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OPINION: Economics as we know it can only happen within a conducive climate.
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Massive woody debris removal continues in Tairāwhiti
Jet boat joins chopper and excavators for river operation.
Simon Wilson: Why are we losing our minds over 15 free bicycles?
OPINION: Spurious 'economic necessity' claims undermine environment and efficiency goals.
Extremely rare beaked whale washes ashore in Otago
'Since the 1800s, only six samples have ever been documented worldwide.'
Chasing green electrons: Why Rio Tinto went all-in on Tiwai Point
And what the future holds for the Southland plant.
Kaipara Harbour water test near town shows alarmingly high levels of aluminium
The aluminium could be toxic to fish and a potential cause of 'zombie' snapper.
Letters: Tolls, targeted rates a small price to pay for decent infrastructure
OPINION: Also in today's letters – parenting and the state; 'reckless' remote inspections.
Fears for national growth and supply chain as Northport's expansion bid scuttled
Application failed to offset negatives of reclaiming 11.7 hectares of coast.
Government unveils climate change strategy
Simon Watts said the three-page strategy was a 'comprehensive' and 'ambitious' plan.
Teachers go outdoors for enlightenment
DoC and Waikato Regional Council staff develop programme for teachers.
Govt cuts millions from coastal mapping project; fears communities 'in the dark'
Before the cuts, up to 85% of the coastline was going to be mapped. Now it's up to 40%.
Opinion: Five reasons why the Govt should slow down on raising speed limits
OPINION: The case for lower speeds is compelling: lives are saved, pollution is reduced.
EV-etiquette: the do's and don'ts of how and when to charge your electric car
Ask before you plug in and don't hog the charging outlets, EV specialists say.
Forest & Bird's first female president faces 'critical times' for conservation
'Conservation has always been an embedded value in me.'
Pou saved after harsh swells left it lying on the beach
Mahia locals' call for help answered after pou washes into the sea in big swells.
Hauraki Gulf protection: 20 years of advocating gets green light
The select committee has unanimously supported that the bill be passed.
City beach clean up has started
Contractors shifting massive amount of debris on parts of city beaches.
'Fresh arsenal' MPI announce new measures to battle fall armyworm
Fall armyworm was first detected in Northland in 2023 - so what's being done now?
Opinion: Farmers need this medicine for carbon emission reporting headaches
OPINION: Farmers have enough troubles but sharing data on emissions could ease the burden.
Midhirst local inspiring positive change
The 19-year-old World Vision youth ambassador taught 40 tricks to a group of dogs.
'We have chased them away': Rural community's win over wastewater plant plan
Watercare has six days to decide whether to appeal or abandon the plans.
'It's clear we have a problem': Kiwis wasting $3.2 billion in food annually
Ever wondered what happens to all that uneaten food you throw out each week?
Chlöe Swarbrick: Climate crisis requires rational, immediate and bold action
OPINION: The climate crisis is no longer some dystopian nightmare.
Crossing the bridge: One NZ leaving North Shore for new $550m site
Big move is expected to occur next November when 1200 staff are due to shift.
Liam Dann: How will NZ drive economic growth in the next decade? Why mining won’t cut it
OPINION: The next wave of global economic growth will involve electricity, Liam Dann says.
Shane Te Pou: How blue carbon could make NZ a climate action leader again
OPINION: We can solve the climate crisis, if we work together.
Why avocados are bad for the environment
One of your favourite brunch ingredients comes at a cost.
Winston Peters delivers serious warning as scrutiny week concludes
Ministers have survived hours of questioning by Opposition MPs during the week.
Fisheries NZ still can't identify what causes 'zombie' disease in snapper
MPI is running tests on the diseased snapper from around the North Island.
Is it safe? Inquiry into Northern Wairoa health called for
'Zombie' fish and years of pollution pushes Dargaville residents to call for inquiry.
Gisborne letters: Mining not the answer, Grey St mobility park
OPINION: As Sir David Attenborough once said: 'We have a finite environment – the planet.'
NZX companies still coming to terms with climate risk reporting – PwC
PwC says companies are adjusting to new climate risk reporting standards.
‘Not just chip stealers’: New Zealand seagulls in dramatic decline
Scientists and biodiversity experts say Kiwis should care about falling seagull numbers.
'Disappointed': Northlanders not impressed with EPA decision on continued use of Hi-Cane
Northlanders respond to EPA decision to allow Hi-Cane spray in kiwifruit orchards.