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‘Pristine night skies’: Kaikōura plans to dim the lights
Lights should be turned downwards and off when not needed to reduce light pollution.
'Zombie fish' causing concern for Northland's longest river
“We didn’t think too much of them until we started catching a lot of them."
Brassed: Town discovers surprise contamination source
Residents in the town should know by Friday if they can resume using the tap water.
Tokomaru River ruled out as source of lead contamination
Residents were told not to drink tap water on Tuesday as a precaution.
Opinion: Nations, corporations leading us into an unsustainable future – Dr Daniel Hikuroa
OPINION: Māori are responsible for ensuring the viability of land and resources.
'Dirty water': Kiwifruit orchard earthworks contaminate stream
Three Bay of Plenty companies have been fined for earthwork consent breaches.
Champion Portia captures best of Black Ferns spirit
Portia Woodman-Wickliffe typifies the spirit of her winning side.
Opinion: Budget-busting transport planning needs more political debate, not less
OPINION: NZ needs a broader discussion on what Tiriti-led transport policies look like.
Letters: New Aratere autopilot grounding theory; Razor's edge in ABs win
OPINION: 'Wow, thank goodness for a bit of a Beauden boost.'
Opinion: Five reasons why the Govt should slow down on raising speed limits
OPINION: The case for lower speeds is compelling: lives are saved, pollution is reduced.
Luxon compares Govt action plan to 'corporate turnaround'
Law and order will be the Government's focus.
NRC cracks down on defiant firelighter
A Northland council has been granted a court order to stop a resident lighting fires.
‘Heartbreaking’ reality of air pollution in Mount Maunganui
'The chronic exposure [to pollutants] that is creating the harm in our community.'
Is it safe? Inquiry into Northern Wairoa health called for
'Zombie' fish and years of pollution pushes Dargaville residents to call for inquiry.
Gisborne letters: Mining not the answer, Grey St mobility park
OPINION: As Sir David Attenborough once said: 'We have a finite environment – the planet.'
Letters: I'm nearly 80 – and ready to change for the planet's sake
OPINION: 'Our Government is intent on doing what we as a country have always done.'
Andrew Bayly: Why KiwiSaver is an untapped source of capital
OPINION: There is opportunity to leverage KiwiSaver for homegrown businesses.
Fieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiry
The appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.
Letters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen St
OPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'
Letters: Environmental protests won't pay the bills
OPINION: 'If we mine the land, it will heal, just as it has in the past.'
Mining sector body decries 'hysteria' in debate on fast-track bill
It comes just days after thousands marched in Auckland against the bill.
Government will reverse ban on oil and gas exploration
Offshore petroleum exploration was originally banned in 2018.
‘Zombie’ snapper caught in Auckland suggests disease more widespread
The sick snapper caught near Port Albert suggest the problem is widespread.
The plastic in your food that’s playing havoc with your gut health
From bottled water to tea bags, microplastics are finding their way into our bodies.
Iwi, forest manager call time on illegal rubbish dumping in Far North nature spot
'I won’t tolerate this rubbish and lack of respect for the environment,' says iwi leader.
Ethically Kate: New Zealand isn't as clean and green as the world thinks
OPINION: Comparing perception with reality and how we stack up with other countries.
Gisborne Herald letters: New crossing points, slash removal, public housing
What Gisborne people are thinking - our letters to the editor for May 17.
Wastewater flows into Hamilton stream after pump station failure
The council has asked people to keep themselves and their pets from entering the waterway.
Doctors warn: Human health risks from proposed $730m Kaipara waste-to-energy plant
Health concerns included toxins such as dioxins, heavy metals and gases.
Transport Minister announces Roads of Regional Significance project
Simeon Brown says NZTA will take on all associated decision-making responsibilities.
Rob Campbell: Those fighting for the environment are worlds apart but intrinsically linked
OPINION: The distance between the NZ Yacht Squadron HQ and the District Court is not far.
Letters: Tikanga Māori has no place in our secular legal system
OPINION: 'The role of the judiciary is to interpret our law, not to make new law.'
Mayor Wayne Brown bins long-term lease for Port of Auckland, sticks with status quo
The Auckland Mayor earlier warned that the 'manure hits the fan' if nothing changed.