EnvironmentRemoval of rocks leaves headland exposed, kills musselsResident and hapū unhappy with "cheap fix" for coastal erosion18 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandHow NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per centMany farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.06 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandCollins: Govt supporters would be 'pretty good at the inquisition'Crusher Collins slams Labour Government in front of Whanganui retirees.22 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew super-lobby group wants to see RMA overhauledResource Reform group wants the Govt to "stop tinkering around the edges" of RMA reform.19 Nov 02:48 AM
New ZealandGovt to reverse 'objectionable changes' made to RMA by NationalEnvironment Minister David Parker says RMA is "underperforming" in some critical areas.08 Nov 03:57 AM
New Zealand'Breakthrough' plan for NZ's vanishing natureCouncils would be required to map hot-spots for native species under new recommendations.25 Oct 02:25 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Drums of water war echoing in pipelineCOMMENT: Minister's lack of action on vital resource letting council dig in defences.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand$100k in fines after cruise ship grounds in NZ's remote subantarctic islandsCaptain decided to continue cruise to Auckland Islands after the ship's grounding.02 Oct 02:38 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council cops flak over heritage blunderAn 80-year Grey Lynn resident is depressed after losing his sun, view and privacy.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree of four NZ freshwater fish 'staring extinction in the face'A new study looking at plight of native fish and land use change paints a grim picture.09 Sep 10:00 PM
EnvironmentNitrogen leaching maximums to be raisedChanging numbers on table will not increase nitrogen in waterways, councillors say17 Aug 07:00 PM
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
