The CountryLeopard seal sparks rethink on mammal habitatOwha the leopard seal sparks rethink on seal habitat19 Aug 05:00 AM
The CountryIrrigators question water tax exemptionsWhy are power companies exempted from Labour's water tax?16 Aug 04:19 AM
The Country'Exciting' finds underwater at Kapiti IslandResearchers have found 'nationally significant' marine habitats at Kapiti Island.27 Jun 02:36 AM
The CountrySerious storm forecast to hit NZNorthern areas could be hammered by heavy rain next week, while the south could get snow.17 Jun 10:56 PM
The CountryWater quality worse in cities than farms - SmithWater quality in cities was twice as bad as on farmland, Nick Smith said today.29 May 04:43 AM
The CountryCold snap a worry for kiwifruit growersSome orchardists using windmills, frost fans and overhead irrigation to combat a freeze.22 May 10:12 PM
The CountryWill Cyclone Donna hit NZ?A climate scientist gives a 25 per cent chance of Tropical Cyclone Donna visiting NZ.07 May 01:19 AM
The CountryOfficial figures: Just how wet was April?Whangaparaoa was drenched with nearly five times its normal April rainfall, figures show.04 May 06:10 AM
The CountryBig Wet: NZ faces wettest April everIf it feels like it's been the most rain-soaked April ever, weather books have the proof.18 Apr 12:31 AM
The CountryDid Cook make a monster 12m wave?Did a wave the height of a four-storey building really form off the Bay of Plenty?14 Apr 02:13 AM
The CountryFreshwater report: five key findingsFive findings from a new independent stocktake of the state of our lakes and rivers.11 Apr 06:47 PM
The CountryNew storm, rain set to soak New ZealandEnjoy the fine weather while it lasts as another storm is set to move over the country.07 Apr 09:39 PM
The CountryLive: Big wet - school evacuatedA school is being evacuated and flooding is hitting lots of areas in in the North Island.03 Apr 11:54 PM
The CountryTauranga to get month-load of rain, todayIt is expected to pour with rain today.03 Apr 05:40 PM
The CountrySevere thunderstorm watch issuedThe skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.11 Mar 03:05 AM
The CountryBig wet, bone-dry: A tale of two summersWhile the eastern region swelters in one of the most rain-deprived Januaries in more than a century, some western areas have been drenched.31 Jan 02:05 AM
The CountrySwimming in a river? Be 'vigilant'Kiwis "must be vigilant" about swimming in our rivers, a freshwater scientist says, with data often showing high levels of E. coli in waterways.28 Jan 08:31 PM
The CountryNorthland: A post-apocalyptic visionClimate change scientists have projected continued global greenhouse gas emissions would heat Northland heat up more than other regions 19 Jan 07:40 PM
The CountryNorthland farmers face big dryNorthland farmers are facing drier than normal conditions.13 Jan 07:01 AM
The CountryFirst the quakes, now the stormHeavy rain and wind is forecast to batter the upper South Island and lower North Island this afternoon.13 Nov 05:11 PM
The CountryDrought unlikely this summerSummer likely to be wetter than average according to long-term Niwa forecast.10 Nov 07:00 PM
The CountryWarm weather ahead - but not without wetHotter than average temperatures can be expected across the entire country over the next three months - but the warm won't come without rain.02 Nov 04:49 AM
The CountryIncredible footage captured above NZA weather balloon with cameras attached has captured a stunning view of Central Otago from the sky.26 Oct 04:40 PM
The CountrySummer tipped to be humid, wetA wetter summer season is on the cards for the upper North Island - but that doesn't mean people should go cancelling their Coromandel holiday plans.18 Oct 01:16 AM
The CountryCo-ops need growth cashGrowing global market opportunities and the need to strengthen supply chains are creating a thirst for capital among agricultural co-operatives around the world, rural lending specialist Rabobank said.01 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryMeat prices drop on drought cullDrought in much of the country is helping to drive dairy prices higher, but farmgate prices for beef and sheepmeat are weakening.25 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountryFarmers face water restrictions as El Nino developsNZ farmers are facing summer water restrictions in some regions as an El Nino weather pattern develops.03 Dec 12:49 AM
The CountryHot, dry summer predictedSun-lovers should head to the Bay of Plenty or Hawkes Bay for the best weather this summer, but most of the country can expect warmer, drier weather.28 Nov 04:30 PM
The CountryHauraki Gulf: Planning for the futureAs valuable to marine life as it is prized by humans, the Hauraki Gulf is in decline. Though solutions seem as elusive as the gulf's fish stocks, a groundswell is building for collaboration.24 Aug 05:30 PM
