Luxon says proposed emissions plan will 'decimate' sheep and beef farming, Shaw says criticism 'confused'
National leader said he will repeal the plan, and support an 'industry-led solution'.
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Economists warn of higher food prices from farm emissions scheme
Extra costs will be passed on to consumers, economists say
Govt rejected Shaw's preferred farming emissions plan
The Climate Change Minister feared proposal could be open to political interference.
Fonterra moves to next stage of green electricity storage trial
"Remarkable" discharge rate may lead to ultra-fast charging of electric milk tankers.
South Island iwi looks to restore land where aluminium has been produced since 1971
Ngai Tahu sign deal with Tiwai Point for major clean-up regardless of smelter's future.
Hurricane hunters: How the US is battling a new era of superstorms
Financial Times: By the time pilot Sean Cross realised he was in trouble, it was too late.
The last days of an Australian town where every breath is toxic
New York Times: Wittenoom, WA, is about to be wiped off the face of the earth.
The Tonga volcano shook the world. It may also affect the climate
NY Times: 'Unbelievably huge' blast may cause a spike in global warming, scientists say.
Threat of sea level rise causes capital to re-route rail line
Wellington's light rail route has changed from going to the airport to the south instead.
Govt to block Green bill banning mining on conservation land
The Greens say Labour is going back on a 2017 promise.
On a grim anniversary, 230 pilot whales are stranded in Tasmania
New York Times: 'At least 95 per cent will die, because the ocean's just so fierce.'
Rescuers try to save more than 200 whales beached in Tasmania
The pod appear to be pilot whales and at least half are presumed to still be alive.
Pāpāwai Marae group push to restore stream biodiversity
Marae and conservation groups are restoring biodiversity in the Pāpāwai-Mangarara Stream.
Forum weighs need for action alongside business opportunities
Climate crisis can be "a sea of opportunity", business leaders in Auckland were told.
Potatoes v property: Govt releases plan to protect productive land
It is aimed at protecting the country's best growing soils from urban sprawl.
Sea-level rise around NZ doubles in the past 60 years
Annual sea levels had risen faster over the last 60 years at coastal monitoring sites.
'Significant' contamination at Tiwai Point
The council has also now asked for an independent and expanded monitoring programme.
Conservation week 2022: Bay groups work to improve the environment
This year's theme is taking action for nature.
Josie Vidal: Mining is better in our backyard
OPINION: An advocate for mining puts the case for New Zealand to dig in.
Eugenie Sage: Protecting conservation from mining
OPINION: Greens MP puts the case for no new mines to be approved.
Watch: Vegan activists block milk aisles in UK supermarkets
Shoppers haven’t been impressed after vegan activists blocked milk aisles in a number of supermarkets. Video / Animal Rebellion via Twitter
Dairy approval at edge of Lake Te Anau stuns knight
Sir Alan Mark appalled at the 15,000sq m compound of four wintering barns given the nod.
Tiaki – Tourism operators leading the charge for nature
Conservation Week encourages Kiwis to get involved in nature and help take care of it.
Hawke's Bay water shortage to reach 32 million cubic metres by 2040
The figure could grow even further, reaching a 46 million cubic metre shortfall by 2060.
Nelson lifts state of emergency two weeks after flooding, Black Hawk arrival piques interest
Severe weather caused Maitai River to breach its banks and triggered over 350 landslides.
Drought exposes WWII ships in the Danube
Hulks of German battleships emerge from their watery grave as the river recedes.
Explained: Why your winter's been wetter, warmer and wilder
This winter will again be among our warmest. Do we blame climate change, La Niña, or both?
Green sky thinking: How to reduce the carbon footprint of your next flight
What do you do when staying grounded simply isn't an option?
Rosie Gerolemou: Getting rid of pests is easier than we thought
OPINION: Those who participate in wiping out pests also become more resilient.
Live: State of emergency declared in Marlborough; heavy rain expected overnight in Tasman
More than 400 homes have had to be evacuated in the Nelson area.
Eight dead penguins likely killed by roaming cat or dog
"Please keep dogs on a leash around these sensitive areas while kororā are breeding."
The extreme 'atmospheric river' behind this week's heavy rain
Meteorologist says weather event is in-line with the expected effects of climate change.
Whanganui River 'always makes things better for me'
'Just being down here gives me a huge smile and brings me at peace with myself.'