OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Concrete solutions to cut carbon dioxideCOMMENT: Making cement for concrete is responsible for about 8 per cent of emissions.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: New Zealand's fittest cityThe rankings are being launched in Auckland today.04 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandSOUL sister: Pania Newton explains why she's leading the Ihumātao protestProtest leader opens up about why she won't give up the fight for her people's land.29 Jul 11:49 PM
EnvironmentNorthland DHB files toxic air appeal in Environment CourtNorthland DHB challenges aspects of the proposed Regional Plan on air and water quality.24 Jul 10:00 PM
EnvironmentHealth cost from dust in Northland $3m a yearDust from unsealed roads is killing one Northlander every two years.23 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandCould 'plastic shaming' help NZ's waste woes?A marketing researcher says "plastic shaming" could help drive a green consumer shift.22 Jul 09:32 PM
New ZealandSimon Bridges: Government fails to lead by example on electric vehiclesSimon Bridges says when it comes to Govt and EVs, it is 'do as we say, not as we do.'21 Jul 04:28 AM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Driving drives up microplastic pollutionCOMMENT: No legislation in place to reduce these tyre-emitted microplastics.19 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: We've had the bag pulled over our headsCOMMENT: The plastic bag ban might be the present Government's most memorable achievement.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandOil spill north of Cape Reinga being investigatedOily seabirds and fishing gear were the first sign something was amiss.03 Jul 02:18 AM
New ZealandDOC calls in the troops to help clean up West CoastThe Defence Force is going on rubbish duty on the West Coast.02 Jul 07:18 AM
New ZealandAre washing machines to blame for Auckland's microplastic scourge?Auckland's coastal environment has been found to be teeming with plastic particles.01 Jul 11:27 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council taken to court over stormwater planAuckland Council challenged over consent allowing it to send stormwater into environment.01 Jul 01:13 AM
New ZealandExpert: How to keep leached plastic out of your bodyRe-using ice cream containers for kids' lunchboxes not such a good idea, expert warns.30 Jun 02:10 AM
New ZealandPlastic bag ban: Five things you need to knowThe single-use plastic bag ban kicking in tomorrow is more complicated than it sounds.30 Jun 12:00 AM
PoliticsLetters: Small actions make changeEvery garment not synthetic used by you is a tiny part of the solution.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents to walk out again to save climateStudents' third climate strike will coincide with a UN summit.24 Jun 04:42 AM
New ZealandCouncil take action on oil dumping in Papakura streamA company in Papakura has been allegedly dumping oil in the Slippery Creek since 2017.24 Jun 04:28 AM
New ZealandFocus Live Earlier: Council take action on oil dumping in Papakura streamCouncil take action on oil dumping in Papakura stream after call to action from community.Watch24 Jun 04:13 AM
EnvironmentA local answer to water pollutionA Doubtless Bay catchment group says it has the technology to tackle water pollution.19 Jun 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEating a credit card each week: 5 bleak figures about ocean pollutionA new report finds we eat 5 grams of plastic a week. Here are four other shock statistics.13 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandTraffic pollution levels in Auckland were compared with city in Japan - and the news isn't goodAuckland had higher levels of a harmful compound when compared with a Japanese city.03 Jun 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Rail on track but climate challenges ignoredComment: When will Government change their emphasis on solving the biggest crisis of all.30 May 05:00 PM
WorldChina's dirty secret: Mysterious ozone-destroying pollution has been tracedLast year scientists discovered that one part of the world was flouting emissions rules.22 May 11:57 PM
New ZealandBottles dumped on beach in plastic protestPeople are protesting against plans to grow the Eastern Bay's water bottling industry.20 May 12:06 AM
Environment$8m to improve freedom camping woesThe Government money is for operating costs such as enforcement and temporary facilities.17 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe zero carbon bill: Hawke's Bay really needs it, council chair saysThere were clear skies in China on Wednesday as Hawke's Bay choked on fire fumes.09 May 04:57 AM
New ZealandFoamy discharge in Waikato River remains a mysteryIt may be days before the cause of the foam in the Waikato River is known.29 Apr 08:34 AM
New ZealandWarning after massive oil spill in CoromandelMotorists have been warned to "exercise extreme caution" after large oil spill.29 Apr 02:27 AM
KahuRāhui disregard: Tourists swamp Mermaid Pools despite plea to stay awayUnfamiliarity with Maori culture leads to a breach of rāhui at famous Northland pools.23 Apr 08:00 PM
World'Catastrophic' decline threatening the EarthIt's easy to think this is someone else's problem and there's nothing we can do.21 Apr 01:30 AM
New ZealandSpecial Report: The tragedy of our environment in four dismal figuresA sweeping audit has revealed an environment under attack from virtually every direction.17 Apr 11:00 PM
EnvironmentJudge hands down $140,000 in fines for effluent spillOwners of the southern hemisphere's largest stockyards were fined for effluent discharge.16 Apr 05:00 PM
