Scientists just calculated NZ’s ‘blue carbon’ potential - and it’s promising
Restoring coasts offers new carbon sink equivalent to CO2 from tens of thousands of cars.
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Chris Bishop, Shane Jones and Simeon Brown will no longer have final approval powers.
Bird poop 'seed island' paying off in forest restoration
'They’re brilliant at restoring a native forest, and you don’t have to pay them.'
Farmers, environmentalists differ over draft emission reduction plan
Gisborne council says the draft Emission Reduction Plan is too vague.
The Country Fast Five: Meet farmer and Restore Native founder Adam Thompson
The Country has five questions to help you get to know rural New Zealand a little better.
Power to the people: Initiative aimed at reducing region's electricity prices
Tairāwhiti leaders plan locally owned renewable grids to combat soaring electricity bills
Inside a King Air 350 patrol: safeguarding New Zealand's fisheries
One of New Zealand's smallest Air Force planes, the King Air 350, has become a guardian of the nation’s fisheries. Video. / Mike Scott
Letters: Act's alternative reality, tighter monitoring of gun owners to prevent crimes
OPINION: 'The vast majority of guns in New Zealand are not essential for legitimate use.'
DoC urges caution while whitebaiting
'This year we’re encouraging whitebaiters to think about safety.'
Alis Bouma: Finding alternatives to cars and capitalism
'I don’t want to be living in a world where I’m driving to work for the rest of my life.'
Editorial: NZ's electricity sector needs mates
OPINION: The solution to New Zealand's power supply problems is not simple.
Watch: Harnessing harakeke - a new future for a traditional taonga
KiwiFibre: The future of sustainable materials from harakeke.
Clock ticking for Natural Heritage Fund applications
Up to $20,000 can be requested per project
Major landslide at Young Nicks Head prompts warning
'There is still a risk of landfall around this area.': council scientist
Retirement giant wins fast-track consent for 13-level block at $500m village
Building to rise in Parnell after a joint venture between developer and charitable entity.
Teen inventor sets up company tackling big pot plant problem
Small Business: The teenage founder of Enivo Pots tackles an unexpected problem.
Former New Plymouth chemical plant site has 'potential for contamination'
The operator says it could affect human health and the environment.
Illegal dumpers leaving more than 11 tonnes of rubbish in Hamilton streets each month
People are leaving all sorts of rubbish in all kinds of places.
Editorial: Air NZ backtracks on climate targets a blow to airline
OPINION: Ditching green goals highlights opportunity there for the taking for New Zealand.
Actions to take during Conservation Week
DoC hopes the community will think about actions to take during Conservation Week.
Forget Barry Crump - this is the new face of the New Zealand bush
Sam Gibson wants to bring our bush back from the brink.
Opinion: Nations, corporations leading us into an unsustainable future – Dr Daniel Hikuroa
OPINION: Māori are responsible for ensuring the viability of land and resources.
Cause of 'zombie fish' snapper illness still unknown
Tests are now being run in sick snapper for high levels of aluminium.
Two public reserves and kiwi sanctuary reopen in Hawke's Bay
The popular reserves have reopened with stunning walks and even a kiwi creche.
How to compost in an apartment: Sustainable options for urban dwellers
Ethically Kate debunks myths about composting challenges and odors in compact spaces.
Whanganui River whānau working together for nature
'The results are looking good for both land and people.'
It's official, this is the best hotel in New Zealand
It's also New Zealand's first "five-Green-Star" hotel.
SCAN invites seniors to shape climate future at August 12 meeting
Seniors are invited to join a climate action project, with a meeting on August 12.
What is the Olympic flame made out of? Clue: It's not fire
This safe-to-touch 'flame' is the greenest to ever be lit at the Games.
Community groups call for cash as they fight to help safeguard native species
A major report lays bare problems faced by NZ's crucially-important conservation groups.
'The apocalypse is happening now' - residents powerless as ocean comes knocking
With the ocean just metres from their fences, residents fear losing everything.
Council fined after 2.8 million litres of 'raw human sewage' spilled into 'spiritually significant' stream
"Multiple alarms were raised, and their being ignored had serious consequences.”
Business park developers must create new sanctuaries for bats
Some bats will have to be moved to new sanctuaries when the business park is built.
Martin Williams: Hawke’s Bay is juggling several crises
OPINION: Councillors accept that rates cannot keep spiralling up.