Cutting waste at source in Government's new rules
Eugenie Sage said a well-designed scheme would minimise an increase in costs to consumers
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Erosion maps 'frightened the hell out of a lot of people'
Harbourside homeowners say councils should do more to help people defend their properties
NZ genetic engineering laws 'old and tired', top scientist says
Top scientist says NZ's GE laws are "old and tired", amid calls for national discussion.
Plastic bag ban: 60 retailers already dobbed in
One month on from the plastic bag ban, we reveal how many businesses flouted the ban.
Focus on climate change at heart of major RMA shake-up
The Government has unveiled plans for revisions to the Resource Management Act.
Sage happy with Tauranga's hi-tech recycling project
Minister in town to visit transfer station.
Kiwis dob in plastic bag ban flouters
Attitudes and behaviours changed: Kiwis by and large accept single-use plastic bag ban.
Matthew Hooton: Government by the bureaucrats
Comment: If civil servants are running the show, what are the politicians for?
Only one business pinged over plastic bags
Single-use plastic shopping bags banned in New Zealand from today onwards.
$40m from PGF will seek ideas on reducing plastic waste
The Government wants ideas that will be up and running by 2020
Plastic bag ban: $100,000 fine for non-complying retailers
Mystery shopper-style audits will to carried out to catch retailers breaking the law.
Intensive farming rules divide council, environment groups
Environmentalists want plan change "called in" - Horizons chairman opposed to it.
Mike Hosking: Kids' climate protest nothing but hot air
COMMENT: The whole climate debate has become farcical.
Govt launches investigation into Otago Regional Council
The Government has launched an investigation into the Otago Regional Council.
Row over Auckland wharf extension: Minister steps in
David Parker has some issues over filling in the Waitematā Harbour with more concrete.
Brian Fallow: Quick fix is no fix for our failing cities
Councils say Govt's planned Development Authority is no substitute for reforming RMA.
Top thinker: Why NZ's economy has to go 'circular'
A circular economy could solve NZ's waste woes and free up billions, a top thinker says.
Brian Fallow: No hiding in the forests with climate change
Comment: More trees can only buy us time — the real need is to cut emissions.
Could this '70s throwback slim our waste-line?
There a growing calls to revive a 1970s throw-back: the bottle deposit scheme.
Mopping up and moving on: Kaiaua a year on from devastating flood
A year ago Kaiaua was devastated by a monster storm.
Recycling crusader Marty Hoffart
Statistics show Kiwis are one of the worst recyclers in the world, says Marty Hoffart.
Nationwide river stocktake needed after 'disturbing' findings
Disease-causing bacteria and antibiotic-resistant E. coli detected in Canterbury rivers.
Blanket ban: No more single-use plastic bags after July
Environment Ministry comes down hard on plastic pollution.
Councillors want end to Queen St car-parking
Car parks could be removed to widen Queen St for pedestrians, bikes and e-scooters.
How NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per cent
Many farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.
Total single-use plastic bag ban within six months
No retailers will be excluded from a ban on all single-use plastic bags.
No acute health risk, Ohakea residents told
Scheme for uncontaminated water at Ōhakea takes another step forward
James Shaw on climate: 'We have to give it our best shot'
James Shaw, attending a climate summit in Poland, discusses NZ's agenda with the Herald.
Home fires, exhaust fumes, blight NZ's air quality
Emissions from our woodburners and exhausts still the biggest threats to NZ's air quality.
The death of a lake: 'We fix it or rename it Lake Horror-whenua'
Looking for clarity in the murk of a polluted lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Audrey Young: Govt dicing with Maori power
COMMENT: Govt is taking a more controlling approach to engagement with the treaty partner.
Overall improvement in many facets of freshwater
Mixed results in 10-year trend for region waterways.
Protesters arrested at gorge gold site
Protesters say they are highlighting a "huge contradiction" in the Government's policy.
Tribe demands direct water talks with Govt
Influential tribe is demanding direct engagement and hints at court action.