Environment
Australia plans to make biggest polluters slash emissions
Australia's biggest polluters could be forced to slash emissions by 30 percent in seven years.
Infested cruise ship concerns spark biosecurity meeting
Biosecurity NZ and the Cruise Association are working together to reduce the number of cruise ships being sent for last-minute cleaning.
Indonesia and Malaysia agree to fight 'discrimination' against palm oil
The comments by Indonesian President Joko Widodo followed a meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Tourism operators frustrated cruise ships failing to meet biofouling standards
Tourism operators are annoyed to see cruise ships failing to meet the standard of cleanliness required to enter their ports.
NZ's only CO2 plant shut due to safety fears
A Todd Energy gas plant has been temporarily shut down due to safety concerns. The Kapuni liquid carbon dioxide plant in Taranaki has been New Zealand's only domestic producer of food-grade CO2 since… Audio
Toxic algae found in Hutt River, owners urged to keep dogs on leash
Dangerous levels of toxic algae have been found in the Hutt River, north of Wellington. Video
'Pretty crazy' bug invasion expected after summer downpour
It won't just be the ants marching one by one, pest controllers are warning.
Insects, spiders make up more than half NZ’s animal biodiversity – time to celebrate them
Opinion - After almost two decades of championing native birds in an annual competition, Aotearoa is going to begin celebrating its spineless creatures this year, writes Jennifer Jandt.*
Sea temperatures rising rapidly as marine heatwave hits lower South Island
A severe marine heatwave is affecting areas including Fiordland, around Stewart Island, and towards the Otago Peninsula, with sea temperatures expected to peak in the coming days.
Water quality making Canterbury beaches not suitable for swimming
Water quality at the beaches has consistently failed to meet Ministry of Health guidelines.
Eradication efforts stepped up on previously predator-free Fiordland islands
The Department of Conservation is working to stamp out stoats on Chalky Island and rats on Resolution Island this summer.
Third cruise ship in three weeks fails NZ's biofouling standards
The Seven Seas Explorer had too many worms and too much algae.
Firm that makes fence posts from soft plastics to build Blenheim factory
A New Zealand company that makes fence posts out of soft plastic will soon be manufacturing its products in the South Island.
Divers' filthy Christmas keeps Tauranga waters pristine
Some divers in Bay of Plenty spent Christmas cleaning algae and barnacles from ships off the coast of Tauranga. There has been an increase in demand for the work due to a shortage of international… Audio
Sewage leak closed section of Ōhope Beach
The beach area in Whakatāne was closed on New Year's day after a contractor discovered the broken sewage pipe.
'Looked like the dump': Festival-goers blamed for trashing kahikatea forest
Rhythm and Vines has sent crews to clean up rubbish believed to have been dumped by festival-goers, in a cherished forest in Tairāwhiti.
Algae-ridden cruise ship asked to leave New Zealand waters
The Viking Orion first docked in New Zealand in mid-December.
Researchers hope to build New Zealand's biofuel industry
A Rotorua-based research institute hopes to end the country's reliance on imported fossil fuels by establishing a New Zealand bio-energy industry.
Clean car standards for importers take effect today
Clean car standards are now in force, to tackle carbon dioxide emission levels in the transport sector.
'Thousands doing their bit for the environment' - Lady Jan Wright
The former Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment says while her job was hard she is fortunate to be singled out for her contribution in New Year's Honours.
