New ZealandElephant seal departs Whakatāne for deeper waterMomoa the elephant seal has not been seen for a week.09 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandDOC confirms decapitation of pup fur seals not caused by humansThe pups' injuries were likely caused by another seal, a post mortem has determined.09 Jan 09:19 PM
New ZealandKiwi chick determined to see in the New YearIt's a New Year's baby story with a twist - or more like a long beak, to be precise.07 Jan 01:35 AM
WorldConservation comment: Plastic bag ban a startLocally, people have been focusing outrage on dumping costs and anger at fly-tippers.06 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandBroken compactor and campsites' ban on rubbish disposal exacerbate dumpingInstead of pointing at holidaymakers, Jan McEwen said the fault was of DOC and Council.06 Jan 01:57 AM
New ZealandRubbish piles up beside $2 compactorsCoromandel visitors bypass $2 compactor fee and dump rubbish for free.05 Jan 11:51 PM
New ZealandOwner suspects thieves using pine as Xmas treeBeloved Norfolk pine stolen in Whanganui.19 Dec 05:04 PM
New ZealandNot guilty plea in dead eels caseNearly 2000 eels were found dead in Canterbury creek in April.18 Dec 08:32 PM
New ZealandNew minimum flows may be pushed back in CHBNew low flow limits may be pushed back in CHB.18 Dec 05:00 PM
EnvironmentRemoval of rocks leaves headland exposed, kills musselsResident and hapū unhappy with "cheap fix" for coastal erosion18 Dec 02:14 AM
EnvironmentConservation Comment: The new ag - look to AfricaWith a changing, erratic weather pattern, maybe NZ could try the Serengeti system.17 Dec 03:00 AM
EnvironmentNew plan aims to have Ruapehu waste-free by 2040A new waste management plan adopted after public consultation aims for zero waste by 204017 Dec 02:00 AM
LifestyleEco-friendly sunscreen cooked upMangawhai entrepreneur Jules Bright hopes her natural sunscreen will help save coral reefs14 Dec 07:00 PM
BusinessPlastic recycling reduced as waste market collapsesFrom January 14 plastics numbered 3-7 will not be accepted at Far North recycling stations13 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandTurtles washing up in Far NorthTwo endangered green turtles found on Far North beaches in the past week.13 Dec 05:00 AM
CommoditiesCompany fined $40k for discharging 150 litres of oil into harbourThe oil is expected to persist in the harbour for one to two years.12 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandGovt to cap units, bring permanent forestry into ETSChanges to the Emissions Trading Scheme will cap units and bring in permanent forest.12 Dec 05:26 AM
New ZealandPoisoned trees 'eco-terrorism'Drill marks found in trunks of 30 to 40 kahikatea trees.12 Dec 12:57 AM
New ZealandAutopsy shows native birds used in a 1080 protest not killed by poisonHikoi co-organiser says he was assured dead birds were from a West Coast 1080 drop zone.12 Dec 12:42 AM
New Zealand1080 madness: DoC ranger slept with gun under his bedA DoC ranger slept with a gun for weeks after getting death threats from 1080 activists.10 Dec 06:59 PM
New ZealandTe Mata Peak: $1m to get this... from thisCouncil spends $650,000 returning range back to square one.10 Dec 05:38 PM
WorldThe single word that could spark a global showdownAlmost 200 countries agree on this crucial issue, but just four could force a showdown.10 Dec 02:16 AM
New ZealandHow we're eating the plastic we put in the oceanWe're likely consuming the plastics we put in the ocean. And there's even worse news.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew wonder material: A rugby field packed in a teaspoonScientists are excited at the carbon-capturing potential of a new class of compounds.09 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandA bug's life: Waging war on weedRelocating leaf bugs to control tradescantia. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Dec 09:00 PM
New ZealandLive brown marmorated stink bugs found in shoesUp to 26 live brown marmorated stink bugs were found in a box of shoes ordered on eBay.06 Dec 05:46 AM
New ZealandHow NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per centMany farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.06 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandBattle begins to rid Opua of fanwormEradication programme funded by regional council and Biosecurity NZ to begin.06 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandNorthern-most stand of kauri trees closedFears of spreading kauri dieback forces the closure of Kauri Bush Track at Kaitaia.03 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandNorthland swim spots fail water quality testsHigh bacteria risk at popular and iconic spots including Waitangi and Kerikeri.03 Dec 08:40 PM
New ZealandConcerns over shooting of stranded whales in front of kidsFamilies not given enough warning whales about to be put down, volunteer rescuer says.03 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandSwim leg of IronMaori in Napier abandoned due to pollutionLast-minute hunt for running shorts and shoes to replace swimwear after swim cancellation.02 Dec 02:37 AM
EnvironmentRegional council sets summer targets for river swimmabilityHorizons wants 80 per cent of rivers and lakes good enough for summer swimming by 2040.02 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandFamily gift land to become scenic reserveForested property and includes stonewalls and a small island in the Hatea River.29 Nov 07:00 PM
