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OPINION: A lot of New Zealand's problems are global.
The great divide: Will technology solve the climate crisis?
OPINION: Some say we have to change the way we live, others pin their hopes on tech.
Is recycling really a 'fraud'? Plastics NZ boss weighs in on controversial claims
The comments of a Waste Management representative has ruffled feathers.
Thomas Coughlan: National's concerning lack of climate policies
OPINION: National's main climate policy is to repeal Labour's.
'Raised to hate tourists': Maui Fires stoke tourism tensions on Hawaii
Daily tourist arrivals were up this weekend on Hawiian islands, amid deadly wildfires.
First electric truck unveiled for use around Napier Port
The EV truck will be the first of its kind to regularly visit Napier Port.
Bottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by Govt
Scientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.
Watch: Meet Cornelia, the Kiwi-built robo-turtle
It looks like a turtle and swims like a turtle - but this Kiwi creation is something else.
$2b climate change fund deal with BlackRock announced
The aim is for New Zealand to be the first country to hit 100 per cent renewable energy.
Kiwi Property's Drury East site: First stage of works for a new city the size of Napier
You’ve got to have some imagination to think like Schwartfeger and Mackenzie.
Gorse to golf tees: Golfers' environmentally friendly new business
Two Far North golfing buddies have created a business turning gorse into golf tees.
Yosemite National Park wants you to destroy this feature in its park
Lace up your boots and get kicking, according to a recent announcement.
'More water than the Amazon': What we're learning about NZ's giant rain-makers
"Atmospheric rivers" shown to contribute huge chunk of monthly rainfall in west and north.
Tihei: Care for our environment so our environment can care for us
Our natural environment has been severely degraded.
Northern Hemisphere's summer of 'global boiling' - and what it means for NZ
The Northern Hemisphere is sweltering through an unprecedented summer. What can NZ expect?
Whangārei return: Spirit of NZ setting new environmental standards
“You should be thinking about what you throw into the ocean ... it all has an impact."
Revealed: Second rare Hector's dolphin killed as fishing bycatch in two months
The Green Party is calling for stronger protection measures.
More back-to-back La Nina years likely with climate change, study suggests
Back-to-back La Nina events, like we've just seen, may become more frequent, study finds.
Regional council detects rare fish in Hawke's Bay using DNA traces
Rare native fish a thrilling find in Wairoa.
Juha Saarinen: Do mega data centres pose an environmental problem?
Opinion: Will we be in competition for power and water with demand-hungry tech giants?
‘Five-sigma event’: Why Antarctica’s missing sea ice has scientists worried
A "one-in-7.4 million" shrinking of Antarctica's sea ice has left scientists alarmed.
Northland Environmental Awards see Far North shine
Far North people and projects win big at Northland Environmental Awards.
Emissions reduction hole might not close in time for first carbon budget
The Government may have to "borrow" emissions reduction to hit goals.
Reed planting helps important Paraparaumu stream
Planting set to help Wharemauku Stream performance.
Letters: Ferries and rail travel, Fifa tickets, tax and party slogans
Opinion: Letters on Matariki and beach hoons, premium debate on if inflation is easing.
Opinion: Embracing mātauranga Māori is key to solving many environmental challenges
Mātauranga Māori holds the key to solving many of Aotearoa's environmental challenges.
Local Focus: Freshwater policy changes are coming
Katikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.
Deep-sea mining tussle pits some against China
Financial Times: Crunch talks amid drive to extract critical minerals from ocean depths.
'Tax the mega-rich': Green Party lays out policy manifesto
Many of the promises hinge on the party's wealth tax proposal.
Local Focus: Three decades of hard mahi making a difference to the coast
Students are taking time out of their school holidays to help protect the dune system.
Iconic 143-year-old marae under threat
The marae sits in the valley of Maungatapu on waterfront land facing Rangataua Bay.
Growing success: Ten years of Greening Taupō
100 planting days, 4,000 volunteers, 220,000 plants; a busy 10 years for Greening Taupō.
'Managed retreat': Should we stop building homes on flood plains or is there a better option?
After Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland gears up to do better, writes Simon Wilson.