BusinessStink bugs infest ships: jobs at riskVoracious pest has the potential to decimate crops of apples, grapes and tomatoes.14 Feb 06:56 PM
New ZealandTruckload of rubbish dumped in the seaMattresses, furniture and household rubbish were dumped off the Kapiti Coast.14 Feb 12:56 AM
New ZealandMan swims through raging flood to rescue pigsThe pigs were struggling to keep their snouts above water after flood rose 3m in 30 min.13 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandStorms wash away $70k sand dune repairsDune and stream remedial work at Sandy Bay has been ripped apart twice this summer.12 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandCamp fires threaten Far North forestCamp fires around Te Hiku Forest are a threat to the environment.12 Feb 07:56 PM
New ZealandPooey problem: Hundreds of health warnings at NZ beachesOver 100 beaches, rivers and streams in NZ currently have swimming restrictions in place.11 Feb 05:37 PM
New ZealandMum warning others about sea lice bitesSea lice stings leave Welcome Bay boy scratching himself raw.10 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandIs this the year NZ's water war simmers?The war over water hit boiling point amid 2017's election. Will 2018 see tensions simmer?09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandShips illegally entering marine reserveBoat skippers breaking maritime laws and illegally entering Poor Knights no-go area.08 Feb 05:51 PM
Business'Huge and smelly': Residents oppose massive farm with 1.3m chooksAbout 1.3 million chickens would live in barns and have outside access.08 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandCray craze depletes stockCrayfish stocks are in crisis, and recreational fishers want an independent review.07 Feb 08:35 PM
OpinionRaewyn Peart: We are losing Crayfish in the northCrayfish quotas are not allowing the fish to survive in northern waters.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSubmissions close on controversial water-bottling boostA controversial resource consent application is one step closer to the end.05 Feb 07:09 PM
New ZealandFreedom campers cop 150-plus finesMore than 150 fines have been issued to freedom campers in the Western Bay.01 Feb 09:12 PM
New ZealandLove a duck! Here's a rare pair indeedTwo whio have been welcomed to their new home at Rainbow Springs.01 Feb 04:30 PM
BusinessMaori sheep and beef farms in runningThe Atihau-Whanganui and Morikau incorporations each have a finalist in farm awards.01 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandAnimal body parts dumped in waterwaysAnimal offal and body parts have been found at three public access points to the river.31 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandChlorine exposing leaks in pipesHot water cylinder and water pipe leaks exposed by chlorine in the system.31 Jan 07:24 PM
New ZealandQuake fault-line study plans for 'big one'Fault-line monitors at Dannevirke, Weber and Akitio part of major scientific programme.30 Jan 09:00 PM
OpinionAndrew Curtis: Let ideas flow on managing waterCOMMENT: Weather extremes show we cannot rely on Mother Nature alone.30 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessHow long does it take wool to degrade in the ocean?This is a question Crown researchers hope to answer.29 Jan 12:49 AM
New ZealandFreedom camping ban for QueenstownMayor says ban is a response to the significant growth in freedom camping.25 Jan 02:11 AM
BusinessWorker: 'We were all exposed...we could barely breathe and see'Social media attacks on toxic ammonia leak prompt explanation from Affco Imlay plant24 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandFire destroys depot storing 1080Suspicious fire followed break-in at council's 1080 storage depot.23 Jan 09:32 PM
New ZealandDumped rubbish angers at Papamoa scenic spotA boat and bunk beds have been dumped near the Kaituna River.23 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandGlass recycle collections cutThe decision to scrap kerbside glass recycling has dumbfounded Tauranga residents.23 Jan 08:00 PM
New Zealand$662,800 in fines for Queenstown freedom campersBreaking freedom camping rules this year in Queenstown resulted in $662,800k in fines.23 Jan 12:51 AM
New ZealandRiver's E. coli levels four times acceptable limitSingle clear reading needed before all-clear given for swimming in Wairoa river.22 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandOutrage after offal dumped in popular swimming spotSheep stolen from farm, butchered, then dumped in precious dune lake.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMassive blue marlin 'once in a lifetime fish'Blue marlin catch comes just shy of beating 46-year-old club record.21 Jan 10:08 PM
New Zealand'Ignorant pigs' defecating in trees prompt outrageQueenstown Lakes District Council staff had pick up human waste left by freedom campers.19 Jan 12:56 AM
New ZealandEast coast storms fatal for penguinsRough seas and strong easterlies kill penguins and other seabirds on Northland east coast.18 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandBirds and pufferfish wash ashoreThirty-eight pufferfish have been collected from Mount beach with more sightings.18 Jan 05:25 PM
New ZealandMayor says highway is a neglected regional roadMayor looking forward to highway discussion with Government.17 Jan 10:00 PM
