KahuAuckland iwi's plan to 'mainstream' kaitiakitanga"There is nothing in this plan we haven't been saying the last 150 years," says iwi.07 Aug 06:35 AM
New ZealandTiming of mining prospect offers 'unfortunate' - ministerForest and Bird is outraged new South Island mining prospecting areas have been opened up.25 Jul 07:45 AM
BusinessUnique court ruling ends decade of 'vexatious' legal actionDecision a first under Environment Court's new powers22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRay Avery: Court delay may scuttle 'Million Babies' concertEnvironment Court is not expected to rule on concert until October.20 Jul 11:14 PM
EnvironmentDairy effluent affects stream for 2.2kmDirectors of Block 8 Farm fined $54,000 in Environment Court14 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandWatchdog needed to halt freshwater decline - forumA new commission should be created to help stop decline of our waterways, top forum says.26 Jun 02:57 AM
New ZealandCouncil closes in on people who dumped oil barrels at PihaCharges look set to be laid against a company, company director and an employee.20 Jun 05:14 AM
OpinionEconomists: The free market tide is on the turnCOMMENT: Okura decision and Treasury paper suggest free market is no longer dominant.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandThousands of RMA breaches - prosecutions fallingWhy are thousands of breaches under the Resource Management Act not being prosecuted?14 Jun 03:56 AM
New ZealandTwo families homeless, others isolated as logs hit East Coast bridgesEnvironmentalists demand end to clearfelling after logs exacerbate Tolaga Bay flooding.05 Jun 06:06 AM
New ZealandHas New Zealand failed its environment?50 years on from the Manapouri saga, NZ's laws have failed its environment, writer argues.03 Jun 02:40 AM
BusinessGravel extractors grind neighbours' gearsRussell Roads has paid handsomely for resource consent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 May 08:01 PM
New ZealandShane Jones: Use machines, not migrantsJones has "deep doubts" about delivering on infrastructure without planning reform.18 May 05:10 AM
New ZealandGreenest Budget ever, says Greens leader ShawWhat's touted as the "the greenest Budget ever" puts over $600m toward environment areas.17 May 02:48 AM
New ZealandNew Govt water plan would curb intensificationTough measures aim to control pollution in rural waterways.06 May 03:47 AM
KahuMāori fume at jagged Te Mata Peak trackAnother u-turn over the Te Mata Peak track. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Mar 08:19 PM
OpinionGrant McLachlan: Council officials make mockery of Unitary PlanCOMMENT: There is little point having Auckland Unitary Plan if council planners ignore it.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHauraki Gulf headache: Snapper, sharks, trevally stocks collapseSlow action and conflict are dogging efforts to stop the Hauraki Gulf's steady decline.01 Mar 09:05 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'District Councils lack expertise for mangrove management'Mangroves protect coastlines and reduce carbon loading. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Feb 10:05 PM
KahuCollins: National is too far to the leftNational rivals dispute the level of change they would bring to the top job.16 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Ardern's Waitangi missionCOMMENT: Winston Peters should deal with iwi over royalty for bottled water exports.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWetlands wipe-out: 'We must protect the last 10%'Conservation Minister says NZ must protect the last 10 per cent of its natural wetlands.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSwamp kauri court case could sink Northland enviro groupCourt costs and battle fatigue could force a Northland environmental group into recess21 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil may face legal action if homes floodedA resident's association has put the Christchurch City Council on notice.04 Dec 07:42 PM
New ZealandFed Farmers drop Northland GMO appealFederated Farmers signals the end of lengthy legal saga over GMO regulation in Northland.01 Nov 02:45 AM
New ZealandWhat new govt may mean for science, environmentWhat could a change of government mean for New Zealand's environment and science sectors?19 Oct 10:11 PM
New ZealandMost Kiwis back charging for water use - surveyMost Kiwis across town and country think water use should come with a cost, survey finds.19 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandQ&A: When taking water hurts our fish lifeChanging the flow rates of our rivers hurt the fish within them. A scientist explains why.30 Aug 04:09 AM
New ZealandPassions high over natural assetsWhat policies are parties proposing to manage and protect our natural resources?23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2017 policy: Affordable housingHow will each party make housing more affordable?20 Aug 05:00 PM
EnergyLocal Focus: Mining in the Coromandel?MBIE appeal could make it easier. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Aug 06:29 PM
KahuCompany taking water owned mainly abroadNZ Pure Blue Springs reveals Chinese and Australian investors own 61 per cent between them25 Jul 06:05 AM
New ZealandFeelings run high over homeless villageVillage offering transitional housing for the homeless has stirred neighbours' opposition.18 Jul 06:07 PM
New ZealandFrench Connection: Boosting our greeneryThe final part of the Herald's French Connection series looks at unlocking green spaces.13 Jul 05:00 PM
