyThe latest UN climate change report is urging us to change how we use our land.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat the UN's latest big climate report means for NZJust-released major UN report on climate change has big implications for agricultural NZ.08 Aug 09:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandErosion maps 'frightened the hell out of a lot of people'Harbourside homeowners say councils should do more to help people defend their properties06 Aug 05:44 PM
New ZealandThe New Zealand town where residents fear the waterSome locals say plans to improve the safety of drinking water won't restore trust.31 Jul 08:21 PM
Agribusiness reportRolling with the climate changesFinancier Rabobank is urging farmers to have their say on climate change legislation.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessRebecca Howard: What's the cost to dairy of going green?COMMENT: Fonterra, Synlait and A2 Milk face various cost impacts.29 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandGroup that opposed Auckland 1080 drop must pay $40k in court costsThe court ruled its case was "legally without substance", and based on opinion not fact.29 Jul 02:58 AM
EnvironmentForest & Bird files Environment Court appealCall for more protection of endangered birds under Northland's Regional Plan.24 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandFocus on climate change at heart of major RMA shake-upThe Government has unveiled plans for revisions to the Resource Management Act.23 Jul 09:30 PM
BusinessZero carbon target will cost farmers, raise pricesLong terms costs likely to rise as carbon price and costs of emissions mitigation rose.22 Jul 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandClimate Voices: 15 Kiwis' hopes and fears in a warming worldFifteen Kiwis, in their own words, voice their hopes and fears for a warming world.19 Jul 09:22 AM
BusinessShare sale 'last chance' for irrigation companySale of shares would raise more equity, but also represented the last of the water.18 Jul 11:45 PM
New ZealandEmissions standoff lift a positive step, say farmersHawke's Bay farmers pleased greenhouse gas discussions a step in the right direction.17 Jul 01:43 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: How can 5pc be a pass rate for emissions deal?COMMENT: NZ can't do much, compared to China, India, and America.16 Jul 08:30 PM
BusinessETS for agriculture equals economic pain for citiesUrban dwellers in for a rough economic ride if agriculture is forced into ETS.16 Jul 06:08 AM
