New ZealandProtesters take flight against $1.7m Billfish Classic in WhitiangaThe competition featured over $1.7 million in prizes, including $400,000 for the heaviest billfish.14 Mar 12:25 AM
WorldGlobal sea levels surge in 2024, Nasa links rise to ocean warmingThe year 2024 was the warmest on record since record keeping began.13 Mar 10:48 PM
WorldArgentina mourns 16 dead in devastating flash floodsPresident Javier Milei declared three days of national mourning for the victims.10 Mar 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandApples that can grow in 40C, dragon fruit for NZ - scientists preparing our fruit for a warm futureBoth projects are finalists for the Science New Zealand Awards 2025 in March.08 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Don’t judge - there’s more to Adrian Orr than his Covid recordOPINION: The departing Reserve Bank Governor has made mistakes but chalked up wins too.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy a fossil fuel advocate was appointed to boost renewable energySimeon Brown added the lobbyist to the EECA board shortlist.05 Mar 08:10 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Regional Council wants $225m water storage facility on Ngāruroro River tributaryThe cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandClimate change: NZ faces 40% jump in city fires under ‘worst case’ warming scenarioAlarming new projections prompt fresh warnings against development in fire-prone areas. 03 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismThe hotels with the highest usage of power, water and wasteHotels in Nelson/Marlborough use over 250,000 litres of water annually per room.02 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleThe rise of eco-terrorism: How far would you go to save the planet?A new Kiwi novel asks if taking direct action is more ethical than doing nothing at all.28 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Why NZ must navigate shifting US corporate and political tidesOPINION: Fossil fuel investment, diversity and transgender soldiers are all facing change.28 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessUK to invest $440 million in site of oil refinery closureRefinery owners decided to convert Scottish plant into an import terminal.23 Feb 08:38 PM
New ZealandHow Antarctica’s melting ice sheet could change NZ’s climateStudy suggests Antarctic meltwater may directly influence NZ's air and ocean temperatures.23 Feb 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ First ‘woke’ bank bill drawn from ballot, but not backed by National and Act – yetParties consider whether to crack down on de-banking.20 Feb 05:09 AM
New ZealandNZ glaciers shrink by 29% as climate report reveals alarming trendShrinking glaciers make it harder and more dangerous to access mountain peaks.19 Feb 08:51 PM
New ZealandClaim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problemsA departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.18 Feb 12:20 AM
BusinessThousands of farmers to earn cash for their climate effortsFonterra estimates more than 5000 farms will be eligible for a bonus next season.17 Feb 10:32 PM
PoliticsTreaty Principles Bill creating ’major sense of distrust', 15-year-old saysA range of ages have submitted on the controversial bill.16 Feb 10:20 PM
OpinionOpinion: This Govt's hypocrisy regarding the banking sector is staggeringOPINION: For too many New Zealanders, opening a bank account is a struggle.16 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: ‘Woke’ or not, political meddling in business sets dangerous precedent OPINION: It's not for politicians to decide if banks are too woke it is for shareholders.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Free diver’s footage reveals thriving marine life off Hawke’s Bay coast'Lots of people can’t even remember when it was this good.'12 Feb 12:59 AM
New Zealand‘Sport in a Changing Climate’: Gisborne symposium will feature national researchProfessor Holly Thorpe and her team looked at how recent flooding events impacted youth.11 Feb 03:42 AM
WorldLandslide in China leaves one dead, 28 missing amid heavy rainOver 900 rescuers are searching for missing people in Jinping village.09 Feb 05:07 PM
LifestyleWoman’s 10-year experiment living without money'There were two main reasons I decided to do this experiment,' says Jo Nemeth.08 Feb 09:29 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: How much NZ banks have reduced lending to fossil fuel companiesFossil fuel companies have seen their potential borrowing slashed by 10% in just one year.06 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Banks' climate policy could be NZ's saving graceOPINION: Saving grace or woke climate policy?02 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldLA fires fully contained after burning for three weeksThe blazes resulted in the deaths of about 30 people and displaced thousands more.01 Feb 10:03 PM
New ZealandSeeds of hope: Globally rare habitat shows signs of recovery after 1000ha blazeThe October fire released about $9.6m worth of carbon into the atmosphere.30 Jan 11:18 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJenée TibshraenyJenée Tibshraeny: Are banks right to ditch ‘dirty’ customers?Debate gets deeply political.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's a Mexican stand-off': Shane Jones unrepentant for comments labelled 'racist'The NZ First politician made the remark during a debate in Parliament.29 Jan 07:11 PM
WorldDoomsday clock ticks closest ever to midnightThe clock symbolising how close humanity is now at 89 seconds to midnight.28 Jan 08:33 PM
OpinionOpinion: Is the California wildfires insurance gap possible in NZ?OPINION: New Zealand is the second-riskiest country in the world for natural hazards.28 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandFonterra reassures customers it's not using feed additive BovaerTrials have shown it is not very effective in pasture-grazing animals. 26 Jan 08:29 PM
WorldNetherlands must lower nitrogen emissions, court rulesCountry's main farming union said ruling will have 'a huge impact' on farmers and economy.22 Jan 08:29 PM
