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
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
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
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
EnvironmentWhangārei District Council wants zero carbon target brought forward 20 years"Only positive radical action will do": Extinction Rebellion Whangārei's plea to meeting.27 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentIntensive farming rules divide council, environment groupsEnvironmentalists want plan change "called in" - Horizons chairman opposed to it.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironment'Brainwashed': Councillor slams climate crisis declarationsThe comments come as the Bay of Plenty considers declaring a climate change emergency.24 Jun 07:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRat 'tsunami' invading homes, threatening wildlifePest control firms rushed off feet with double the usual number of rodent-related calls.23 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHauraki Gulf: Is this the key to saving our marine life?Maori tradition may play an important role in restoring the health of the Hauraki Gulf.23 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandIt's not just Titirangi: Rat infestation doubles across NZExpert reveals there is a huge explosion in rat numbers in both forests and urban areas.20 Jun 02:56 AM
New ZealandThe bug that could spell disaster for all our growing industriesBrown marmorated stink bug is a major threat. Made with funding from NZ ON Air.18 Jun 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWilding war: The pest that could swallow a quarter of NZConservationists have swept a plant pest off Rainbow Mountain. But the battle isn't over.16 Jun 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Indefensible': Councillor calls for ban on use of Roundup in AucklandThe weedkiller has been implicated in non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a type of cancer.04 Jun 07:33 AM
BusinessMethane targets will challenge livestock sectorZero Carbon Bill methane targets will require changes to farming practices says bank.03 Jun 10:00 PM
New ZealandDoC beefs up security as more staff attacked over 1080Govt forced to spend millions on security as anti-1080 abuse against DoC staff rises.02 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandBudget: Cash boost to keep DOC rangers safe from threatsMillions to be spent to keep DOC staff safe at a time of rising attacks over 1080 poison.30 May 04:51 AM
