Climate change's 'thermal squeeze' hurting our birds
A "thermal squeeze" is driving threatened birds to higher, colder pockets of NZ's forests.
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Pine trees cast shadow of death over NZ native plants and animals
'When we allow our precious land resource to be taken over by pines, what does NZ have?'
'Border controls needed to stop kauri dieback'
Urgent action is needed to prevent the disease spreading to Waiheke, Forest and Bird said.
Climate change's hot summers could unleash more rat infestations
Rats get frisky in the hot weather and this can lead to population explosions.
Lack of protection for ancient kauri 'ridiculous'
It would take 32 new kauri 100 years to make up for the amount of C02 it stored if felled.
It's not just Titirangi: Rat infestation doubles across NZ
Expert reveals there is a huge explosion in rat numbers in both forests and urban areas.
Ministers 'defang misapprehensions' around one-billion-trees policy
Damien O'Connor is calling for farmers to plant more trees on their land.
Waste firm plan for landfill 'risk' to Kaipara Harbour
Kaipara mayor and iwi leaders protest against new dump just outside Northland border.
More tracks to be reopened in Waitākere Ranges
Plans are for 43 tracks to be reopened over the next five years.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Stars of theatre, sport step into the spotlight
Leading lights in show business and sport take centre-stage in Queen's Birthday Honours.
Public dispute council's timeline to reopen Waitākere Ranges
The plan identifies priorities for track upgrades and reopening over the next five years.
Local Focus: Bats found hanging around the back of Rotorua Pak'nSave
Site becomes third confirmed NZ urban bat location. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Special Report: The tragedy of our environment in four dismal figures
A sweeping audit has revealed an environment under attack from virtually every direction.
DoC: Forest 'mega-mast' may spell local extinctions
Pest plagues are feared with biggest beech forest seeding event in nearly half a century.
Widow: Only those in fatal chopper will know what happened
Allan Jessop, 42, and Derek Hammond, 49, both died in a helicopter crash.
Plague warning: Forest & Bird fears biggest 'megamast' in 45 years
Forest & Bird warns "megamast" in forests is likely to be the most widespread in 45 years.
Damage to helicopter too extensive to determine cause of fatal crash
Helicopter hit the ground at a high rate of descent and intense fire followed.
European investors eye billion trees project
The billion trees project has attracted the eye of some deep-pocketed players.
Govt: ETS changes to add another 89 million trees
New changes to the emissions trading scheme would add 89 million trees, Govt says.
Environment watchdog's bold idea to combat climate change
Biological emissions from farms should be policed differently to CO2, watchdog says.
Our dying forest and the community mission to bring it back to life
"This is what a dying forest looks like."
Brian Rudman: Sick to death of poison-based pest remedies
COMMENT: Try genetic tools or get used to predators.
Closure of sawmills 'right across the country'
New Zealand bleeds wood processing jobs as logs ship to China, industry leader says.
Stoats not responsible for duck deaths
Stoats not responsible for deaths of pāteke/brown teal ducks on Aotea/Great Barrier Island
Big Read: Into the darkness - the Nelson night fighters
Cherie Howie spends a shift with the fire crews who clock in after the sun goes down.
The battle to save our forests and birds
Scientists are urgently trying to model NZ's "warm" forests to save the birds within them.
Positive talks on removing Western Springs pines
"What the forest needs is a bit of renovation, rather than a demolition," says a resident.
Is Meghan's favourite snack fuelling drought and murder?
Markle's committed something of a faux pas with avocados.
Western Springs tree wars: Anger as council 'flouts' own rules to fell pines
Council plans to fell 13 trees this week without waiting for resource consent.
Blind burrowing creature named after Trump
The creature's behaviour is said to compare to Trump's stance on global warming.
Govt to cap units, bring permanent forestry into ETS
Changes to the Emissions Trading Scheme will cap units and bring in permanent forest.
The secret to a perfect Christmas tree
The quest for the best Christmas conifer. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Picnic in the Pinetum
Largest collection in the southern hemisphere. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meet the mite tackling our worst weed problem
The mite to fight the country's most prolific weed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.