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Home / Environment

NZ Environment and Climate news

Kiwi seen in Pureora forest for first time in 25 years
Environment

Kiwi seen in Pureora forest for first time in 25 years

A trail camera filmed the young kiwi just after 4am on February 25.

31 Mar 07:00 PM
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Scientists filmed a whale birth. The surprise: mum had many helpers

New York Times: At least 10 sperm whales appeared to assist during the birth.

30 Mar 11:14 PM
New Zealand

Sanctuary kiwi boost Ruapehu, Tongariro, Wellington and Taranaki populations

The annual translocation efforts are the largest in New Zealand.

26 Mar 05:00 PM

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'No more possums, rats, stoats': Govt announces plans for Wellington to become first predator-free city
Wellington

'No more possums, rats, stoats': Govt announces plans for Wellington to become first predator-free city

'People aren’t coming to New Zealand to see feral cats or possums,' Tama Potaka says.

24 Mar 10:23 PM
Jellyfish, dolphins and support from Kelly Slater as Ridler's epic swim nears end
Sport

Jellyfish, dolphins and support from Kelly Slater as Ridler's epic swim nears end

Jono Ridler is now more than 1100km into his swim down the North Island's east coast.

22 Mar 12:00 AM
Opinion: How NZ can turn climate disasters into a resilient future
Opinion

Opinion: How NZ can turn climate disasters into a resilient future

18 Mar 03:00 PM
'Still have a way to go': Ridler passes 1000km mark in record swim attempt
Sport

'Still have a way to go': Ridler passes 1000km mark in record swim attempt

11 Mar 09:00 PM
‘Intolerable risk to life’: Crown manager kept on to oversee $70m Wairoa flood works
New Zealand

‘Intolerable risk to life’: Crown manager kept on to oversee $70m Wairoa flood works

25 Feb 04:00 PM
Timeline shift: Pike River mine memorial pushed back beyond earlier target
Politics

Timeline shift: Pike River mine memorial pushed back beyond earlier target

23 Feb 04:00 PM
Climate Change Minister says managed retreat an option as nationwide flooding risk map promised
Politics

Climate Change Minister says managed retreat an option as nationwide flooding risk map promised

Mapping aims to give councils and home owners a clearer picture of risk.

17 Feb 04:00 PM
Six60 surprise fans at Hamilton Farmers Market
New Zealand

Six60 surprise fans at Hamilton Farmers Market

Six60 made an impromptu visit to the Hamilton Farmers Market on Sunday to play a short selection of acoustic songs. Video / Danielle Zollickhofer

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16 Feb 04:00 AM
'A bit more comfortable with them': Ocean swimmer Jono Ridler on shark encounters
Sport

'A bit more comfortable with them': Ocean swimmer Jono Ridler on shark encounters

Ridler has encountered plenty of marine life early in his 1350km swimming effort.

03 Feb 05:01 AM
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How much red meat and dairy should you eat? We asked 3 experts
Lifestyle

How much red meat and dairy should you eat? We asked 3 experts

Washington Post: New US dietary guidelines deviate sharply from traditional advice.

18 Jan 11:10 PM
Auckland swimmers warned off as wastewater still leaves many beaches unsafe
Auckland

Auckland swimmers warned off as wastewater still leaves many beaches unsafe

More than 20 Auckland beaches remain under 'do not swim' black flags.

17 Jan 03:00 AM
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Kim Knight: My weekend with Waiheke's rude and entitled
Kim Knight
OpinionKim Knight

Kim Knight: My weekend with Waiheke's rude and entitled

OPINION: A holiday encounter with bus seat hogs and child hecklers.

07 Jan 08:00 PM
Undersized snapper dumped and dead near Great Barrier Island
New Zealand

Undersized snapper dumped and dead near Great Barrier Island

Recreational fishermen come across a large dumping of undersized snapper. Video / Supplied

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05 Jan 09:26 PM
Why Kiwi swimmer is setting off on 1609km epic journey
Sport

Why Kiwi swimmer is setting off on 1609km epic journey

'I’ve really fully committed to this. I’ve burned the boats, so to speak.'

04 Jan 04:05 PM
Asset sales? Pāmu Landcorp boss says there are 'conversations' around its future
Politics

Asset sales? Pāmu Landcorp boss says there are 'conversations' around its future

Mark Leslie told Newstalk ZB the Crown would 'like to release some capital'.

21 Dec 04:00 PM
'Does mānuka honey potentially come at a cost to our native insects and ecosystems?
New Zealand

'Does mānuka honey potentially come at a cost to our native insects and ecosystems?

Landcare Reserch entomologist, Corrinne Watts joins Herald NOW to discuss concerning mānuka honey research. Video / Herald Now

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15 Dec 07:52 PM
1609km in the open ocean: Kiwi swimmer's bold new challenge for a cause
Sport

1609km in the open ocean: Kiwi swimmer's bold new challenge for a cause

'This next mission will push me to my limits,' the 35-year-old marathon swimmer said.

