New Zealand$4.45 million being spent to make Lakes Hayes swimmable againThe 280ha lake has suffered from a build-up of nutrients from human activity.22 Sep 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPristine bush turned into putrid, polluting rubbish tipIllegal dumps on Whangae Rd part of bigger problem costing local ratepayers $200K a year.19 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyle'I've got nothing to be ashamed of': Dairy farmers under siegeTwo fifth-generation farming families fight back against the demonisation of dairying.10 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Significant' changes for methyl bromide use underwhelmChanges are coming for use of the gas at the Port of Tauranga but locals aren't impressed.08 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ carbon price hits $59/tonne after strong auctionAt today's level, the price is more than double where it was in March 2019.02 Sep 05:22 AM
Environment150 of world's rarest wading bird released into Mackenzie BasinThe young critically endangered birds were reared in captivity.02 Sep 01:05 AM
TravelFirst spring kiwi chick 'Hope' born as Alert Level lowersHope was born at 8.20am, hours after the South Island lowered Covid Alert levels.31 Aug 11:03 PM
New ZealandFarmer calls for patience when dealing with environmental changeNew regulations have been coming thick and fast at farmers in the last few years.17 Aug 10:45 PM
New ZealandConstructed wetlands could reduce nitrate levels in WaimakaririConstructed wetland uses vegetation & microbes in soil to treat water from farms.16 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown's green creek mystery could take weeks to solveMystery substance in Queenstown creek was similar to water-tracing dye.16 Aug 08:12 AM
New ZealandLake Wakatipu's green glow: The mystery of the liquid continuesThe council this morning was still waiting on test results of the liquid.16 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge win for the region': Hawke's Bay tree planting gets $2m funding boostThree Hawke's Bay environmental projects have gotten a big funding boost from Govt.12 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Nothing but bad news': Major climate report's stark outlookBiggest climate report in nine years warns window to avert worst impacts is closing fast.09 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandIntensive winter grazing improves but not all councils have data on its useReport shows 7 regional councils have no estimates on how many farms use winter grazing.04 Aug 11:15 PM
New ZealandFears remnants of former quarry is seeping into city's water suppliesThe Christchurch City Council is investigating following the allegations.04 Aug 07:31 PM
New ZealandEmissions from dairy farms highest everEnvironment Ministry blames fertilisers and says emissions from dairy cows are dropping.04 Aug 06:56 PM
EnvironmentUnknown coral species hauled up in bottom trawling netsBottom trawlers have hauled up 128 previously unknown species of coral.02 Aug 11:13 PM
New ZealandSecond kauri dieback offender fined for entering closed tracksDamon Gojack pleaded guilty after he was issued several trespass notices.27 Jul 06:32 AM
EnvironmentPharmaceuticals company fined $28,000 for modifying, taking water from wetlandsTairāwhiti Pharmaceuticals convicted of modifying and taking water from Te Whare Wetlands.23 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGary Taylor: Some FAQs about farmers' concernsOpinion: Tractor rallies have highlighted farmer frustration, but what is really going on?23 Jul 02:00 AM
TravelDOC: What Kiwis really think about the 'great' outdoorsDOC feels pressured by growing appetite for limits on natural places.21 Jul 05:28 AM
New ZealandCouncil's role in river waste dumping 'extraordinarily embarrassing'The council did not initially say it had faced censure over the incident.21 Jul 02:12 AM
New ZealandCaught cats put to good use catching rabbitsWild cats trapped, desexed and released on rural properties to manage rabbit populations.18 Jul 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuMussel-ing in: Battle to save 'eco-system engineers' from sea star invasionOne PhD student said sea stars are threatening mussels in Ōhiwa Harbour.07 Jul 06:01 AM
New Zealand14,000 football fields: study shows scale of NZ's recent wetland lossDespite protections, loss of NZ's "natural kidneys" has continued at pace in recent years.01 Jul 11:11 PM
New ZealandPM gets NZ's biggest solar farm under wayThe first panel of the 16MW solar farm was bolted on by PM Jacinda Ardern today.01 Jul 05:14 AM
New ZealandFisheries Minister David Parker seeks advice on rule change for pink maomaoRahui in place for elusive reef species being targeted on the Coromandel and elsewhere.30 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCats and stoats wipe out 40% of tagged kea populationNew research reveals grim toll predators are having on the alpine parrot in one region.30 Jun 12:05 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyWetland rules 'have gone too far', Parker admitsMinister says difficulty fixing wetland problem underlines why RMA needs changing.29 Jun 05:00 PM
EnvironmentDoC and Fonterra fighting to eliminate pest fish in local lakeDepartment of Conservation and Fonterra are on a mission to keep Lake Ruatuna free of koi.28 Jun 07:16 PM
New ZealandSNAs here, there and everywhere on West Coast – maps suggestWest Coast mayors this month appealed to the Government to rethink its SNA rules.28 Jun 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDevelopers warn septic tank overflow now classed as wetland, hurting housing supplyNew rules capture farm tracks as wetlands.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFeral rabbits could be shot as hunting dog gets invitePets to pests: Rabbits running rampant in Auckland Domain could be shot.23 Jun 03:56 AM
New ZealandUsing tech both old and new to tackle wallaby nuisanceDama wallabies are spreading from Rotorua to the Waikato.19 Jun 02:23 AM
