Trump administration finalises coal plant pollution rollback
Former EPA officials warned the move will harm public health.
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Drinking water study raises fresh concern over intensive farming
Parts of NZ sourcing drinking water from rivers regularly polluted with harmful pathogens.
Seven in 10 Kiwis want a green Covid-19 recovery - survey
Seven in 10 Kiwis want Covid-19 economic recovery to be green one, new survey shows.
Freezer full of meat dumped by Clive River
Unpleasant sight and smell gets a frosty reception, but may be shelved as a cold case.
Auckland river and stream faecal contamination 'widespread' - report
Rivers in urban catchments had the poorest scores.
Long-forgotten landfill on East Coast leaves beach littered with rubbish
An East Coast community is reeling after landfill breach.
Local Focus: Natural solution for Lowes Pit pollution
Lake to be filled in with a gravel filter. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Moerewa residents angry about new meatworks boiler
Maori settlement concerned about air quality from new boiler at freezing works.
Local Focus: Permanent fire ban proposed for Hawke's Bay
An all-year fire ban is planned for Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Wellington council puts brakes on city speed limit
Since 2014 police have attended 492 crashes in the zone where speeds will be reduced.
Concerns PPE gloves and masks are clogging up Kiwi coastlines
Volunteers have seen a significant amount of PPE litter on New Zealand beaches.
New Govt water reforms miss mark on nitrogen pollution, advocates say
The Govt has unveiled reforms to clean up our rivers, but water campaigners aren't happy.
Lockdown makes Mt Everest visible again with drop in air pollution
As air pollution in Northern India drops to record lows, residents captured a view they thought they would never see again. Video / AP / Abhushan Gautam
Calls to 'lock in' Auckland's 'pandemic surge' in cycling, walking during lockdown
Experts say it will also help the city reach its goal of halving carbon emissions by 2030.
Roads nearly empty as lockdown continues
The upside to the lockdown: Fewer cars and trucks, less pollution a lower road toll.
Dramatic improvement in Auckland air quality
Auckland's bare motorways have brought one positive: a big boost for city air quality.
Backyards could be dug up to fix icky water connections
Pipes plugged into the stormwater system means wastewater is ending up where it shouldn't.
Letters: Petrol cheaper in Bay
On returning to Whanganui and NZ$2.18/2.19 a litre, one could only be incredulous.
Microplastics in NZ green-lipped mussels
Microplastics have been found in green-lipped mussels - and the implications are unclear.
Air pollution: how much NO2 are city dwellers breathing?
A team of scientists measured nitrogen oxide levels in 50 homes on a busy Wellington road.
Editorial: Our new plastic demon is hiding in plain sight
Editorial: Our washing machines are putting the environment in a spin.
BP's long-term ambition to achieve net-zero emissions
BP's goals include becoming a net zero emitter in its own production.
Frank Greenall: VR goggles for election MooTube
It's great to be a Kiwi after the Tooth Fairy has waved her wand in the Year of Delivery.
Microplastics: Finger pointed at washing machines
Investigation into Auckland microplastic pollution points to fibres from washing clothes.
NZ's stunning night sky: Why you should enjoy it this summer
NZ has some of the darkest night skies on Earth. So why have we lost our connection?
Toxic foam: Defence Force's $125k PR contractor spend
Land and water surrounding Defence Force bases have been contaminated by toxic foam.
Will NZ's skies glow orange again? As long as Oz burns
Our skies could glow orange again, as long as Australia's bushfires continue to burn.
Where are NZ's worst swimming spots?
Dozens of popular swimming spots have been designated as no-go zones as summer heats up.
The price of recycling old laptops: Toxic fumes in Thailand's lungs
New York Times: Southeast Asia residents concerned for health as E-waste industry booms.
'Looks like hell': World reacts with horror as Australia burns
Media outlets around the world have reacted, saying the country is "choking" as it burns.
'More to do' – Ardern reveals next steps in fight against plastics
The PM revealed a number of projects the Government is looking into to reduce plastics.
Smoke and dust from Aussie bushfires turn NZ glaciers pink
New Zealand's famous glaciers are known for being pristine and white. Not any more.
Editorial: NZ's excuses on plastic pollution fail to stack up
EDITORIAL: Recycling is not actually an achievement but an acceptance of failure.
From high school drop-out to adidas high-flyer
Zion Armstrong has transformed from a cash-strapped Kiwi sprinter to an adidas high-flyer