PremiumPremiumThe CountryGovt fails to calm carbon market jitters, flagging forestry reviewIt is unsure of the impact land use rule changes will have on how many trees are planted.08 May 05:00 PM
The CountrySupport growing for granting ecosystems legal personhood - NZ researchersMany cases around the world are modelled on the Whanganui River legislation.27 Apr 07:18 PM
OpinionIs NZ bringing in 'dirty' coal from Indonesia?ANALYSIS: MPs turned a blind eye while NZ imported Indonesian coal.25 Apr 11:51 PM
The CountryGoodbye El Nino, hello La Nina? What to expect for the NZ winter and beyondThe El Nino of 2023-24 is officially over. What's in store for the rest of the year?21 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryIndependent panel to review NZ methane targets - MinistersEvidence-based advice consistent with principle of no additional warming sought - McClay.05 Apr 11:26 PM
The CountryEcan U-turn after farmer outcry over dying fish“We’re aware of the community’s frustration regarding the recent fish strandings."22 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryNZ seeds stored in doomsday mountain vault in NorwayThe Svalbard Global Seed Vault stores duplicates of every important crop in the world.05 Mar 12:30 AM
The CountryWorking with farmers draws man to environmental manager roleBen Howden is ready to visit shareholders and learn more about their farming operations.17 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryNiwa defends $700k spend up on four 'luxury' utesThe weather agency says it needs the four utes for towing boats.15 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryAre dairy farmers ready for effects of climate change?A new study shows ryegrass growth rates are slowing down.12 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryFar North iwi leader's win against big polluters significant, law experts sayCourt win for Northland leader Mike Smith accepts existential threat of climate change.11 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryCyclone rebuild of Hawke’s Bay will be a decade in the makingProjects are lined up in order of priority and will start as, and when, the funds arrive.11 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountrySouthland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homesHeavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.08 Feb 01:16 AM
The CountryIwi leader wins the right to sue seven big pollutersMike Smith gets his day in court against seven major emitters.06 Feb 10:42 PM
The CountryResearch shows farmers' main concern for the next decade'This research captures the zeitgeist of the New Zealand primary sector very well.'06 Feb 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe dubious climate gains of turning soil into a carbon sinkBig food companies are touting regenerative agriculture, but there are significant hurdles27 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryWhangārei District Council given $3m for flood relief in problematic suburb$4m is to go towards four flood resilience projects in Whangārei, Ruawai and Kaipara.26 Jan 01:09 AM
The Country$36m electrode boiler at Edendale to cut Fonterra emissionsThe move is the latest in the co-operative's plans to get rid of coal by 2037.25 Jan 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy this month’s heat hasn’t been ‘just summer’.If it's felt uncomfortably, unusually hot - even for January - there's data to show why.22 Jan 11:46 PM
The Country'Written off': Hail storm costs arable farmers millions“It’s the worst one I’ve suffered by a long, long shot and I’ve been farming since 1988."17 Jan 02:54 AM
OpinionThe farming challenge NZ must face nowOPINION: Sharp focus on methane reduction will help cultivate agriculture sector's future.16 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryHard to sleep: Humid, hot nights as Auckland faces 28C daysThere will be little relief from sweltering temperatures in the north for the time being.15 Jan 10:21 PM
The CountryHot El Nino summer causing more algal blooms in NZ's rivers, lakesSwimmers are urged to be on the lookout for potentially toxic algal blooms this summer.13 Jan 10:23 PM
The CountryParents urged to keep children safe as temperatures predicted to hit 30s this weekendMetService also posted warnings about favourable conditions for wildfires.11 Jan 05:28 AM
The CountryHigh temperatures continue for NZWarm and muggy temperatures persist, so how can you beat the heat?09 Jan 10:23 PM
The CountrySummer scorcher: Where temperatures could hit mid-30s this weekTemperatures could reach mid-30s in parts of NZ later this week, with humidity in the mix.08 Jan 05:00 AM
The CountryWinston in the manger? Jamie Mackay dishes out The Country's Annual AwardsOPINION: The Country host takes a look back at the highs and lows of 2023.21 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryAuckland floods, Cyclone Gabrielle, and a year of extreme weatherThe Front Page reports on two major weather events that stunned the country this year.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryClimate change: Parts of NZ could be getting hotter and drier more quickly than we thinkScientists think a heating, drying feedback loop seen elsewhere could be happening in NZ.17 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryThere's no catch: Niwa just wants to check your fish tallyStock assessments all in the name of science.15 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryMore EVs, renewable energy 'critical' to hitting NZ’s climate goalsCommission warns country isn’t on track to meet its climate change targets by 2030.12 Dec 07:00 AM
The CountryFamous high country station becomes first NZ farm to earn B Corp status'Their innovative approach reflects the kind of leadership we need to see ...'07 Dec 09:30 PM
The CountryMethane pledge timing 'wasn't quite right' for FonterraMajor dairy companies around the world pledged to disclose and tackle methane emissions.06 Dec 06:30 PM
The CountryNZ cops COP28 Fossil of the Day awardThe fossil fuel U-turn has been slammed by activists at COP28.03 Dec 10:42 PM
