Marine heatwaves have been affecting the feeding and breeding of our resident blue whales.

An extreme winter storm at Mt Cook triggered one of NZ's largest avalanches in decades.

Fonterra says it will be a decade before it will abandon coal altogether.

The way we choose to cook or heat our homes is increasingly becoming a sore point.

The white marble fountain had to be drained of 300,000 litres.

The bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.

The government unveils biggest ever emissions reduction project, Covid booster uptake slows and why legal action could stop nurses from striking in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Ukraine President’s decision to visit stems from “strong wish” to participate in G7 talks.

Cheaper public transport helps young people and the environment, says a lobby group.

Move over Venice, there's a new sinking city in town.

There's a high chance Earth will temporarily hit a key warming limit within five years.

The Government is forging ahead with bold plans to make Wellington a “science city”.

Brown and Cr Richard Hills will be away for four days.

Cyclone Mocha floods homes and cuts communications.

Weather disaster analysis raises need for needs-based recovery packages, not blanket ones.

Act proposes 200 more youth justice beds be built at a cost of $500 million.

John Tovey was arrested three times and allegedly breached his bail conditions twice.

A report says there are just 5-10 years to "turn this environmental disaster around".

Study suggests intriguing trigger for climate driver linked to years of warm, wet weather.

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