LifestyleZero packaging is miles better than recyclable packagingHere's what happens when you recycle soft plastics, and why Ethically Kate chooses not to.15 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Falling from the sky - the plastic dropping on AucklandAlarming levels of microplastics found in Auckland air raise questions for human health.11 Dec 04:34 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportThree Waters 'the right thing to do’ - Grant RobertsonGovernment will press ahead with plans for co-governance in Three Waters reforms.21 Nov 03:59 PM
New ZealandAnger over 700 illegal rubbish dumping reports, zero prosecutions launchedCouncil says identifying offenders is challenging - but it had spoken with 60 people.10 Nov 07:49 PM
World'Headed for a global catastrophe': UN says climate action efforts ‘highly inadequate’"We’ll zip past 1.5C, past 2C and - heaven help us - even 2.5 or 3C.”27 Oct 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElisabeth EastherLiam Prince: 'We live in a very wasteful world'The Zero waste and circular economy advocate talks to Elisabeth Easther.26 Sep 04:00 PM
CrimeEx-Whangārei mayor fined $15,500 for air pollution, refused discharge without convictionThe judge said Stan Semenoff took two years to finally school his staff on handling fires.15 Sep 02:04 AM
New ZealandBromley stench: Woman wins fight with council over air purifiers' costVickie Walker owns two air purifiers bought since rotten stench emerged earlier this year.23 Aug 07:06 PM
EnvironmentMangled mutton making a mess at Ngaruroro RiverThe person who put sheep skins and offal in a stream at Maraekakaho wanted to feed eels11 Jul 10:44 PM
TravelNorilsk: Why people come to the 'most depressing city on earth'The Russian town of Norilsk is closer to the North Pole than it is to Moscow.26 Jun 09:21 PM
EnvironmentWhat will it take for NZ to act to protect the ocean?Two Olympic gold medallists are heading to UN Ocean Conference to champion a healthy sea.25 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: I'm sorry Bromley - $41m is too muchThe council's decided it will move its composting plant out of the suburb.25 May 12:27 AM
New ZealandDriver dumps sewage in protected stream instead of facility so he can go homeKyle Maitai didn't want to drive to Kawerau; instead dumping the sewage into a canal.23 May 03:05 AM
New Zealand'Not right': Illegal rubbish dumping covers million dollar streetElevation St in Flat Bush is the most littered street in Auckland, according to locals.18 May 04:59 AM
WorldGlobal pollution kills 9 million people a year, study findsPollution of all types responsible for 9 million deaths a year globally.17 May 11:14 PM
New ZealandWithout a plan, New Zealand risks a biodiversity extinction crisisNature in NZ is in trouble, with many species and habitats at risk of disappearing.09 May 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesDetails revealed of mining company's tunnels under conservation landOceanaGold is relying on mining under conservation land between Waihi and Whangamata.04 May 05:00 PM
OpinionChlöe Swarbrick: Don't look up - or out to sea - in NZClimate change is here - whether or not our path ends in catastrophe is up to all of us.03 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Swamp gas' detected at damaged Christchurch wastewater plantTests have detected hydrogen sulfide and odorous methyl mercaptan in the area.02 May 08:26 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed as birds and fish die on lakeSome of the birds were barely alive when they found them and dying in front of them.08 Apr 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentWhanganui: stink at meatworks came from helping handAffco says an odour problem was due to taking on extra rendering.08 Apr 05:00 PM
EnvironmentYoung Whangārei student starts cool initiative to save the environmentAluminium foil packets fused together to make thermal blankets for the needy.28 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessSealord to investigate box waste on Otago beachMore than 50 cardboard boxes washed up on the Otago Peninsula this week.25 Mar 10:15 PM
EnvironmentWaikato takes action against climate changeImpact Hub Waikato is hosting an event to develop solutions to local climate challenges.25 Mar 09:35 PM
LifestyleAlarming study about microplasticsMicroplastics have been detected in human adult blood for the first time.25 Mar 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt HeathMatt Heath: Why you shouldn't throw apple cores out car windowsOPINION: Do the right thing or become a fruit fascist, with no love for your country.13 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldClimate change brings extreme, early impact to South AmericaGlobal warming is altering the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events.01 Mar 11:20 PM
EnvironmentFlorida plan has fed manatees 25 tons of lettuceStarving manatees fed over 25 tons of lettuce by humans seems to help recovery.17 Feb 05:59 AM
WorldExplainer: How China got blue skies in time for OlympicsBeijing's air still has a long way to go, but is measurably better than past years.08 Feb 08:03 AM
WorldTurtles dying from eating trash show plastics scourge in UAEWaves of dead turtles are washing up on the beach in Kalba in the United Arab Emirates.08 Feb 06:23 AM
WorldClever crows trained to pick up cigarette butts in the big smokeSwedes have a bird-brained scheme to keep their streets clean.01 Feb 09:44 PM
New ZealandFactory fire causes evacuations, toxic oil slick in Kaiapoi riverFactory fire sends toxic oil into the Waimakariri River mouth.30 Jan 07:30 AM
World'Years-long damage': Scientists warn unprecedented environment in TongaVolcanic explosion could harm Tonga's environment for years to come.19 Jan 10:00 PM
TravelAirlines and environmentalists unite against destructive industry ruleEnvironmentalists and airlines have joined forces to fight a destructive aviation rule.07 Jan 05:00 AM
