New ZealandDon't swim: 52% impure NZ riversMore than half of monitored recreational sites on our rivers are unsafe for swimming, a report has revealed.16 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandRena chemicals worry scientistsScientists are ramping up surveying over concerns for dangerous substances that were stowed onboard the MV Rena in shipping containers and lost at sea.11 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionSam Judd: What's killing our killer whales?Sam Judd looks at the effect of plastic and toxins on marine life - particularly killer whales.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHauraki Gulf: Planning for the futureAs valuable to marine life as it is prized by humans, the Hauraki Gulf is in decline. Though solutions seem as elusive as the gulf's fish stocks, a groundswell is building for collaboration.24 Aug 05:30 PM
EnvironmentClean air tests choked by lack of actionAir 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.03 Aug 05:30 PM
CommoditiesChina's coal conundrum: choking on solutionsCoal made China rich - and dirty. Now the world's biggest polluter wants to clean up.26 Apr 07:00 PM
