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
New Zealand'Stupid' tap signs confusing - councillorMayor clarifies perplexing signs at Woodville water source.17 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandBoozy aftermath: Holidaymakers leave bottle mountain behindThames-Coromandel produces the most amount of recycling over the busy holiday period.17 Jan 08:32 PM
New Zealand'Something's biting me': Eel attacks boy, 5Young Northland boy recounts moment eel latches onto his leg.17 Jan 06:00 PM
New ZealandRecord number of rare whio ducklings foundA record number of whio ducklings have been located on Mt Taranaki.17 Jan 03:30 AM
New ZealandToxic fish at Mount trigger warningDo not touch pufferfish and keep dogs away from these poisonous creatures.17 Jan 02:26 AM
EnvironmentTotal fire ban now in force across Otago and SouthlandThere is now a total fire ban across Otago and Southland.16 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandBusy Tauranga beach contaminated by wastewaterThe contamination was caused by a wastewater overflow at Pilot Bay in Mount Maunganui.13 Jan 11:28 PM
New ZealandSprayed-off hills that shocked visitor okay - with conditionsHorizons Regional Council wants more research on "spray and pray" pasture technique.11 Jan 07:00 AM
New ZealandReduce irrigation, increase profit, says Forest & BirdForest & Bird says Horizons and HBRC are ignoring irrigation research.10 Jan 03:07 AM
New ZealandParts of Lake Taupo deemed safe for swimmingSwimming will be allowed at the northern part of Lake Taupo's Acacia Bay09 Jan 11:07 PM
New ZealandNZ's 'bad' lakes: Where you should avoidScientists have begun a sprawling health check of hundreds of New Zealand lakes.09 Jan 03:49 AM
New ZealandLake, river pollution key concern of KiwisA survey has revealed river and lake pollution is the second highest concern of Kiwis07 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandUK couple shocked by New Zealand spray cultureThe United Kingdom is much greener than New Zealand, two visitors say.05 Jan 12:00 AM
EditorialEditorial: Unwelcome pests need firm responseEDITORIAL: Valuable primary sector requires protection, at border and inside farm gate.26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo-go zones: The spots deemed unsafe for swimmingTen beach sites in Auckland among those listed as unsafe.19 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandGene-editing: How it could be used in NZExperts have set out potential ways gene-editing technology could be used in New Zealand.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM announces Zero Carbon Act timelineGovernment aiming for a net zero emissions economy by 2050.18 Dec 02:39 AM
EnvironmentWingspan to build new conservation centre in partnership with Ngati WhakaueConstruction and development of the conservation centre will soon begin on the new site.17 Dec 08:42 PM
New ZealandConcern after fish die in Hastings riverNearly 200 fish were found dead in the Clive River on Saturday due to weed build-up.17 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandBizarre Ed Sheeran protest at GlenorchyGlenorchy woman escorted from Queenstown Lakes District Council chambers.14 Dec 10:27 PM
New ZealandMore livestock coming into Hawke's Bay than usualDry weather in the North Island has lead to an increase in livestock coming into the Bay.13 Dec 09:00 PM
