New ZealandNo acute health risk, Ohakea residents toldScheme for uncontaminated water at Ōhakea takes another step forward22 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandGastro crisis impacts ripple on two years laterGovernment moves to make drinking water safer, two years after Havelock North water crisis22 Nov 05:06 PM
New ZealandKauri dieback still close to Tāne MahutaGuardians of the tree say test results validate decision to keep walkway open.21 Nov 11:46 PM
New Zealand1080 referendum bid launched400,000 signatures needed to trigger referendum on ban on poisons.21 Nov 03:08 AM
BusinessDairy farm prosecutions expected to riseWaikato investigator predicts a 400 per cent rise in legal action this year.21 Nov 01:04 AM
BusinessDOC joins opposition to Far North peat miningPlan to dig up 404ha of the Kaimaumau wetland to extract kauri resin and wax challenged.20 Nov 07:12 PM
TelecommunicationsGroup hunts predators with new Internet of Things networkA new weapon in the war on possums, stoats, and rats.20 Nov 03:09 AM
New ZealandFor our bumblebees, being brighter isn't betterFor the humble bumblebee, being a quick learner isn't a blessing but a strange curse.18 Nov 11:31 PM
New ZealandSeabed smothered in forestry sediment7.5m tonnes of sediment is flowing into Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Nov 10:24 PM
EnvironmentParaparaumu Beach schoolkids' war on plasticThey hope the wider community will recognise the damage plastic does.14 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandJones says forest scheme challenging but happeningShane Jones defends haste regarding the first planting in the one billion trees project.14 Nov 10:00 PM
LifestyleSupport sought for plastic-free foodstore in WhangāreiThe campaign aims to raise $30,000 to get the shop up and running in Whangarei.13 Nov 11:00 PM
EnvironmentKeep Whanganui beautiful: plea by CraigHelen Craig and other councillors want Whanganui to enter Keep NZ Beautiful Awards13 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandMuddy hell: Silt-choked river may have 'had its day'Jim Edwards regards the river as a Hawke's Bay wonder, were it not for the silt.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandRural owners taking emergency water for freeResidents queue for water while some properties draw unmetered water.13 Nov 05:00 PM
KahuBillion Trees bungle: One million seedlings but land unfitThe plan was to plant 1.1 million pine trees - then someone looked at the ground.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNoxious weed's days could be numberedA gall mite imported from the northern hemisphere could help control old man's beard.10 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandAlgal bloom forces switch of Kerikeri water supplyLake Waingaro normally supplies about 70 per cent of water for Kerikeri's town supply.04 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandGruesome find at Central Hawke's Bay riverThree pigs were found butchered by a river.01 Nov 05:05 PM
New ZealandFirst chick for kiwi moved to Pukenui ForestFirst kiwi chick has hatched in the Pukenui Forest on Whangārei city's western flank.30 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandPukepoto Quarries fire a steep climb for fire appliancesAn excavator caught fire at Pukepoto Quarries on Saturday.29 Oct 08:01 PM
New ZealandRubbish dumping forces Koha Shed closureDisheartening situation for Whanganui charity as mountain of household rubbish dumped.29 Oct 06:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil hunting exotic escapeesThe mostly Australian escapees are being hunted by the regional council.29 Oct 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Breakthrough' plan for NZ's vanishing natureCouncils would be required to map hot-spots for native species under new recommendations.25 Oct 02:25 AM
New ZealandDanger at the beach: Rubbish blamed for surge in seaside injuriesResearchers are warning rubbish is becoming a "growing hazard" at New Zealand's beaches.23 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandFirst fairy terns eggs of season laidDoC rangers surprised one of New Zealand's rarest birds has laid eggs in October.22 Oct 09:00 PM
EnvironmentWin for community group over water bottling appealA community group set up to protect Otakiri Springs has had a small court victory.22 Oct 06:52 PM
New ZealandHomegrown tech turning our future greenerTe Papa summit to explore how high-tech innovation can fight climate change.22 Oct 04:00 PM
EnvironmentHawke's Bay's coastal management praisedNeville Peat's book is Invading the Sea: Coastal Hazards and Climate Change in Aotearoa NZ21 Oct 05:48 PM
New Zealand'Stupid and foolish': Endangered dotterels vs droneTwo youngsters caught flying drone near endangered dotterels during breeding season.18 Oct 08:07 PM
OpinionComment: Climate demands we all make changesClimate change has started and we all must take action.17 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessGlobal warming could make your beer more expensiveBeer prices could double, according to a new study.16 Oct 05:10 AM
New ZealandGlyphosate, methyl bromide not on EPA's review listGlyphosate, methyl bromide, triclosan not on EPA's hit-list of 40 chemicals to reassess.15 Oct 09:33 PM
New ZealandUnderwater pests in the spotlightMore than 40 marine pests are lurking in the waters of Tauranga Harbour at any one time.15 Oct 06:00 PM
