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National scraps crucial environmental report

Brian Rudman: Fast-tracking council plan is misguided

Editorial: Disgraceful river quality

It is appalling that so many of our rivers are not clean enough for swimming.The reason is obvious. This is a farming country.

Don't swim: 52% impure NZ rivers

More than half of monitored recreational sites on our rivers are unsafe for swimming, a report has revealed.

Bid to cut appeals draws fire

Clean air tests choked by lack of action

Air pollution from motor vehicles will kill about 255 Kiwis this year - and while we've got emissions standards, there's no serious testing regime in place.

Cost of Rena clean-up rises to $130 million

Fran O'Sullivan: It's time to make Rena owners responsible

Rena salvage cost skyrockets

Rena spill: 'Shame on you' - furious locals slam officials

'Dramatic turnaround' in RMA consents speed

NZ air pollution not as bad as report suggested

Incorrect figures were used in a report that found local cities' air quality was poorer than any major Australian city.

Coroner highlights the dangers of helium

A recommendation that helium gas be classified as a hazardous substance after it was used in two suicides has been rejected by the environment minister.

TV takeback a drop in bucket of e-waste - Labour

New rules for ocean oil exploration

Exide suit threat just posturing, says Smith

Battery recycling plant to sue Government

Ignoring lessons from history proves deadly