PoliticsNational, Greens support giving households share of $2.5b ETS revenueThe parties both support the idea in principle, but disagree on the detail.19 Aug 01:21 AM
New ZealandCouncil to build 48km-long pest fence to keep wallabies out"We can't afford to let them spread and establish further."12 Jun 10:01 PM
New ZealandUK farmers measure sheep burps in Kiwi-designed chambersAgResearch said it was great to see the chambers being used internationally.28 May 11:33 PM
EnvironmentEmerging wilding kiwifruit on West CoastAt this stage, kiwifruit is not listed in the council's pest management plan.14 May 09:49 PM
New ZealandPest Purge: Is this how we finally rid NZ of pesky predators?Scientists have used AI to map out how NZ's predator-free dream can be realised by 2050.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand river's personhood status offers hope to MāoriThe enhanced standing of the Whanganui River reflects a wider rebirth of Māori culture.15 Aug 09:26 PM
New ZealandA faecal matter: Contaminants found in Christchurch's dirty riversNearly half of Christchurch's waterways are in a poor condition.02 Aug 04:18 AM
New ZealandMore than 400 goats killed on Remutaka Hill RoadAuthorities are working hard to keep a lid on the growth of feral goat populations.01 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'High degree of carelessness': Farmer fined over invasive seaweedFarmer fined after pest seaweed undaria found on his boat in Fiordland's Doubtful Sound.20 Jul 11:40 PM
EnvironmentFarming sector touts emissions-reducing technology amid He Waka Eke Noa criticismUncertainty remains about when emission-reducing technology will be available for farmers.17 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandBanks Peninsula residents kick up stink about consent for massive cattle feedlotsPetition delivered to Canterbury Regional Council calling for feedlots to be stopped.17 Jun 12:30 AM
PoliticsPoliticians cautious over He Waka Eke Noa emissions planGovernment would need to go through a process before officially responding to the plan.08 Jun 11:00 PM
BusinessRace against time to price farm emissions by 2025Farms are likely to pay emissions costs by 2025.07 Jun 09:30 PM
EnvironmentRat invasion puts Ulva Island's predator-free sanctuary status at riskUlva Island is famous for being a predator-free sanctuary for native birds.01 Jun 10:15 PM
New ZealandSalmon farm closes: Rising sea temps too warm for fish in Marlborough SoundsNew Zealand King Salmon will fallow three farms in the Pelorus Sound by next summer.26 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Skin and bones': 40 dead blue penguins washed up on Far North BeachDepartment of Conservation says deaths are the result of a rise in water temperature.24 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandDriver dumps sewage in protected stream instead of facility so he can go homeKyle Maitai didn't want to drive to Kawerau; instead dumping the sewage into a canal.23 May 03:05 AM
EnvironmentPollution incident at Ruahapia Stream under investigationCouncils are investigating after more than 100 eels were found dead in a Hastings stream.19 May 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesDetails revealed of mining company's tunnels under conservation landOceanaGold is relying on mining under conservation land between Waihi and Whangamata.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentFinal decision looms for controversial Pāpāmoa reserve planting planPart of the project has already sparked outcry from residents.01 May 08:00 PM
EnvironmentWetland expert wins Loder Cup conservation awardConservation Minister Kiri Allan presented Beverley Clarkson with the award in Hamilton.28 Apr 07:20 PM
EnvironmentNorthland iwi wins top biosecurity award for Waipoua restoration projectTe Roroa is returning 900ha of former pine forest to native bush and food gardens.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand99pc of Dunstan Downs set to be conservation landTenure review agreement will see around 12,250 hectares of high country station preserved.12 Apr 08:30 PM
EnvironmentCollaboration the key to curbing invasive fishThe project aims to fill knowledge gaps to assist in managing koi numbers05 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandChance to home Kaimanawa wild horses extendedKaimanawa Heritage Horses Welfare Society has only received 62 applications this year.03 Apr 08:45 PM
New ZealandMarlborough Sounds salmon dying after hot summerNZ King Salmon dumped almost 1300 tonnes of fish waste in landfill over last three months.29 Mar 07:45 PM
Kahu'I'm hōhā': Council iwi rep says nothing will change at leaching compost siteAfter years of breaches, Keith Holswich is fed up with the polluting composter.23 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentRecord egg haul for Maungataniwha kiwi projectAbout 95 kiwi chicks due for release in Hawke's Bay19 Mar 11:06 PM
BusinessDiscussion paper outlines tougher controls on carbon farmingPaper wants carbon farming controls to address loss of productive sheep and beef land.16 Feb 03:30 AM
New Zealand'Self-perpetuating killing machines': Professor's 50-year battle against stoatsProf Carolyn King loves stoats but has spent the past 50 years trying to eradicate them.23 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandGreater Wellington residents urged to report wallaby sightings in region"It is critical to ensure wallabies do not establish themselves in our region."14 Dec 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Offset and compensate': Mt Messenger bypass deal risks more native forests to be destroyedAdviser to the Mt Messenger project says it should never have been approved.22 Nov 11:05 PM
New ZealandNZ scientists exploring gene-editing tech for possum eradicationScientists investigating new genetic tech they say could help rid NZ of possums by 2050.18 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'A workman-like job' - Mixed reaction to COP26 in NZNew Zealand observers say there has been some good out of it.14 Nov 04:38 AM
