World'Crunch time': Urgent warnings from scientists on climate trajectoryKey climate indicators are in uncharted territory; 'all moving in the wrong direction'.19 Jun 12:10 AM
New ZealandFar North residents fear logging slash threatens roads amid bad weatherA Far North couple have fears logging slash will threaten roads as winter nears.05 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessNZ gas supply reducing faster and sooner than expectedRevised forecasts have annual gas production falling below 100 petajoules by 2026.05 Jun 12:51 AM
WorldFirst Whanganui, now Paris: Calls for legal rights to protect River SeineIn 2017, New Zealand recognised the Whanganui River as a living entity.04 Jun 06:23 PM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' spill litters Hauraki Gulf beaches with thousands of plastic beadsOnly half of NZ plastic firms use measures to prevent nurdle spills.04 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandRare moth discovery could derail gold mine plansThe endemic and threatened moth species is only found in parts of Otago.26 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandHow Rotorua's air pollution transformation defied expectationsOnce breathing NZ's worst winter air, the city has shed its 20-year-old 'polluted' label.23 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom 'golden goose' to wastewater site: Farm plan sparks debateThe Pain Farm in Martinborough is the proposed site for a wastewater disposal facility.20 May 06:05 PM
New ZealandOyster farms to close after sewage overflows, Watercare fix years awayMahurangi Oysters owner Jim Aitken says 10 operators in the area are affected. 20 May 12:34 AM
WorldUS health secretary bathes in polluted creek on family outingAuthorities have described the spot as unsafe for swimming because of bacteria levels.14 May 05:10 AM
New Zealand'Leave it alone': Asbestos warning for Auckland beachgoersThe asbestos pieces, 5-10cm in size, are likely from historical construction waste.13 May 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumCapital markets reportThe hunt for equity: Fast-track ‘real game-changer’ for miningGold prices have reached record levels, touching US$3500 an ounce.13 May 04:59 PM
New Zealand'Nothing surprises': Illegal dumping leaves Auckland with costly clean-upMore than 1300 reports of illegal dumping are made each month in Auckland.09 May 04:59 AM
New ZealandThe cause of the milky stream at Guthrie Park 'The repair was completed on Monday afternoon by a Hastings council contractor.'29 Apr 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We need a culture shift if Kiwis are to follow the Govt down the EV roadOPINON: Over 80% of NZ's electricity comes from renewable sources, benefiting EVs.27 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumManufacturingFashion: The next frontier for clean tech as textile waste mountsFashion emits 8% to 10% of greenhouse gases yearly, more than aviation.26 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanInside the climate debate that quietly rocked the National Party OPINION: A Government climate policy sparked a National Party civil war.25 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand‘Disgusting’: Cow guts dumped by beach highwayA cyclist found the cattle remains near Te Ahiaua Reserve on Tuesday morning.24 Apr 05:27 AM
Energy'Energy security': Genesis keen to keep Huntly unit runningGenesis says talks are continuing about keeping Huntly's Rankines going for longer. 23 Apr 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: We must navigate change on shipping emissionsOPINION: Shipping carries 99% of New Zealand's trade by volume.21 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldSalmon given antianxiety drugs take more risks, study findsYoung salmon in central Sweden must endure a gauntlet to migrate to the Baltic.20 Apr 07:08 PM
New ZealandIs Ashburton's water supply a health risk to babies? Council denies Greenpeace claims Greenpeace tests have shown high nitrate levels in Ashburton's drinking water.15 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Absurd': Expert disputes 'impossible' theory after thousands of eels dieMike Joy called claims about natural causes 'impossible'.10 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandWatch: Thousands of dead eels wash up on Canterbury beachEnvironment Canterbury said the deaths were due to poorly timed migration.04 Apr 11:35 PM
New ZealandProperties rezoned for future mining OceanaGold had sought to rezone 47 properties in residential areas.02 Apr 01:11 AM
New Zealand‘Toilets and rubbish pits’: Queenstown council’s new move on freedom campersThe new bylaw comes in response to a call for the council to crack down on the campers.20 Mar 07:51 AM
New Zealand‘Dangerous and reckless’: Police escort mining company truck away from protestersThe protesters dismissed mining company OceanaGold's description, saying it was 'low-key'.27 Feb 05:17 AM
New Zealand‘Highly unusual’: Superyacht with dirty hull allowed in Hauraki Gulf regattaThe Sea Eagle hosted Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown during its Hauraki Gulf trips.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog owner’s $700 vet bill after pet eats dead eel at popular Auckland waterfront walkOfficials say the Wattle Downs and Ōrākei Basin incidents are not connected.14 Feb 04:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: ‘Woke’ or not, political meddling in business sets dangerous precedent OPINION: It's not for politicians to decide if banks are too woke it is for shareholders.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNapier bans non-self-contained vehicles from freedom campingTwo new freedom camping sites are set to be introduced in Napier amid a shake-up.13 Feb 12:25 AM
PremiumPremiumSportSports Insider: Memo NZR – This is what happens when you ‘dance with the devil’'Dancing with the devil is easy; it's stepping away that's hard.'12 Feb 05:00 PM
BusinessGenesis Energy's plan to reduce coal dependencyGenesis has taken another step towards reducing its reliance on coal for Huntly. 10 Feb 02:16 AM
