BusinessNew forestry standard 'positive step'The new forestry standard will be introduced in May next year.11 Aug 02:18 AM
New ZealandCurrent One Plan would bankrupt district's farmersOne Plan needs a partial change to prevent farmers going bankrupt.11 Aug 01:00 AM
EnvironmentFeds back partnership approach to improving water qualityA partnership approach to dealing with water quality offers the best chance of progress09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaitakeres may be closed to save kauriClosure may be the only option as one in five kauri now infected with deadly pathogen.09 Aug 06:45 AM
PoliticsListen: David Parker defends Labour's freshwater policyLabour's spokesman on the Environment and Water David Parker defends party's new policy.09 Aug 02:50 AM
PoliticsListen: Nathan Guy - Labour freshwater policy 'ludicrous'Nathan Guy says Labour's proposed water royalty is an impediment to farming and NZ economy09 Aug 01:52 AM
New ZealandArdern reassures farmers on water pricingClaims that water levies will cost farmers billions are ludicrous, Jacinda Ardern says.08 Aug 10:31 PM
New ZealandCost of new Korean mud festival agreement not yet knownThe Rotorua Lakes Council responds to questions about the $90,000 spent on Korean mud.08 Aug 04:56 AM
New ZealandBottling plant application devastates hapuA water bottling plant could create 20 jobs but hapu are not happy.07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAucklander fined for marine reserve fishingAuckland man fined for fishing in Whangarei marine reserve during fishing contest02 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan charged for shooting protected birdLying on top of a pile of ducks was a native pied stilt.01 Aug 08:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowGovt's carbon policy? We're thinking about itCOMMENT: Latest announcement provides little clarity for the environment or for business.27 Jul 06:00 PM
PoliticsCatherine Delahunty: Counting dam costCall me old fashioned but I thought the regional council was meant to look after water.25 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessMeat processor pays for illegal waste dischargeWaste disposal threatened Ahuriri Estuary24 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandFate sealed for crumbling gorgeThe Manawatu Gorge has been dealt another big blow with another huge slip falling.24 Jul 07:00 PM
BDBDBusinessNZ export log prices weaken as higher kiwi dollar bitesNZ log prices declined in month as a gain in the dollar made the products less competitive24 Jul 12:47 AM
New ZealandOtago's state of emergency liftedThe region has now officially entered a recovery phase with team assessing the damage.24 Jul 12:37 AM
OpinionMeddling will drive up costs for allNZ will not remain a first world country by bankrupting agribusiness, says Winston Peters.19 Jul 06:00 PM
Agribusiness reportBig push for clean waterDairyNZ boss Tim Mackle believes the industry can lift its game.19 Jul 05:00 PM
Agribusiness reportKeeping NZ on the clean, green roadGreens agriculture policy about future-proofing the economy by protecting the environment.19 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuTuna talkfest focuses on eel healthStakeholders talk about the wellbeing of eels (tuna) and other freshwater species.19 Jul 12:01 AM
PoliticsWill Foley: Give up now and it'll cost usIf the dam is dead, we've missed a chance to smooth the jagged edges of Mother Nature.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer drinks stream water to prove point to PMA Wairoa farmer has been using social media to highlight water quality issues.16 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandGroups fighting mining permits in CoromandelMining exploration permits have been granted over land that has a mainland kiwi sanctuary12 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandSparky the one-legged kiwi goes into hidingSparky the kiwi has been visiting Taranaki for six years.11 Jul 07:24 PM
EnvironmentCouncils reach agreement to review wastewater plantCentral Hawke's Bay Council has dodged a possible $600,000 fine10 Jul 08:31 PM
New ZealandGreens' bottled water plan 'rushed': PMCharging bottled water companies raises wider questions, Bill English says.09 Jul 09:04 PM
KahuGreens propose bottled water chargeThe Green Party had its campaign launch in Nelson and focused on water.09 Jul 05:33 AM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: 'Don't bottle the Blue Spring' petition growsLocals upset but Mayor supports the plan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.07 Jul 07:00 PM
EnvironmentWatch NZH Local Focus: Recycling decreasing across NZIt's too cheap to dump rubbish, says new report. Made with Funding from NZ On Air06 Jul 08:06 PM
AgribusinessPM signals law change on land swapsConservationists have won a major victory in the Supreme Court. But Govt isn't happy.05 Jul 11:55 PM
BDBDBusinessDOC, Council failed Ruataniwha land swap rulingMaggie Barry and Hawke's Bay Regional Investment failed to overturn Court of Appeal ruling05 Jul 11:47 PM
New ZealandRuataniwha Dam land-swap deniedThe protected conservation land must be flooded for the irrigation project to go ahead.05 Jul 08:39 PM
OpinionRachel StewartOne party has guts to tackle waterCOMMENT: Opportunities Party has policy that makes sense.04 Jul 06:00 PM
