Hundreds of fish die in estuary
The dead fish included smelt, flounder, giant bullies, trout and inanga.
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Two years, two environmental disasters for Contact
A routine spraying operation to control pests goes wrong, killing 1.1ha of vegetation.
Authorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake
10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.
Illegal 120m-long net in marine reserve caught sharks, rays and birds
The net was attached by a milk bottle float and tied to a mangrove tree on the shoreline
Lead in the water: Govt unveils 'rapid review' into tainted sites
'New Zealanders have every right to expect that their drinking water is safe'.
Big Read: Five positive things we learned from major climate report
From decarbonising cars to managing methane, the new climate report offers many positives.
Predator-free just a dream without new tools, say scientists
A new model offers a grim outlook for NZ's mission to be pest-free by 2050.
End of petrol cars: NZ must ban fossil-fuelled imports by 2032, says Climate Change Commission
Jacinda Ardern said the Government "will not hold back" on climate change action.
Climate change report: Ban on petrol-car imports by 2032, cut cow numbers
Govt told NZ must cut cow numbers and get most Kiwis in EVs to hit climate targets.
'Achievable and affordable': Ardern and Shaw react to emissions advice
Politicians react to the draft advice on how to meet emissions targets.
Dog detective unleashed in Wairarapa wetland to sniff out pest plants
Bailey was brought to the Wairarapa coastline to find pest cordgrass, or spartina anglica.
Codling moths and the Hawke's Bay guy dealing with them
As a Peace Corp volunteer in Malawi, Tim Vandervoet developed his agricultural passion.
Akaroa bay closed after faecal bacteria found
The bacteria was found in a recent sample taken from Glen Bay.
Myrtle rust discovered in Waitākere Ranges
The fungus was recently found to be killing mature native trees.
'Absolutely reckless behaviour': Critically endangered birds killed by drivers
This year has seen the second-biggest black-billed gull colony on the river in 20 years.
Analysis: Water becomes a commodity
A UN special rapporteur says water should not be treated as a traded commodity.
Conservation cadets poised for environment work
David Parker welcomes the first intake in the Jobs for Nature programme.
Why Tame Malcolm is a biosecurity champion
Tame Malcolm is combining his passion for the land with hard graft and te ao Māori.
Iwi warns of environmental and economic fallout at Tiwai Point
Rio Tinto has already announced its intention to exit Tiwai Point in August next year.
Freshwater reforms may stifle farm profitability by 83% per year - report
Report shows farm profitability across Ashburton District expected to decline.
Firms fined after turning stream grey with discharge
$37,000 in fines has been handed out after Irongate Stream was polluted by milk solution.
Plimmerton hopes to double infrastructure spending to reduce flood risk
Pipes made for one-in-30-year floods need to be future-proofed for climate change.
Michael Barnett: We need to wag the dog on climate change
Opinion: Declaring a climate emergency is fine but we should be wary of overreacting.
'Are you going to give up the ute?': Labour MP slammed for gas guzzler
The big red ute played a big part in Kieran McAnulty's election campaign.
'A declaration based on science': Climate emergency declared by MPs
The motion is coupled with a suite of new policies aimed at curbing climate change.
Beware of toxic algae: Warning for North Canterbury town
A public health warning has been issued for Pegasus Lake.
Councillors want answers over why contracts were granted exception from tender
Waikato Regional Council chairman defends council's 'white as snow' procurement process.
More than half of New Zealand lakes surveyed 'poor' or 'very poor'
More than half of New Zealand lakes surveyed have either poor or very poor water quality.
More than 7000 tahr killed in DoC operations for 2020
DoC hunters and contractors worked over four months.
Bromley odours still on councillors' agenda
Council is confident it could 'reduce the odour to a level where it is not offensive'.
Farmer-led projects to receive more than $6m
It hopes to deliver up to 300 plans to improve land management and the environment.
$12.5m to fight erosion and flooding in Christchurch suburbs
Some of this work would reduce the flooding risk to 450 homes.
Canterbury business turning wilding pine pests into Christmas Trees
The trees are being sold for $25 each with the proceeds going to the I Am Hope charity.
Govt launches $70m clean energy fund
Companies urged to make use of new $70m fund to switch to clean energy for process heat.