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Councillors have asked how the district's lakes would be protected.
Pre-election EV surge: One in four new cars are pure electric
Sales of higher-emitting vehicles slump. EV advocate calls on Nats to reverse stance.
More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon
High water temperatures are the most likely cause of deaths in the lakes.
Simon Wilson: The parties of the right are selling farmers short
OPINION: The best way to help the rural sector is to green the rural economy, fast.
'E. coli is spread right down the region': New data highlights biggest issues with Northland's rivers and lakes
A new report highlights the biggest problems facing Northland rivers and lakes.
Editorial: Early voting starts, have your say in the best way for you
OPINION: Our editorial on early voting as the official voting period begins.
Editorial: Making the most of micro-mobility
The e-scooter transport exemption has been renewed for five years.
Whanganui candidates on climate change
Managed retreat and more renewable energy were mentioned by candidates.
Rāhui placed across pristine Waitematā after raw sewage flows into harbour
Local iwi have put a rāhui in place over the harbour following the Parnell sewer blowout.
As Antarctic sea ice continues its dramatic decline, we need much better models to predict its future
Some scientists have suggested this year could mark a regime shift for Antarctica.
Simon Wilson on the political contest of style, substance and saving lives
OPINION: From Viaduct lunches to saving lives, this election has it all.
Editorial: Climate can become a political football
OPINION: We need to be wary about losing momentum on this issue.
'One of the most serious claims made on the campaign': Why Labour, National are fighting about carbon
Would petrol prices really rise under National?
Man fined more than $33,000 after dozens of tyres burned on Kaiwaka property
The burned area contained steel belts and the remains of over 100 tyres.
Editorial: Food bins a small but collectively big step to tackle waste
The biggest slice of food waste comes from households.
What do young Kiwis worry about? Increasingly, economic turmoil and climate change
Having experienced extreme weather, young people are now more fearful of climate change.
Coalition collision? Audrey Young on the tensions between National and Act
OPINION: The Treaty of Waitangi referendum is likely to be the most problematic issue.
Battery disposal sparks Hamilton fires
Council is warning people to dispose of lithium batteries correctly after several fires.
Council navigates uncharted waters as Bay of Islands fishing ban formally adopted
There are some exceptions to the rules, which include kina harvesting and tikanga.
Restore Passenger Rail protesters spray Wellington car dealership with paint
Police have arrested three people and charges are being considered.
Greens co-leader: Beer, pool and how the 'geeks' will take over the Earth
Watch James Shaw take to the pool table for the first time in 12 years.
Southern Ocean’s shrunken sea ice has entered ‘new state’ after freakish season
Warming water has pushed Southern Ocean sea ice into a new diminished state, study finds.
‘Time to damage property’: Rocket Lab protesters promise ‘direct action'
NZ Aerospace Summit in Christchurch hit by protest - which promises escalation tomorrow.
National confirms EV owners to be hit with road user charges
There are currently about 63,000 registered electric cars on NZ’s roads.
Te Arawa mobilising to beat invasive pest
The invasive clams were first found in April and originated in Asia.
Dry horrors: Why Hawke’s Bay’s next drought could be its worst
Region needs to properly prepare for the realities ahead of it, a councillor is warning.
'Retired weed-buster' who poisoned 50 trees at heritage site to cost DoC dearly
The poisoning came to light when a man was seen in the reserve drilling holes in trees.
Pause for thought needed during Slow Fashion September
Don't be too hasty to change your clothes says slow fashion afficionados.
Secret test Robert Irwin's girlfriend had to pass
The 19-year-old's mum and sister appear to be quite protective of his heart.
The extreme weather warnings set to watch out for as summer approaches
Winter's ending, summer's coming - but the impending drier conditions come with a warning
Eastland taps into NZGIF funding for geothermal project
The NZGIF will lend up to $25m to Eastland Generation for its geothermal project.
Enthusiastic planters help clean up Karamū Stream
Volunteers plant over 2100 natives on Saturday.
Japan begins releasing radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean
Fukushima nuclear plant has begun releasing its first batch of treated radioactive water.