OpinionFor the love of James Cameron, keep going to the cinemaOPINION: James Cameron warns Avatar parts four and five may never be completed.14 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldPlanet's temperature: 2025 was third hottest year on record, EU, US experts saySome 770 million people lived through record annual heat where they are.14 Jan 05:25 AM
WorldFuming French farmers camp out in Paris despite government pledgesSebastien Lecornu has promised an emergency agriculture bill next month.13 Jan 08:54 PM
New ZealandSeaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthroughThe biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.13 Jan 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyLizard lives on the line? Major Aussie housing developer pledges to protect animals at Queenstown siteSeveral hectares of lizard habitat at Homestead Bay are involved.13 Jan 12:36 AM
WorldKoji rages through Queensland, Clermont receives record-breaking rainMajor flood warnings are in place as rivers run 'really, really high'.12 Jan 11:07 PM
Christchurch‘Ungodly, heavy smell’: Bottles flushed down toilets blamed for closure of popular swimming spotCouncil teams have shut carpark, toilets and tracks while repairs are done.12 Jan 07:53 PM
WorldPremier pays tribute to cattle farmer found dead after deadly bushfires rip through VictoriaMaxwell Hobson, 78, died trying to escape the Longwood fire.12 Jan 06:37 PM
New ZealandToo hot to handle: Hawke’s Bay brewery shuts early as region hits 37CGodsOwn Brewery in Maraekakaho shut early as the pizza kitchen hit 45C.12 Jan 03:32 AM
WorldWildfires spread to 15,000ha in Argentine PatagoniaMore than 500 firefighters and support staff are battling the blazes in Argentina.12 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandQueenstown wetland wildlife at risk as cats caught huntingWhakatipu Wildlife Trust stated that trail cameras detected 44 cats over three weeks.12 Jan 02:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSearch our map: Swathes of NZ land bought by Ikea for forestryIkea's NZ land holdings will soon be the size of the entire Nelson region. See it mapped.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSpearfishing champion warns: Ban bottom trawling or risk more fishery collapsesDarren Shields says the method risks Northland scallop collapses being repeated elsewhere.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We just couldn’t get out of the shop': Sea lion strolls into Dunedin fish and chip shop, trapping staffThe sea lion wandered in from nearby St Kilda Beach at about 6pm.11 Jan 04:36 AM
CrimeFishers warned: Prosecution likely for illegal toheroa, excess tuatua this summerTaking prohibited toheroa can mean a $500 fine or a court prosecution.10 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandPod of whales restrands at Farewell SpitAt least six whales from the Golden Bay strandings have died so far.09 Jan 10:35 PM
Lifestyle'Nature has helped me heal’: Princess of Wales shares new video on birthdayCatherine says nature supported her recovery after preventative chemotherapy in 2024.09 Jan 09:59 PM
WorldRubbish dump collapse: Rescue workers race to find 38 missingThe collapse hit afternoon workers at Cebu's Binaliw Landfill in the Philippines.09 Jan 04:03 AM
New ZealandPakipaki vegetation fire prompts evacuations as Hawke’s Bay heat risesNapier and Hastings remain on Level 3 water restrictions as heat and demand intensify.09 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandSummer scorcher: The Bay swim spots to enjoy and those to avoid this weekendMany people in the region will be looking for the perfect place to cool off this weekend. 09 Jan 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Records could roll': Heat alerts issued, forecast temperatures to reach 38CHastings is now forecast to reach 38C on Sunday, with 36C expected in Napier.08 Jan 11:13 PM
LifestyleThese clever dogs rival toddlers when it comes to learning wordsSome 'gifted' dogs can pick up toy names just by overhearing chats.08 Jan 11:00 PM
Kahu'The only noise is ourselves' – inside iwi's river journeyParts of the Whanganui River are closed to other users during Tira Hoe Waka.08 Jan 10:05 PM
New ZealandHarbourmaster warns of rising risks as old boats sink and ships dodge small craftA concrete ship narrowly missed a small boat anchored mid-channel in Shell Cut.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMass whale stranding on Farewell Spit Department of Conservation staff and Project Jonah NZ members are on the scene.08 Jan 08:00 AM
New ZealandDoC investigates 'illegal' New Year party near WānakaDoC says between 50 and 100 campers set up on the Newcastle Track site.08 Jan 04:00 AM
WorldAustralia heatwave stokes risk of catastrophic bushfiresHomes in the worst hit zones are not built to withstand these conditions, fire chief says.08 Jan 02:30 AM
New ZealandMt Roskill store pulls produce as fruit fly biosecurity operation ramps upMonitoring and restrictions on transporting fruit in place after fruit fly detection.08 Jan 01:45 AM
New ZealandNew home for rare skinks taking shape on Napier’s Marine ParadeFewer than 10 skinks have been found, though up to 100 may live on the coast.08 Jan 12:06 AM
New ZealandSwimmers urged to check rivers for toxic algae risk this weekHawke's Bay Regional Council tracks key sites and posts alerts on its website.07 Jan 09:44 PM
New Zealand'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fearsOspri has tested 99,641 cattle and deer for TB in the region since February.07 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandFruit fly found in Auckland suburb; restrictions in placeBiosecurity officers will step up fruit fly trapping within up to 1500m of the find.07 Jan 04:45 AM
New ZealandNew Taranaki trapdoor spider discovery could be a whole new speciesThe spider is the northernmost specimen of Cantuaria yet found in New Zealand.07 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandCourt rejects climate protester’s hand-drawn $50 note featuring Shane JonesThe note shows Jones, a vulture and the Beehive in place of the images on the legal note.07 Jan 02:48 AM
