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Climate report 'bad news' for New Zealand
The latest global report on climate change is "bad news" for New Zealand, which has far fewer mitigation policies than other advanced economies, the Green Party say.
Sam Judd: Wasted on water
Every day, millions of tons of inadequately treated sewage, industrial and agricultural waste enters the world's waterways, writes Sam Judd.
Chris de Freitas: Our humble cows help make the world a cooler place
A recent discovery that agricultural practices help form clouds could change the way we see New Zealand's environmental performance.
Sam Judd: Our nutrient world
Sam Judd writes that perhaps the biggest environmental problem we currently face is the contamination of our waterways by nutrients.
UV technology that enhances plants cultivates investor support
There's a certain circularity in the story of horticultural lighting solutions start-up Biolumic.
Noel Hewlett: Water catchment may ease pressure in a dry spell
That wonderful quote in our English history should be changed in New Zealand to: 'Water, water everywhere and not a drop is saved!'
Brian Fallow: From here on every drop counts
The drought is a timely reminder of how much the New Zealand economy depends on rainfall, writes Brian Fallow.
Oyster is the world for honoured NZ scientist
Zoe Hilton's love of the sea led her to Bluff's delicacy and international recognition.
Keys says ETS in good shape
Prime Minister John Key has defended New Zealand's emissions trading scheme amid criticism it is soft compared with a new Australian scheme.
Let's roll... dung beetle to combat global warming
Up to 11 species of beetle may be introduced to NZ.
<i>Tim Mackle:</i> Sustainability key to our growth
Dr Tim Mackle, chief executive of DairyNZ, warns of the challenges ahead for New Zealand dairying.
Govt rejects calls to copy Australia in ETS delay
The Australian govt is shelving plans to start its ETS for at least three years, but the NZ Government says it has no plans to delay the scheme here.
NZ lamb produces hefty 'footprint'
A 100gm serving of NZ lamb consumed in Britain carries a carbon "cost" equivalent to nearly 2kg of carbon dioxide, new research shows.