New Zealand'It's terrible': Environment Minister slams smelter's stockpiling of hazardous wasteThe smelter at Bluff has stockpiled 106,000 tonnes of cyanide-laced hazardous waste.22 Feb 08:59 PM
New ZealandSmelter stockpiles 100,000 tonnes of hazardous waste near beachThe smelter company will not reveal its plans for the hazardous waste.21 Feb 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: RMA rewrite looks like a special kind of hellEveryone cheered the RMA's demise but will new laws be at the mercy of political conflict?13 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuLevi blown away by becoming a cadetConservation Cadet scheme is part of the Government's Jobs for Nature programme10 Feb 07:19 PM
BusinessFonterra discharging nitrogen-heavy water on to 'ghost farms'Cows have been cleared from 16 Fonterra farms to dispose of polluted wastewater.08 Feb 06:53 PM
EnvironmentConservation cadets poised for environment workDavid Parker welcomes the first intake in the Jobs for Nature programme.17 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment commits $36m to projects to enhance waterwaysThe projects are being launched in the second quarter, and will create 413 jobs.09 Jan 04:31 AM
New ZealandNorth Waikato foam factory could be 5 to 15 months closerSleepyhead is steaming ahead with plans, despite not knowing if the land can be rezoned.10 Nov 05:02 AM
New ZealandClimate Changed: How a warming world has already transformed NZClimate change isn't a future crisis, but one already transforming NZ, major report shows.14 Oct 09:45 PM
EnvironmentFreshwater policies attackedThe new laws fail to acknowledge the momentum farmers already have to address freshwater.09 Sep 05:00 PM
EnvironmentNative fish, biodiversity big winners from Jobs for NatureA Jobs for Nature injection of capital will speed up existing environmental work.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Which regions are driving NZ's emissions?Canterbury's cows singled out alongside Auckland's cars for driving NZ emissions.23 Jul 12:00 AM
Environment'We're being generous': Marae sets deadline for heavy industry retreat'If it is not good enough for your children, then it is not good enough for ours.'08 Jul 08:19 AM
New ZealandTransmission Gully fines a 'slap with a wet bus ticket'More than 20 infringement notices equated to as little as $15,750 in fines.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Our new plastic demon is hiding in plain sightEditorial: Our washing machines are putting the environment in a spin.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMicroplastics: Finger pointed at washing machinesInvestigation into Auckland microplastic pollution points to fibres from washing clothes.09 Feb 03:38 AM
New ZealandShocking photos reveal destruction of wetlandsNew Zealand has lost more than 90 per cent of its wetlands to development.01 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWe're recycling wrong: Kiwis dump 97m plastic containers a year in rubbish binsPoor labelling and confusion to blame for recyclable items ending up in landfills.28 Jan 08:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment wants to clean up landfill levy schemeMore funding is being proposed to tackle New Zealand's growing waste problem.26 Nov 08:11 PM
Politics$350,700 boost helps food rescue programme grow in NorthFood that otherwise would have been dumped feeds hungry families instead.31 Oct 06:00 PM
PoliticsFood programme to expand across Northland thanks to $350,000 boostGrant from the Ministry for the Environment's Waste Minimisation Fund for Northland.30 Oct 10:01 PM
New ZealandGovt to pour $1m into new drinks container return schemeCo-design process for recycling scheme has been granted nearly $1 million to go ahead.24 Sep 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAudrey Young: Twists and turns of climate change policyComment: Arguments over climate change policy have lasted a lifetime for some.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleClimate change: Quick tips on how you can make a differenceYou can make several in-home changes to make a real difference to climate change.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandOnehunga locals to get recycling centreAuckland Council is planning to open 12 recycling centres by 2024.15 Aug 12:01 AM
KahuIwi consultation on Kermadecs 'rushed and superficial' - FinlaysonFormer National Cabinet Minister says previous Govt's consultation with iwi was flawed.09 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandCutting waste at source in Government's new rulesEugenie Sage said a well-designed scheme would minimise an increase in costs to consumers08 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandErosion maps 'frightened the hell out of a lot of people'Harbourside homeowners say councils should do more to help people defend their properties06 Aug 05:44 PM
New ZealandNZ genetic engineering laws 'old and tired', top scientist saysTop scientist says NZ's GE laws are "old and tired", amid calls for national discussion.30 Jul 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPlastic bag ban: 60 retailers already dobbed inOne month on from the plastic bag ban, we reveal how many businesses flouted the ban.30 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandFocus on climate change at heart of major RMA shake-upThe Government has unveiled plans for revisions to the Resource Management Act.23 Jul 09:30 PM
EnvironmentSage happy with Tauranga's hi-tech recycling projectMinister in town to visit transfer station.17 Jul 07:26 PM
New ZealandKiwis dob in plastic bag ban floutersAttitudes and behaviours changed: Kiwis by and large accept single-use plastic bag ban.05 Jul 06:53 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Government by the bureaucratsComment: If civil servants are running the show, what are the politicians for?05 Jul 12:00 AM
