NZ Environment and Climate news
On The Up: Fans rally to help Kiwi death metal band hit by theft on European tour
Thousands of euros in gear and cash were stolen from their tour van while the band slept.
Another protected bird euthanised after found with injury
Recently, Auckland Zoo put down an Antipodean albatross. Now another bird was put down.
'Significant milestone': Kākāpō boom in Waikato
It's been the first time in more than a century that the sound has been heard in Waikato.
'Stay away': Venomous sea snake found alive at Ōmaha Beach
DoC advises people and dogs to avoid the southern end of the beach.
Kim Knight: Val Kilmer, Cookie Bear and The Body Shop - a Gen X lament
OPINION: 'Everything good gets discontinued.'
Simon Wilson: Chlöe Swarbrick v Chris Bishop and the Investment Summit
OPINION: Will growth solve the nation's ills or does it depend on the kind of growth?
Photographing nature - a true contest
This online-only contest showcases the best of nature photography.
Electric & hybrid car news
Ford Ranger turns into 6x6 hybrid beast with 3800kg max payload
Could this be the ultimate ute adventure machine?
Report: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance could get new motor
Updated VIN may have inadvertently given us a clue about the new powertrain.
MG4 vs GWM Ora: ultimate cheap EV shootout
We take an up-close look at two of NZ's cheapest new EVs.
More Environment and Climate news
In the deep: Underwater images rise high for competitions
The underwater photographer of the year competition celebrates photos beneath the surface.
Underwater photos rise high in competition
The underwater photographer of the year competition celebrates photos beneath the surface
Watch: Hundreds of dead eels discovered at Auckland’s Ōrākei Basin
Water testing is being carried out.
Kiwi translocation season to start with special visitor experience
To date, 346 kiwi have been translocated from Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari.
Major review links microplastics to reproductive, digestive harm
Researchers urge governments to ban single-use plastics immediately.
How young is too young to read spicy romance books?
OPINION: 'It was an introduction to the private life of adults but drunk from a firehose'.
Fast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining plan
Allowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.
The greening of New Zealand business
Large and small, businesses are not waiting to be told how to address climate change.
Fined forestry giant yet to rectify issues after cyclone damage, despite court orders
Judge extends deadline for forestry cleanup in Tolaga Bay amid compliance issues.
Richard Prebble: Cut red tape faster and deeper
OPINION: The preschool review is a template but it is too little and takes too long.
Opinion: The role of karakia in modern New Zealand
The University of Otago includes karakia in meetings for cultural safety.
'Government needs to wake up': Ucol proposes to cut 74 roles
Ucol proposes to cut 17% of staff, affecting Whanganui, Palmerston North and Masterton.
Police investigating Auckland Christian school teacher over assault allegations
The teacher is on paid leave during the investigation.
NZ’s high school robot stars struggle to make world champs after funding denied
The previous backers have pulled out.
NZDF quietly remove some entry requirements for NCEA levels 1 and 2
Applications surged to 9702 in 2024 after the academic changes were made.