Politics'Blatant violation': Govt's $200m gas plan under fireThe $200m fund breaches the ACCTS trade agreement, say legal experts.23 Jun 11:47 PM
WorldOrcas use seaweed as tools for grooming, new research revealsScientists filmed orcas using seaweed to groom each other, showing tool use.23 Jun 07:37 PM
WorldGreek island of Chios in state of emergency as wildfires rageNearly 200 firefighters are battling the blazes, with 170 reinforcements arriving.23 Jun 06:51 PM
New Zealand'Scary as hell': Council couldn't find way to stop hoarding before weekend inferno'I just knew that one day this would happen.'23 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUncanny Earth-like weather found on Jupiter, Mars, and TitanJupiter's clouds swirl like Earth's ocean eddies, revealing similar dynamics.23 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandDinosaur nights break records as Auckland Zoo opens after darkDinosaur Nights and Lights runs at Auckland Zoo until July 13, 5pm-8.30pm.23 Jun 02:30 AM
World‘Tornado of the year’: Slow-moving twister captivates storm chasersWinds likely exceeded 289km/h, but damage was limited to trees and power poles.22 Jun 10:00 PM
OpinionThe Conversation: Austerity politics and the real cost of 'savings' in schoolsOPINION: NZ's public expense rose from 25.9% of GDP in 1972 to 35.9% in 2022.22 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessOn The Up: A royal new venture with King Bees HoneyCate and Mike King talk to Tom Raynel about their new business King Bees Honey.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyProperty manager fined $3500 for breaching healthy homes standardsQuinovic acknowledged the breaches and confirmed exemplary damages were paid.22 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandCrowds of up to 15,000 at Matariki fires on Hawke's Bay beaches'The twinkling fires dotted north and south as far as Te Awanga was magical.'22 Jun 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: We don't know how lucky we are, even in an uncertain worldOPINION: There is unprecedented uncertainty in the current geopolitical climate.21 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldSecrets of Okunoshima: Poison gas island's hidden WWII historyThe factory had produced 6616 tons of toxic gases by the war's end.21 Jun 02:20 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Māori are long-term investors' - learning from success and failure working with iwiDevelopments with tangata whenua: what spells success - or not?20 Jun 12:00 AM
World10 black rhinos moved to Mozambique to revive extinct populationThe 48-hour journey involved five male and five female rhinos.19 Jun 08:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWendy R. London: The perfect storm facing our cruise industryOPINION: Cruise traffic to New Zealand is declining due to strict bio-fouling regulations.19 Jun 12:17 AM
World'Crunch time': Urgent warnings from scientists on climate trajectoryKey climate indicators are in uncharted territory; 'all moving in the wrong direction'.19 Jun 12:10 AM
New ZealandHuinga dairy farmer celebrated at national sustainability awardsBrendan Attrill was named the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming.18 Jun 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNature's role: Studies show green spaces help in reducing lonelinessSpending one to two hours in nature weekly may reduce loneliness significantly.18 Jun 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRichter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishingEveryone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?17 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floodsCyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.17 Jun 02:49 AM
WorldUS to declare seven pangolin species endangered to combat traffickingPangolins are the most trafficked mammals, hunted for their scales and meat.17 Jun 12:27 AM
New ZealandFrom 5% to 70% survival rates – the conservation team taking eggs from kiwi nestsCatching adult birds to take their eggs may seem counterintuitive, but it works.16 Jun 11:05 PM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay’s beach fires set to blaze again for Matariki despite fire banThe event features storytelling, food trucks, and a lantern ceremony.16 Jun 10:40 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird fluIn October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.16 Jun 10:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUK shellfish farmers revive ambitions with new EU trade dealNew York Times: The Hawards have cultivated oysters on Mersea Island for 250 years.16 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldProtests in Europe as locals push back against mass tourismNew York Times: Protesters in Barcelona sprayed tourists with water on the Golden Mile.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy disposable vapes will vanish from stores this weekRetailers can’t display vape products in stores or online.16 Jun 01:38 AM
OpinionOpinion: NZ lags behind other nations in protecting the oceanNew Zealand's sea territory is 15 times the size of its landmass.15 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandGlyphosate to be debated in High CourtELI is challenging the EPA's refusal to reassess glyphosate’s risks.15 Jun 10:54 PM
New Zealand'As rare as kākāpō': Giant snails get special care in unique projectTwo thousand giant snails are kept in fridges as an insurance policy by the DoC.15 Jun 06:23 PM
New Zealand1000 kills and counting: Golf course's predator control successHastings Golf Course bird life thrives as predator numbers decline. 15 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming couple“We’d like to thank everyone who has helped us with potting up seedlings & planting out."14 Jun 05:01 PM
New ZealandFarm-to-forest conversions continue - reportClose to 40,000ha of farms sold for forestry since September last year.12 Jun 09:33 PM
