Environment

The patch of caulerpa was found north of Auckland during routine surveillance.

Vomiting in public, snoozing on busy roads, hanging out in KFC car parks, and waking up on strangers' couches - just some of the antics seals could get up to.

Jobs are in limbo and environmental gains set to be lost as the programme nears its end date. Audio

A battle over sand mining at a north Auckland beach has found a new arena at select committee hearings into the government's proposed law.

Taranaki locals are being asked to have their say on developing new targets for the region's rivers and streams.

Protecting the saltmarsh - a habitat to birds, fish and reptiles - is essential to maintaining biodiversity, advocates say.

An apprenticeship programme helping people into pest control has wrapped up with concerns the industry may face another skills shortage without more support.

A conservation group says commercial fishing changes are a win for the protection of seabirds.

The plant can prevent native species from establishing and block drains, causing flooding.

Forestry Minister Todd McClay says cutting the charge for 2023-24 will give forest owners certainty.

The answer to mental health problems and pollution lies in reconnecting with nature, Craig Foster says in his new book. Audio

Wellington primary school pupils are asking the regional council to establish a marine protected area around Worser Bay Boating Club for at least the next 10 years.