Ron Frew: Freshwater proposals are much pain for minimal gain
Comment: Potential for social and economic distress on a scale not seen since the 1930s.
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Virginia Lake recommendations: 'We did what was practical'
Niwa report suggests ways to improve Rotokawau/Virginia Lake - some have been tried.
Brian Fallow: Glimmers of hope on climate
National and farmers' group suggest progress is possible on cutting greenhouse emissions.
Emissions trading scheme (ETS) Q&A: What just happened?
Confused about what happened with the Government's ETS announcement? Check out this Q&A
'We have listened to farmers' – Peters on Govt's ETS decision
The Govt says farmers won't go into the ETS, if they abide by new rules
ETS off the table for farmers – for now
The Govt has chosen to work with farmers which means they might avoid the ETS.
Fish being fed plastics in NZ pollution study
Scientists are learning about how microplastics affect fish – by feeding it to them.
Editorial: Freshwater reforms a concern on the farm
Editorial: Still waters run deep and cleaning the waters can cause deep resentment.
Zero Carbon Bill: Methane targets untouched despite strong lobbying
Environmentalists and farmers wanted the methane target to be fixed, not a range
Hawke's Bay welcomes five more kākā
Hawke's Bay's kākā population is growing, with five birds released on Sunday.
Sam McIvor: Freshwater proposals need to be fairer to farmers
Comment: Proposals will penalise farming systems with the lightest environmental touch.
Kauri unearthed at building site may hold ancient secrets
Kauri unearthed at a West Auckland building site may yield major climate change insights.
Napier's toilet flushing woes: Councillor calls for change as estuary threatened again by downpour
"We just can't go on like this. This is deja vu."
Nine groups call on Govt to get tough on water pollution
Nine groups call on Govt to set tougher standards to clean up NZ's lakes and rivers.
Let's join forces on climate change, says visiting Dutch PM
New Zealand and the Netherlands join forces in taking action against climate change
Sir Graham Henry: Stay on the ball for kiwi survival
COMMENT: The kiwi population has been declining at a rate of 2 per cent every year.
Why NZ urgently must keep a better watch on its oceans
Scientists propose new initiative to keep closer tabs on our fast-changing ocean estate.
Organic contaminants detected in two-thirds of NZ wells
Low levels of organic contaminants have been found in two thirds of the country's wells.
Residents furious after dam flushing leaves flurry of dead fish
Flushing of a Upper Hutt dam has left dozens of fish dead in the creek below.
Elizabeth Soal: Why freshwater plans have shocked farmers
COMMENT: It's clear planning changes need to happen quickly, and rules imposed swiftly.
NZ's big pest bust: how do we kill the last survivors?
Clever tech could help kill the last stragglers in our grand plan to be pest-free by 2050.
Berry shortage, rat plague behind starving kūkupa
Whangārei's Bird Recovery Centre is feeding an influx of hungry wood pigeons.
Freshwater clean-up operations not as effective - Auditor-General
Public spending more effective if a more co-ordinated approach had been taken.
Why NZ's rivers are still in a worrying state
Fresh data reveals worsening levels of E.Coli and nitrogen across 1400 NZ river sites.
Climate change test: How much do you know?
The first in a series to see how well you know New Zealand's climate change numbers.
Take our climate change test: How much do you know?
The first in a series to see how well you know New Zealand's climate change numbers.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Time to start valuing food
Comment: Farmers can do many things – but they cannot do all things says Dr Rowarth.
Wallaby numbers 'dangerously high'
"They are like giant rabbits that eat their way through native bush."
Bringing back bittern: Hawke's Bay's efforts to save rare bird
Bittern have lost 98 per cent of the wetlands they call home. Hunters led a push to help.
Environment Commissioner calls for Government to aim lower on methane
An he says limits need to be put on offsetting emissions using forestry.
Tim Mackle: Time to recognise real progress made by dairy farmers
Comment: Farmers are only part of the environmental problem but can be part of a solution.
What will water announcement mean for farmers?
Muller says Thursday's water policy announcement a "fundamental challenge" to NZ farming.
Hydrogen 'critical part' of Govt's 100 per cent renewable plan
Energy Minister Megan Woods says the new plan will mean more green jobs.
'We're at the brink of an environmental catastrophe'
Comment: We have a chance to turn atmospheric carbon from a threat into a resource.