WorldAir pollution kills up to 500,000 a yearThe equivalent of the population of the Wellington region dies each year in China because of air pollution, according to the country's former Health Minister.08 Jan 04:30 PM
EnergyOil man: I understand the protestsVeteran New Zealand oilman Rob Jager says he can understand concern over deep water drilling off New Zealand's coast.24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ rivers face increasing pollutionNZ rivers and swimming spots will increasingly be polluted by algae and contain fewer fish as the dairy boom continues, an environmental watchdog has warned.21 Nov 02:18 AM
OpinionSam Judd: Global Partnership on Marine LitterIn the last of a three-part series, Young New Zealander of the Year and CEO of the Sustainable Coastlines Charitable Trust ,Sam Judd, discusses the United Nations Environment Programs’ Global Partnership on Marine Litter.31 Oct 06:20 PM
EnergyBlow-up over oil blowout studyA Greenpeace-commissioned report shows dramatic blow-out effects of a deep-sea oil spill, but the industry says it's "science fiction".22 Oct 09:05 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Wasted on waterEvery day, millions of tons of inadequately treated sewage, industrial and agricultural waste enters the world's waterways, writes Sam Judd.21 Oct 06:48 PM
OpinionSam Judd: Our nutrient worldSam Judd writes that perhaps the biggest environmental problem we currently face is the contamination of our waterways by nutrients.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandParties throw spanner in RMA worksUnited Future and the Maori Party have teamed up to block the Government’s major reforms of the Resource Management Act.10 Sep 10:29 PM
New ZealandCBD gets air health checkScientists are keen to discover what effect the hustle and bustle of downtown Auckland has on those who walk its streets every day.19 Aug 05:30 PM
CommoditiesMobil fights clean up billA petrol company says it should not have to pay clean-up costs for decades of petrochemical pollution on prime waterfront land.19 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Black Drain' pollution bill trashedA law change to limit how long companies can discharge pollution into New Zealand's waterways has been shot down by a parliamentary select committee.12 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionSudhvir Singh: Generation Zero's transport visionThe current school holiday-related reduction in traffic demonstrates our roading network works well when we take cars off the road, writes Sudhvir Singh.29 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ air pollution as bad as overseasCommuters in Auckland and Christchurch are exposed to levels of air pollution similar to those found in other large cities around the world, a new study reveals.29 Jul 04:33 AM
New ZealandSalvage firm to pay for your wrappersA fast-growing global company which salvages non-recyclable waste items and turns them into new products is about to be launched in New Zealand.28 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandAwards target rubbishy packagingIndividually wrapped coffee servings, plastic-wrapped produce in polystyrene trays and the 180 million disposable cups Kiwis use a year are choking our landfills unnecessarily.26 Jul 08:28 PM
New ZealandBody fluids leak from waste bagsNearly one in three bags containing human body parts taken during healthcare procedures have leaked on their way to disposal.15 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionGarth Harris, Ron Martin and Jim Syme: Busy beaches no place for reserveGarth Harris, Ron Martin and Jim Syme argue against a new marine reserve proposed for an area off the coast of Waiheke Island. "How would this area of Waiheke cope with such a visitor attraction? "09 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandBeach pollution a mysteryScientists are trying to solve the mystery cause of persistent high levels of water pollution at some of Auckland's west coast beaches.23 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionTullia Jack: Hygiene hype deserves a rethinkIf you're worried about dressing ethically, chances are you think about sweatshop conditions in developing countries, writes Tullia Jack.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTroubled Waikato watersUp close, after it has travelled more than 300km, the Waikato River is so muddy that you cannot see your feet if you are standing just knee-deep beside its banks.17 May 05:30 PM
EnvironmentGreen car's maker seeks Kiwi salesNew Zealand is perfectly positioned to road-test the next generation of ultra sustainable "green cars", which could play a crucial role in our future, a visiting US innovator says.01 Apr 04:30 PM
