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
New ZealandEV policy could subsidise unsafe cars: NationalThe Government and Opposition have clashed over claims about car safety.16 Jul 03:39 AM
New ZealandClimate change's 'thermal squeeze' hurting our birdsA "thermal squeeze" is driving threatened birds to higher, colder pockets of NZ's forests.15 Jul 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA tiny fruit fly was found in an Auckland suburb. NZ spent $4m to get rid of it.'We're talking about the protection of a multimillion-dollar industry.'15 Jul 08:00 PM
OpinionA zealot responds to climate change alarmComment: 'We all need to open our minds to the fact that things must change.'15 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand1080 poison: Threats to DOC staff ramp upThreats have been made to burn down DOC offices and kill or maim workers.15 Jul 05:00 PM
AgribusinessPine trees cast shadow of death over NZ native plants and animals'When we allow our precious land resource to be taken over by pines, what does NZ have?'14 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Nora's Ark' to protect kauri from dieback threatMore than 75,000 kauri to be planted on dieback-free Māori land beside sacred Takou River.12 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandOne of the world's worst weeds found in AucklandHimalayan wineberry bramble grows in dense, thick mass, smothering forest canopies.11 Jul 08:36 PM
New ZealandKauri dieback fears close 10 Bay of Islands walking tracksEight of the 10 tracks are in Puketi and Omahuta forests west of Kerikeri.10 Jul 12:23 AM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Govt's plan to push green vehicles a no-brainerCOMMENT: It seems they've come up with a pretty good way to do it but it'll take time.08 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandGas-guzzlers face $3000 fee; discounts for electric carsIt also wants to charge a fee on imported vehicles with higher greenhouse gas emissions.08 Jul 05:00 PM
Kahu'Very disturbing': Tūwharetoa board on Lake Taupō spillThe Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board will be calling for a full investigation.02 Jul 09:25 AM
New ZealandClean-up after raw sewage pours into Lake Taupō to take weeksEighty per cent of Taupō's wastewater poured straight into lake.02 Jul 04:04 AM
New ZealandMonster kauri log to shed light on mysterious ancient eventMonster kauri log unearthed near Kaikohe could prove immensely important to science.01 Jul 12:29 AM
New ZealandPlague warning: Maps reveal extent of bush pest plagueOfficial maps reveal the vast swathe of wilderness under threat by this year's mega mast.30 Jun 05:00 PM
