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More than half of region's freshwater swim spots fail report card
During sampling, 266 tests from lakes and rivers revealed water quality issues.
Is New Zealand pulling its weight on climate change in the Pacific?
Analysis - The question has been left lingering after the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum, with Aotearoa taking a back seat on a climate and disaster resilience fund and a new report pointing the finger.
NZ's first national tyre recycling scheme now operational
Members of the public can now dispose of up to five worn-out tyres per day, for free.
'I still have a job for 20-plus years' - Marine consent extension welcomed by workers
Mussel farmer Johnny Arbuckle is among those welcoming the new law: "The certainty behind it is just huge."
Govt's emissions plan a 'massive gamble' - commissioner
The government says it is on track to meet climate targets, but that is 'based on optimistic assumptions', Simon Upton says.
South Island Correspondent David Williams
Newsroom's Environment and Climate Editor Te Waipounamu South Island Correspondent David Williams shares the latest stories from the region. Audio
The Week in Politics: No quick fix for the energy crisis
Analysis - Government seeks solutions to the energy crisis, the media sees through Luxon's assault on councils, and the question is asked: "Where's Chippy?"
Critter of the Week: Tokoriro, Occultastella morgana
The elusive and beautiful tokoriro, Occultastella morgana, was only recently discovered on the Denniston Plateau by Massey University Professor Steve Trewick. This remarkable species is just one of… Audio
50% chance of La Niña event by end of spring - NIWA
Lower than normal air pressure will lead to unsettled and windy weather patterns throughout September.
Air NZ scraps 2030 carbon emissions targets
Air New Zealand has scrapped its 2030 carbon emissions targets - so what are its climate goals and will long haul travel to and from New Zealand need to reduce? Audio
DOC doesn't have the money to deal with contamination
Forest and Bird says the Department of Conservation doesn't have enough money to deal with contamination on Crown land. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
Fears over DOC budget cuts after river turns orange
The department responsible for managing contaminated sites on public land has had $8m slashed from its budget over the next four years.
Four mines included in draft version of Fast-track bill
Forest & Bird says the list of projects needs to be shared publicly: "New Zealanders deserve to know."
Carbon saved by NZ Steel's new furnace upped to 1 million tonnes a year
NZ Steel says the government's up to $140 million investment in its electric furnace should repay itself in about three years.
Is the heat about to go on Fonterra over farming on drained peat?
Government officials have been quietly exploring how much carbon dioxide could be saved if the country reflooded its peat soils.
Winston Peters defends climate change comments
He says he does believe humans had a role in causing climate change.
Minerals potential mapped: now what?
A new report by GNS maps the country's potential for new mining. Minister of Resources Shane Jones hopes the information will spark new investment in the sector. Audio
Govt explores carbon saving if peat soils reflooded
Government officials have been quietly exploring how much carbon could be saved if the country reflooded its peat soils. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Opposition label Winston Peters a 'climate denier'
The Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has been labelled a climate denier by the opposition after downplaying the climate crisis while visiting the Pacific. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more… Audio
Electricity demand will jump as NZ decarbonises - can renewable generation keep up?
This is happening in the face of climate change, higher risk of dry years, and high projected growth in electricity demand, Alan Brent writes.