Environment

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Wahine picks up rifle to protect forests and feed community

East coast mother Tui Keenan began stalking deer five years ago, today she's donating the meat to those in need.

Extended single-use plastic bans could catch businesses unaware

Plastics NZ chief executive Rachel Barker said the new legislation was a positive step but worried there hadn't been enough warning.

Environment •Sun, Oct 2

Worst Amazon forest fires in a decade, yet election silence in Brazil

Satellite sensors detected over 42,000 fires in 30 days according to Brazil's national space institute.

Central And South America •Sun, Oct 2

Push for more women in the world of fishing, hunting

A ministerial review into Fish & Game New Zealand last year found a lack of engagement with women.

Conservation •Sun, Oct 2

Single-use plastics ban extended to cotton buds, meat trays, stirrers

Today's ban is the first since single-use plastic bags were banned in 2019.

Politics •Sat, Oct 1

Native bird species threatened by climate change - expert

Globally, around half of all bird species are declining, one in eight are threatened, and 187 species are believed to have vanished since the 1500s.

Animals •Fri, Sep 30

Takeaway packaging among single-use plastics to be banned

Plastic cotton buds, drink stirrers and most plastic trays will also be phased out from tomorrow.

Food And Drink •Fri, Sep 30

Dogs trained to sniff out kauri dieback show off skills

Jagdterrier Mawhai and English Springer spaniel Pip are tasked with sniffing out the disease.

Animals •Fri, Sep 30

Energy company Vector warns power bills could increase

It says people's power bills could go up if the transition to renewable energy is not carefully managed.

Environment •Fri, Sep 30

Wastewater suggested as next water source for Auckland

A diverse group of Aucklanders tasked with making recommendations around a new water source for the city has presented its findings.

Environment •Sat, Sep 24

Daylight saving starts overnight - don't forget to change your clocks

It's also a good time to check your smoke alarms.

Environment •Sat, Sep 24

Photos: Hundreds turn out for climate strikes across NZ

Protesters called for climate action in demonstrations in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Social Issues •Fri, Sep 23

Design begins for plastic packaging stewardship scheme

It could be a significant step in New Zealand's waste management of plastics.

Environment •Fri, Sep 23

Constitution stops Charles becoming Britain's 'green' king

For decades, Charles has been one of Britain's most prominent environmental voices.

UK And Europe •Fri, Sep 23

Microplastics found in NZ fish: How safe is our seafood?

A University of Otago study found microplastics in 75% of a sample of 155 commercially caught fish in southern New Zealand waters.

Environment •Thu, Sep 22

Majority of 230 whales stranded on beach in Tasmania die

Exposed conditions on Ocean Beach contributed to the high death rate.

Australia •Thu, Sep 22

Reminders from emergency services ahead of daylight saving

Fire and Emergency NZ and police both have some handy reminders as we prepare to change the clocks.

Environment •Thu, Sep 22

Ardern 'humbled' to speak on behalf of Prince William at Earthshot summit

The Earthshot Prize was founded by Prince William in 2020, designed to incentivise efforts to find solutions to repair and protect the planet.

Politics •Thu, Sep 22

New Antarctica data reveals 'tipping point' for ice melt

Scientists at the Antarctic Research Centre have collated 45 million years worth of temperature change in the Antarctic Sea and say the results show we may be near a 'tipping point'.

Antarctica •Sun, Sep 18

Government moves to protect productive land

A new policy will require councils to identify, map and manage highly productive land, while still allowing for some subdivision in special circumstances.

Environment •Sun, Sep 18

Environment

Latest Stories

Wahine picks up rifle to protect forests and feed community

Extended single-use plastic bans could catch businesses unaware

Worst Amazon forest fires in a decade, yet election silence in Brazil

Push for more women in the world of fishing, hunting

Single-use plastics ban extended to cotton buds, meat trays, stirrers

Native bird species threatened by climate change - expert

Takeaway packaging among single-use plastics to be banned

Dogs trained to sniff out kauri dieback show off skills

Energy company Vector warns power bills could increase

Wastewater suggested as next water source for Auckland

Daylight saving starts overnight - don't forget to change your clocks

Photos: Hundreds turn out for climate strikes across NZ

Design begins for plastic packaging stewardship scheme

Constitution stops Charles becoming Britain's 'green' king

Microplastics found in NZ fish: How safe is our seafood?

Majority of 230 whales stranded on beach in Tasmania die

Reminders from emergency services ahead of daylight saving

Ardern 'humbled' to speak on behalf of Prince William at Earthshot summit

New Antarctica data reveals 'tipping point' for ice melt

Government moves to protect productive land

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