Second-hottest March another sign of climate change
NZ's second-equal hottest March another clear sign of climate change, scientists say.
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Farmer: 'Biological' greenhouse gases merit different treatment
Report moots treating agricultural greenhouse gases differently to fossil fuel emissions.
Grim global climate report: Drought, rising seas, millions displaced
A dramatic new stocktake shows climate change is here - and now affecting millions of us.
Plague warning: Forest & Bird fears biggest 'megamast' in 45 years
Forest & Bird warns "megamast" in forests is likely to be the most widespread in 45 years.
Environment watchdog's bold idea to combat climate change
Biological emissions from farms should be policed differently to CO2, watchdog says.
Tale of the taps: Napier's brown water
A different water crisis, of a less sinister kind, unfolds down the road.
The homes against the angry sea: Would you buy here?
Shirley Coker says she has no intention of leaving John Bridgeman's much treasured home.
Giant manta rays tagged off Northland in NZ first
A research team searched the waters between Bay of Islands and Doubtless Bay for rays.
Schools strike for climate change reaches Rotorua
At least 100 students are expected to go 'on strike' on Friday over climate change.
Who poisoned the pines? Neighbours of the Napier tree vandals speak
"I've never had an issue with the trees and definitely not now - I mean, they're dead."
Penguin loses eye in dog attack
Kororā survives attack but will never be able to return to the sea.
What tax proposals mean for farmers
Tax working group looks at animal emissions tax, fertiliser tax and a pesticide ban.
Biggest-ever addition to a national park announced
An area of land half the size of Auckland is about to be added to Kahurangi National Park.
Poisoned trees spring back to life after new treatment
Opito Bay trees thought to be doomed now sprouting fresh shoots and leaves.
James Renwick: Dauntless hope in the face of a climate catastrophe
It must be depressing being a climate scientist in 2019. But James Renwick perseveres.
Waikanae River one of 14 catchments chosen for funding
The river catchments work is focused on improving ecological integrity and resilience.
Pulling up NZ's socks takes whole nation
Comment: Our environment depends on our economy, which in turn depends on our reputation.
'We've been left behind in the world': New call to discuss controversial gene technology
Conservationist says it's time to talk about controversial gene technology to beat pests.
The harmless looking tree wreaking havoc on our land
Wilding pines smother wildlife, natives and everything. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Exotic insect found in New Zealand
Poplar sawfly more commonly found in Europe, Asia and North America.
'Biggest in 30 years': Monster nest houses a million wasps
Expert says monster wasp nests are more likely with climate change.
Ocean glider 'Betty' to capture watery depths of Hawke Bay
Ocean glider 'Betty' will capture the watery depths of Hawke Bay.
Rising seas and weather events: Thames still to sign climate change declaration
Locals of the low-lying town motivated to make change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Elderly elms felled after failing to thrive in Clive
The trees at the entrance to the Clive Pool were cut down on Monday morning.
Hawke's Bay iconic gannets still accessible
Hawke's Bay's gannet colony is still accessible, with Gannet Safaris still running trips.
John Archer: Muttonbirds and a seaside clinic
How inland Maori on mineral-deficient soils obtained health-giving iodine
More than 200kg of rubbish picked up in underwater clean-up
Tyres, jandals, bottles and even sunglasses were among the haul.
New rescue van for bird helper
A local animal lover gifts Hawke's Bay Bird and Wildlife Rescue a new rescue vehicle.
Fateful dip: Still sick, one year after school swim trip
Georgia Beal is still suffering after swimming in Napier's Pandora Pond a year ago.
DOC report labelled Cape Kidnappers an 'unacceptable risk' of rock fall 10 years before slip
An investigation analysing DOC's processes has been put in place after the slip.
Fires in Tauranga rail corridor 'unprecedented'
'The fires seemed to be starting up behind it as it went by'
Conservation Comment: Wild pines a fire risk
It is time the fire service and DoC looked at ways to remove these pine trees.
Men working with police after deaths of rare gulls
Men working with police after deaths of endangered birds in Rotorua.
Native trees 'dying from lack of water' while irrigator sprays road, Forest and Bird says
Owner of the farm says he is devastated by the incident in which the water was wasted.