PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSearch our map: Huge swathes of NZ land bought by overseas forestry investorsIf the land was side-by-side it would be larger than Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington.11 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldIn Hawaii, new tourism tax aims to offset costs of climate changeIt aims to raise some $168 million each year by marginally hiking tourism levies.11 Aug 03:26 AM
CrimeKilling of sea lions part of 'unprecedented' spate; six slaughtered in past year If caught, the offenders face up to two years in jail and/or a fine of up to $250k.10 Aug 11:18 PM
WorldSwiss pilot takes big step closer to solar plane altitude recordRaphael Domjan flew the SolarStratos to 8224m and aims to reach 10,000m.10 Aug 09:38 PM
WorldKiwi expat’s $200k Australian mining job left him depressed ‘with so much shame’Lachie Samuel was 28 years old when he was evacuated from his worksite.10 Aug 08:32 PM
WorldWildfire threatens farms on Mount VesuviusAll hiking routes on the volcano near Naples are closed to tourists.10 Aug 07:24 PM
New ZealandNapier-Wairoa road: Tenders set to open for Waikare Gorge highway projectA long and winding road to Wairoa and a fix that is likely to cost $425m.08 Aug 06:00 PM
EntertainmentSurprisingly small amount Steve Irwin left his familyWidow Terri Irwin said the life insurance didn’t cover half of one week’s payroll.08 Aug 01:45 AM
KahuLease term shock: Archery club faces sudden relocation off Mt Albert The Tūpuna Maunga Authority decided not to renew the Mt Albert club's lease.08 Aug 12:05 AM
New ZealandThe place where building materials rust 50 times faster than rest of NZCarbon steel corrodes 22 times faster here than inland New Zealand, according to research.07 Aug 11:11 PM
New ZealandClive resident calls for dredging as first form of river maintenanceHBRC has begun work on strengthening the riverbank beside Farndon Rd.07 Aug 10:17 PM
New ZealandMayor demands water plan U-turnRuapehu's mayor says the two-council model would cause 'extreme unaffordability'.07 Aug 09:15 PM
WorldHuge wildfire in southern France now under controlThe fire, one of 9000 this summer, burned around 17,000ha in the southern Aude department.07 Aug 07:53 PM
World'Human presence': Volunteers protect sheep from wolves in FranceWolves have made a comeback in Europe, attacking livestock and angering farmers.07 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionFull moon, you had me at halo If you wondering about the strange phenomenon in the night sky this week, wonder no more.07 Aug 06:30 AM
AucklandMass illegal dump site found near Auckland wetland won't be cleared until next weekUnreachable rubbish could flow into the river and out to sea.07 Aug 05:59 AM
WorldOne dead, 13 injured as firefighters battle massive French wildfireTwenty-five homes have been destroyed or damaged in France's Aude region.06 Aug 10:33 PM
WorldThe clock conundrum: Hotel's plea to quiet chimes sparks debateThe clock chimes every 15 minutes, disturbing hotel guests at night.06 Aug 08:41 PM
WorldHimalayan flash floods: Over 50 missing, 4 dead in Uttarakhand disasterHeavy rains and fog are complicating rescue efforts in Uttarakhand.06 Aug 07:40 PM
WorldItaly approves world’s longest suspension bridge to connect SicilyItalian politicians have for decades debated a bridge over the Strait of Messina.06 Aug 07:21 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Is it time to curb our fast-fashion addiction?OPINION: Kiwis send about 180,000 tonnes of clothing & textile waste to landfills yearly.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWoman illegally takes dogs into Tongariro National Park, posts about it on FacebookDogs are banned in the park, including in vehicles and skifields.06 Aug 05:51 AM
Business‘The future of protein’ - Hastings startup draws investorsTurning dairy waste into a revenue stream.05 Aug 11:25 PM
WorldFire in Canada sparked by fish dropped by bird, firefighters sayAn osprey likely dropped the fish on to a power line, sparking flames.05 Aug 11:17 PM
New Zealand'Voices not heard': Marina takes another step, Bay of Islands iwi oppose fast-track planThe marina will offer berths for 200-250 boats, including 14 superyacht spaces.05 Aug 11:06 PM
WorldIndia flash flood leaves four dead, 100 missing in Himalayan townMulti-storey apartment blocks in Dharali, Uttarakhand, were swept away.05 Aug 07:14 PM
WorldScientists say they’ve solved the mystery of starfish that turn to gooThe wasting disease has affected over 20 starfish species since 2013.05 Aug 01:35 AM
World‘Let’s go fly a kite’: Capturing wind for clean energy in IrelandResearchers are flying kites to generate renewable electricity in Ireland.04 Aug 08:37 PM
WorldSearch intensifies for British woman missing from Greek beachMichele Bourda, 59, vanished from Ofrynio beach while her husband slept.04 Aug 07:37 PM
WorldWatch: Bumpy landing for plane as Storm Floris batters UKHigh-speed winds disrupted trains and toppled trees in Scotland.04 Aug 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGary Gotlieb: Helipads, boatsheds and NZ's unfair resource consent systemOPINION: The RMA process makes it easier for wealthy applicants to get consent.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRare rescue: 'The textbooks don’t tell you what to do with a constipated petrel'The blue petrel is believed to be the first nursed back to health in Hawke's Bay. 04 Aug 04:14 AM
New ZealandOperator of troubled Kāeo water scheme trespassed from plantThe operator was trespassed from Kāeo’s treatment plant over unpaid rent.04 Aug 02:44 AM
BusinessFullers boss on electric v diesel ferries as AT changes course PLUS: Queen's Wharf megachargers get the go-ahead. 03 Aug 09:00 PM