08 Dec 06:00 AM

Electric & hybrid car news

Cupra Formentor V e-Hybrid first drive: now with extra voltios
Driven Car Guide

Cupra Formentor V e-Hybrid first drive: now with extra voltios

Cupra has added plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) technology to its sporty coupe-SUV.

28 Sep 03:00 AM
Tesla to open up NZ supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs
Driven Car Guide

Tesla to open up NZ supercharger network to non-Tesla EVs

Charging network receives a boost after Tesla opens up its superchargers to non-Tesla EVs.

28 Sep 01:00 AM
Toyota to triple EV production as competition heats up
Driven Car Guide

Toyota to triple EV production as competition heats up

Toyota has revealed plans to triple its EV production by 2025.

27 Sep 06:17 PM
Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload
Driven Car Guide

Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload

Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?

27 Sep 03:00 AM
Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor
Driven Car Guide

Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor

Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.

26 Sep 10:00 PM
MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout
Driven Car Guide

MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout

We take an up-close look at two of NZ's cheapest new EVs.

26 Sep 03:00 AM
BYD launches Yangwang U8 Premium Edition hybrid SUV
Driven Car Guide

BYD launches Yangwang U8 Premium Edition hybrid SUV

BYD's new large SUV will have 1000km range, 900kW of power and will float.

25 Sep 10:00 PM
Lexus open to building electric ute if demand is there
Driven Car Guide

Lexus open to building electric ute if demand is there

Lexus will be leading EV development within the Toyota group.

25 Sep 01:00 AM
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More Environment and Climate news

Revealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done Well
Politics

Revealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done Well

Officials estimate water service infrastructure will cost $47.9 billion to 2034.

30 Nov 04:00 PM
How one hornet species could sting New Zealand’s environment and economy
New Zealand

How one hornet species could sting New Zealand’s environment and economy

Mahurangi Honey’s Peter Johnston is with us to chat local honey making, and why bees are so important.

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06 Nov 03:45 PM
Ash emitted in 'weak eruptions' on Whakaari/White Island
New Zealand

Ash emitted in 'weak eruptions' on Whakaari/White Island

The ashfall is unlikely to reach the mainland, scientists say.

04 Nov 04:27 AM
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Simon Wilson: The challenge of GM foods and climate change
Simon Wilson
OpinionSimon Wilson

Simon Wilson: The challenge of GM foods and climate change

OPINION: GM foods could be the key to local climate action. Do we want that?

28 Oct 04:00 PM
Statutory manager steps in to take over board at South Auckland primary
Education

Statutory manager steps in to take over board at South Auckland primary

The manager will control Pukekohe North School's finances and staffing.

12 Feb 09:47 PM
'Racist' and 'pathetic': Backlash as Govt drops te reo from school lunch scheme name
Politics

'Racist' and 'pathetic': Backlash as Govt drops te reo from school lunch scheme name

The programme was formerly called Ka Ora, Ka Ako Healthy School Lunches.

12 Feb 04:00 PM
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Specialist school faces closure after 32 student assaults, parents fight to keep it open
Education

Specialist school faces closure after 32 student assaults, parents fight to keep it open

The Govt-appointed commissioner at the school says officials need to give it a chance.

11 Feb 04:00 PM
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'Weaker oversight, inconsistent care': Fears over high numbers of unqualified ECE staff
New Zealand

'Weaker oversight, inconsistent care': Fears over high numbers of unqualified ECE staff

Ministry data show 82% of unqualified ECE staff are younger than 50.

09 Feb 01:46 AM
Damning report finds Kiwi 5-year-olds starting school unable to talk, write name or use toilets
Education

Damning report finds Kiwi 5-year-olds starting school unable to talk, write name or use toilets

Principals suspect there's a link between not going to preschool and a lack of skills.

03 Feb 12:47 AM
NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to media
New Zealand

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to media

Christopher Luxon and Erica Stanford speak to the media after visiting Cockle Bay School

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01 Feb 11:12 PM
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The failure of Labour's 'first-year fees-free' scheme - here's why it didn't work
New Zealand

The failure of Labour's 'first-year fees-free' scheme - here's why it didn't work

'A tremendous way to spend a lot of money to no effect' - tertiary education consultant.

28 Jan 04:00 PM
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Ex-teacher wins $25k in ERA fight but Christchurch Boys’ avoids bigger claims
Christchurch

Ex-teacher wins $25k in ERA fight but Christchurch Boys’ avoids bigger claims

The Employment Relations Authority upheld only one of woman's four grievances.

23 Jan 12:19 AM
Back-to-school journeys: Parents share travel tips
Education

Back-to-school journeys: Parents share travel tips

Fewer children now walk, cycle or use public transport than in 2018.

21 Jan 08:00 PM
Leftovers, sandwiches or sushi? The dos and don'ts of school lunchboxes
Education

Leftovers, sandwiches or sushi? The dos and don'ts of school lunchboxes

Ultra-processed snacks are linked with low mood, anxiety and depression in kids.

20 Jan 08:00 PM
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