NZ Environment and Climate news
Underwater photos rise high in competition
The underwater photographer of the year competition celebrates photos beneath the surface
Watch: Hundreds of dead eels discovered at Auckland’s Ōrākei Basin
Water testing is being carried out.
Kiwi translocation season to start with special visitor experience
To date, 346 kiwi have been translocated from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.
Major review links microplastics to reproductive, digestive harm
Researchers urge governments to ban single-use plastics immediately.
How young is too young to read spicy romance books?
OPINION: 'It was an introduction to the private life of adults but drunk from a firehose'.
Fast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining plan
Allowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.
The greening of New Zealand business
Large and small, businesses are not waiting to be told how to address climate change.
Electric & hybrid car news
Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload
Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?
Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor
Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.
MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout
We take an up-close look at two of NZ's cheapest new EVs.
More Environment and Climate news
Deadly disease kills 100-year-old tree despite vaccination
The fatal and fast-spreading disease was found to be present in the Waikato in February.
'Brownie's Pool': Downtown Auckland pool a hit for summer
The new free open-air saltwater pool is already proving popular.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st
MetService Severe Weather Warning: Saturday December 21st Video / MetService
Saving the planet through art
Vital Impacts photographic print sale raises money for nature and the environment
Royal Society Publishing Photography Awards 2024
Stunning images from the awards that celebrate the beauty of science
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 13th - 16th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: December 13th - 16th. Video / MetService
Sharks hunting prey wins top photo award
The Royal Society Publishing Photographic Awards celebrates the beauty of science
2024 'certain' to be hottest year on record: EU climate monitor
Countries rich and poor were hammered by disasters this year.
Canterbury fire rages on as Labour continues pressure on the government | NZ Herald News Update
The fire on Castle Hill, Canterbury continues to burn as it has since Thursday this week. Labour continues to press the governments policies as Franklin road prepares to re-open.
New Zealand men main reason for bad slump in literacy, numeracy test
And an educator says she is not surprised.
Ex-rugby player fired from teaching job over misconduct allegations to return to work
Commissioner's decision puts teacher’s ‘mana ahead of the law’, former board leader says.
Kea Kids News: Māori honey helps keep kura kids mighty
Reporter Kane-John is interviewing his mates at Te Kōhanga Reo o Te Whare Aroha o Te Hūmārie, where a local honey-maker is helping to keep the tamariki healthy and strong.
School replaces bell with music
Warkworth Primary School has replaced its traditional bell with music to signal the start and end of classes.
Editorial: NCEA, truancy, Covid - problems pile up for schools
The Education Minister needs to help students, parents and teachers.
Some schools won't have resources to teach new maths curriculum in time for Term 1
The Ministry of Education says there has been "high demand" for the new resources.