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The generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.
Rob Campbell: Those fighting for the environment are worlds apart but intrinsically linked
OPINION: The distance between the NZ Yacht Squadron HQ and the District Court is not far.
Letters: Tikanga Māori has no place in our secular legal system
OPINION: 'The role of the judiciary is to interpret our law, not to make new law.'
Govt fails to calm carbon market jitters, flagging forestry review
It is unsure of the impact land use rule changes will have on how many trees are planted.
Compacting rubbish machines misused and confused
Compactors are causing headaches at dumps in the Coromandel area.
Julie Anne Genter v businesses: Why the bad blood over cycleways?
A mandate for cycleways in the capital doesn't make for a painless process.
I never used to be a hippie – then I tried raising a zero-waste child
OPINION: Having a child changed me to someone more aware of the environment.
Cooking the Books: Can investing in fossil fuels actually be the ethical choice?
With emissions still rising, what's the best strategy to invest with impact?
Scientists break down in tears over 'horrifying' Great Barrier Reef crisis
All along the Great Barrier Reef, corals lie dead and dying in pretty turquoise waters.
Claire Trevett: Luxon and Stanford visit the 1980s; method in Shane Jones' fast-track madness
Stanford's education shift has shades of the 1980s about it, but it might work.
Celebrity fans such as Leonardo DiCaprio spur jump in donations to NZ conservation projects
Leonardo DiCaprio posted his support of the Capital Kiwi Project, which began in 2018.
James Shaw on Greens' MP issues: 'Disappointing' Genter situation happened
James Shaw spoke to On the Tiles about what the party could change when picking MPs
Coastal restoration projects paused while lizard protocols sorted out
Coastal earthworks could pose a risk to the Coromandel region's lizard populations.
RAD initiative: Bridging tech gaps in Gisborne communities
Tōnui Collab trains youth in device recycling at Horouta Wānanga.
James Shaw gives final speech to Parliament, reveals post-politics job
Shaw resigned as the Green Party co-leader in January.
Dolphin encounter a reminder to engage with nature, Matt Watson says
Watson's video of the interaction has enchanted viewers on social media.
DiCaprio’s kiwi callout: ‘New Zealand’s capital has been transformed’
The Hollywood actor has thrown his star power behind New Zealand conservation efforts.
Artist aims to shift perspectives on ocean resources
Tim Li's new exhibition features many of his gyotaku prints of fish.
Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill
Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.
Far North news in brief: Two concerts, wildlife relocation and seeking sika deer
News snippets from the Far North.
New report ‘revelation’ about fast growth of climate demands on NZ traders
Exporters may be directly or indirectly affected via supply chain demands.
Letters: Govt's ferry call makes no sense; public sector leaders cave in
OPINION: 'The decision to cancel the iReX project was not based on data or advice.'
Opinion: 'Rage rooms' are on the rise - climate hit hardest with reality
OPINION: What do you smash? Well, that’s where my rage comes in!
Fast-track bill has lack of transparency, protections for conflicts of interestral
The Auditor-General says he's concerned at aspects of the coalition's new bill.
'Risky': Two businesses on fast-track list donated to National
Labour is warning against allowing three MPs the right to fast-track infrastructure.
Sky-rocketing costs of trash illegally dumped across Gisborne - including human poo, dead pigs, tyres, fridges, syringes
Mountains of trash included pig carcasses, syringes, fridges, car tyres and microwaves.
Pest plant found in Horizons region
The plant was thought to have been eradicated from New Zealand.
One thing households could do to save $1000-plus on power bills
Also under scrutiny are the creaky state of Kiwi appliances and our ageing vehicle fleet.
Shane Jones joins ‘shrill’ climate change voices - only for ‘practical things'
'Please have confidence we're going to continue in this direction.'
'It gave me a purpose': Retiree reveals why he poisoned 50 gum trees in heritage reserve
A Kerikeri man deliberately drilled holes in 50 trees and poisoned them. He explains why.
Spanish hot spot could restrict how much water tourists are allowed
Conservationist groups have pressured the government to introduce a limit.
'Pretty useful genetics': Why one region is set for a deer hunting boon in coming years
Farmed animals escaped during the cyclone and will have mated with the wild population.
Environment protection: Time for the people to resist
The bill that James Shaw wanted shepherded through parliament gets canned