PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRow over Auckland wharf extension: Minister steps inDavid Parker has some issues over filling in the Waitematā Harbour with more concrete.15 May 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Quick fix is no fix for our failing citiesCouncils say Govt's planned Development Authority is no substitute for reforming RMA.11 Apr 05:00 PM
Sustainable business & financeTop 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.02 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: No hiding in the forests with climate changeComment: More trees can only buy us time — the real need is to cut emissions.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCould this '70s throwback slim our waste-line?There a growing calls to revive a 1970s throw-back: the bottle deposit scheme.03 Mar 12:15 AM
New ZealandMopping up and moving on: Kaiaua a year on from devastating floodA year ago Kaiaua was devastated by a monster storm.22 Dec 04:00 PM
EnvironmentRecycling crusader Marty HoffartStatistics show Kiwis are one of the worst recyclers in the world, says Marty Hoffart.22 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandNationwide river stocktake needed after 'disturbing' findingsDisease-causing bacteria and antibiotic-resistant E. coli detected in Canterbury rivers.19 Dec 12:02 AM
New ZealandBlanket ban: No more single-use plastic bags after JulyEnvironment Ministry comes down hard on plastic pollution.17 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandCouncillors want end to Queen St car-parkingCar parks could be removed to widen Queen St for pedestrians, bikes and e-scooters.17 Dec 03:38 AM
New ZealandHow NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per centMany farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.06 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandTotal single-use plastic bag ban within six monthsNo retailers will be excluded from a ban on all single-use plastic bags.23 Nov 12:00 PM
New ZealandNo acute health risk, Ohakea residents toldScheme for uncontaminated water at Ōhakea takes another step forward22 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandJames 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.22 Oct 11:38 PM
New ZealandHome fires, exhaust fumes, blight NZ's air qualityEmissions from our woodburners and exhausts still the biggest threats to NZ's air quality.17 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandThe 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.13 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt dicing with Maori powerCOMMENT: Govt is taking a more controlling approach to engagement with the treaty partner.12 Oct 04:00 PM
EnvironmentOverall improvement in many facets of freshwaterMixed results in 10-year trend for region waterways.06 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandProtesters arrested at gorge gold siteProtesters say they are highlighting a "huge contradiction" in the Government's policy.15 Sep 12:16 AM
KahuTribe demands direct water talks with GovtInfluential tribe is demanding direct engagement and hints at court action.16 Aug 07:42 AM
EnvironmentPFAS contaminant a worldwide concern, research ongoingGovernment moves to supply safe water, provide blood tests for residents.10 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandOne pond near Ohakea so contaminated it has been fencedThird round of tests goes wider, continues to find contamination.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoctors urged to back fresh effort on climate changeHealth professionals have been urged to back Govt's proposed Zero Carbon Act.16 Jul 02:24 AM
New ZealandOutgoing Sir Peter Gluckman: 'It's been a privileged position'Outgoing PM's science adviser Sir Peter Gluckman reflects on his decade in the top role.27 Jun 02:12 AM
New ZealandWatchdog needed to halt freshwater decline - forumA new commission should be created to help stop decline of our waterways, top forum says.26 Jun 02:57 AM
New ZealandMinister downplays reports of imminent plastic-bag banEugenie Sage wants to phase out single-use plastic bags but no decision has been made.05 Jun 05:19 AM
EconomyCompanies put an end to plastic pollutionIt we don't act now, more plastic will be in the oceans than fish.04 Jun 07:46 PM
New ZealandHas New Zealand failed its environment?50 years on from the Manapouri saga, NZ's laws have failed its environment, writer argues.03 Jun 02:40 AM
New ZealandRecyclables stockpiled around country 'not sustainable'China's new ban on many recyclables has caused bigger headaches than expected for NZ.30 May 11:18 PM
KahuWaikato River iwi trust welcomes ministers' scrutinyIwi trust at the centre of accountability concerns invites ministers to see achievements.27 May 12:48 AM
OpinionOpinion: Council, stay out of waste industryCompeting with more efficient private operators to do it is folly.23 May 05:00 PM
OpinionSteven Carden: Farm changes only way to goCOMMENT: Pāmu, NZ's biggest farming company, has seen future and it is sustainable.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister announces end of charter schoolsOpposition attacks ruling, saying applications the only lifeline for charter schools.09 May 04:03 AM
New ZealandEditorial: David Parker's waterway plan needs more clarityThe work of farmers fencing streams is paying water quality dividends but more to do.08 May 05:00 PM
