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Govt delaying winter grazing rules a 'failure', a 'backdown'
The heavy criticism of the government's move to push back introduction of the rules comes from not just environmental groups, but also the National Party.
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AgResearch develops forage grass with improved roots
AgResearch is developing a new generation of ryegrass and clovers with better root structures which soak up more of the nutrients from fertiliser and animal effluent.
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Environment Minister defends freshwater policy
Environment Minister Nick Smith has defended the Government's national policy statement on freshwater management. Audio
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Tangata whenua fear for whitebait survival
Not everyone's celebrating the start of the whitebait season this weekend, with growing anger among some Māori over what they say is the commercialisation of the delicacy.
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Solving NZ's freshwater crisis
Looking at freshwater as a silo rather than part of an interconnected and complex environment is preventing us from tackling the grave degradation of our environment form an industrial farming model… Audio
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Bougainville communities file human rights complaint over Panguna
Communities in PNG's Autonomous Region of Bougainville have today filed a human rights complaint against Rio Tinto over the destruction caused by its Panguna mine.
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Families still isolated in parts of Motueka Valley after floods
About 28 families were cut off in parts of the Motueka Valley where damaged roads were impassable and could remain so for several months, Tasman District Council says. Video
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Quarry water contamination fears
Christchurch residents and community leaders have expressed concerns about a threat to the water supply.
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'People are tired of the promises' - third candidate enters mayoralty race
The race for the Waikato mayoralty is shaping up as one of the most hotly contested positions in this year's local body elections.
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Puzzling fossils unearthed in China may rewrite the human story
A cache of human-like fossils from China has perplexed scientists for decades, defying explanation or categorization.
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Greens urge delay over asset sales
Green co-leader Russel Norman is urging other party leaders to support an amendment to the Mixed Ownership Model Bill to delay any asset sales until a referendum is held.
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Fiji Military calls for a hold on Dr Baba's appointment to UN
Fiji's military has called on the Qarase government to put on hold Dr Tupeni Baba's appointment as the country's next ambassador to the United Nations. The Fiji Sun says this...
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Monsoon floods: 1200 dead, 41 million affected
While the US grapples with Tropical Storm Harvey, Bangladesh, Nepal and India are struggling with the aftermath of the region's worst flooding in years. Audio
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West Coast's treasured Waiho Bridge to reopen
Audio 12 Apr 2019Franz Josef and Fox Glacier locals will be heaving a big sigh of relief tomorrow when the Waiho Bridge finally reopens - more than two weeks after it was swept away by floodwaters. Video, Audio
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Historic waka 'Hinepāpara' emerges from Far North's Ōmahuta Forest
History has been made in the Far North, where a waka has been shaped in the forest for the first time in almost a century. On Friday, Bay of Islands...
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Compensation for families of flood victims
The families of 5748 people still missing in India a month after flash floods ravaged large parts of its northern state of Uttarakhand will receive compensation, officials say.
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NZ water quality still dropping and tourists aware - scientist
A freshwater scientist says New Zealand is losing the battle when it comes to water quality.
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Massive increase in Gisborne blocked pipes amid alert level change
Since Wednesday, there has been a 600 percent increase in blocked pipes across the local system and residents are being reminded the system can only handle the 'three Ps'.
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Westport and Buller prepare for heavy rain, locals warned to avoid non-essential travel
A heavy rain red warning has been issued for Buller and Westland districts - the most serious weather warning there is. Audio
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Waikato's worrying nitrate levels
Nitrate levels in Waikato's groundwater are causing concerns among scientists asked to look at the levels in the region.
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'Middle finger to localism' as freshwater plan blocked
A last-minute amendment was a 'specific attack on the Otago Regional Council', who can no longer pass planned freshwater protections.
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New geothermal plant approved
Waikato Regional Council has approved the building of a second geothermal power plant on tribal land at Taupo.
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Govt misled voters - Greens
The Green Party says the Budget Policy Statement confirms the Government misled voters before the election about the gains it will make from selling shares in state-owned companies. Audio
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Cool music for hot weather
Audio 30 Jan 2019Looking to chill in the heatwave without locking yourself in a beer fridge? RNZ Concert has put together a 'cool' playlist to refresh the senses. Video
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Water hui not prompted by Govt share sale plans - Morgan
Iwi from around the country will discuss Maori rights to freshwater at a national hui on Thursday at Turangawaewae.
