Wilding pines pictured at Mid Dome, Northern Southland

'Going backwards': Concern rising over wilding pine threat in Southland

Southland has previously been described as reaching a "tipping point" with trees spreading aggressively through high country, farmland and conservation areas.

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André Corrêa do Lago, COP30 president, sits as Simon Stiell, United Nations climate chief, left, speaks with other U.N. officials during a plenary session

UN climate talks end with deal for more money to nations hit hardest

But the agreement doesn’t include an explicit, detailed map to phase out fossil fuels or strengthen inadequate emissions-cutting plans.

Sun, Nov 23

A tramper with a dislocated knee was helicoptered from the top of the Tararua ranges at 10:40am today.

Injured tramper rescued from remote part of Tararua Range

The man was scaling a rock face using chains when he fell sideways and dislocated his knee, leaving him hanging, a two-day tramp from the road's end.

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The Hūnua Ranges is the biggest regional park in New Zealand.

NZ's biggest regional park re-opens after 1080 pest control

Months of careful planning to treat a 23,000-hectare area that's popular for public access and includes a water catchment and private land.

Fri, Nov 21

Before: A Ruatapu waterway infested with Parrot's Feather.

Coast council winning battle, not war, against pesky weed

West Coast Regional Council staff have had some wins in the ongoing war on the pestilential water weed, Parrot's Feather.

Fri, Nov 21

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A feral cat in the Department of Conservation's Pureora Forest, situated between the Hauhungaroa and Rangitoto ranges.

'Stone cold killer' feral cats added to Predator Free 2050 strategy

Describing feral cats as "stone cold killers", Potaka said they would "join their buddies, stoats, ferrets, weasels - mustelids, rats and possums" on the official list for eradication.

Fri, Nov 21

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This image taken from video shows hundreds of tonnes of waste dumped in a field in the UK, near Kidlington in Oxfordshire, November 16, 2025.

Mountain of illegally dumped trash causes outcry in England

Hidden behind a thick row of trees from the busy highway next to it, the pile grew to the length of three Olympic-sized swimming pools and reached up to the roof of a two-story house as motorists unknowingly sped past.

Thu, Nov 20

A driver charges his electric truck at a charging station on the outskirts of Beijing.

China's diesel trucks go electric – global LNG and diesel impacts

British research firm BMI forecasts electric trucks will reach nearly 46% of new sales this year and 60% next year.

Wed, Nov 19

Gold clams from Waikato River. (Source: Tracey Burton, Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand)

Gold clam threat prompts warning to Whanganui River boaties

Authorities are ramping up prevention and detection efforts in the Whanganui River after the invasive freshwater gold clam – already established in Waikato – was confirmed in Taranaki.

Tue, Nov 18

Gold from a gold mine (file image).

The seven fast-track projects the Greens would revoke

The party's named seven specific projects it would revoke consents or permits on, even though they are yet to be issued.

Tue, Nov 18

Shipping containers in a canal of Ashburton's Lake Hood.

Shipping containers turn algae-plagued lake into living lab

Six containers have been placed in the canals of Ashburton's Lake Hood to test treatment options for algae blooms.

Mon, Nov 17

Scorched earth and tracks pictured after a wildfire in Tongariro National Park.

Tongariro National Park tracks to reopen after devastating fire

The Department of Conservation confirmed the well-loved tracks would reopen in the coming days following a devastating fire at Tongariro National Park.

Sun, Nov 16

People illegally collecting shellfish on rocks near Hahei.

New data reveals worst hotspots for 'brazen' illegal fishing

The Department of Conservation recorded 105 confirmed offences nationwide last summer, alongside 126 reported alleged incidents across the 44 no-take marine reserves.

Sat, Nov 15

Weed washed up at Rotorua Lakefront.

Rotorua lake weed clean-up could cost $50,000

Wind gusts reached about 80km/h on Wednesday, driving a large amount of weed onto the foreshore and Rotorua Lakefront boardwalk area.

Fri, Nov 14

Early embryo yellow-legged hornet nests can be as small as a tennis ball and may appear within just a couple of days.

Seven queen yellow-legged hornets found in Auckland so far

The predator hornets are a danger to local honey and wild bees.

Fri, Nov 14

The Seaview wastewater treatment plant

'Seaview stench' concern returns to Lower Hutt after wastewater error

Wellington Water said the mistake occurred during work at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant undertaken by its contractor, Veolia.

Thu, Nov 13

Scorched earth and tracks pictured after a wildfire in Tongariro National Park.

Weeks needed to measure severity of Tongariro National Park fire damage

DOC says it is too early to understand the long-term effects to ecosystems, flora and fauna following the nearly 3000ha wildfire, which began on November 8.

Thu, Nov 13

Caetano Scannavino, coordinator of NGO Saude e Alegria translated to Health and Happiness, speaks during an interview outside his home in Alter do Chao, Para state, Brazil.

False fire claim ends in DiCaprio funding for environmentalist

Being falsely accused of setting fire in the Amazon with funds from the actor eventually became a blessing in disguise for Caetano Scannavino.

Sun, Nov 9

Bioluminescence at Auckland's Stanmore Bay on Friday, 7 November.

'Screams of joy' - Bioluminescence stuns onlookers at Auckland beach

Photographer Matthew Davison said it was the best display of the natural phenomenon he had ever seen.

Sat, Nov 8

A yellow-legged hornet, also known as the Asian hornet, is an invasive pest.

Deadly yellow-legged hornet arrives in NZ – here's how we can stop its spread

The discovery of yellow-legged hornet nests in Auckland is frightening, writes Victoria University ecology professor Phil Lester.

Sat, Nov 8

A farmer says mobs of up to thirty animals onto his West Coast farm (file photo).

Feral deer cull considered as large mobs plague West Coast

Many Coast landowners were fed up with the staggering number of deer on their farms and wider area.

Fri, Nov 7

Prince William, Dame Jacinda Ardern and Kylie Minogue among those at the annual Earthshot prize awards in Brazil. 

Prince William spotlights environmental solutions in Brazil

The Earthshot Prize awarded $2.3 million in grants to five winners out of 15 finalists for their sustainable, eco-friendly innovations.

Thu, Nov 6

The BETA ALIA CX300. (Source: Air NZ / BETA Technologies)

Air NZ takes to the skies in electric aircraft trial

The BETA ALIA CX300 will fly a series of flights across the country over the next four months.

Thu, Nov 6

Pāua shell

Fisher allegedly throws pāua into sea during police inspection

A routine fisheries check at a Hawke's Bay marine reserve has led to firearms and "likely" fisheries charges.

Thu, Nov 6

Fire damage to Fairy Falls Track in the Waitākere Ranges Regional shows damage to a large platform located near a popular swimming hole.

Popular West Auckland walking track significantly damaged by fire

Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called to a vegetation fire at Fairy Falls Track in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park about 8am on Sunday.

Tue, Nov 4