Environment News - Climate, Natural Events

Wellington takes next step towards first electric ferry in Southern Hemisphere

The boat is designed to carry passengers across Wellington Harbour with zero emissions.

Greenpeace says new study shows why farmers need to change their ways

The group says more action needs to be taken against intensive dairying and synthetic nitrogen fertiliser.

'Happy news': Rare shorebird successfully bred at Hawke's Bay sanctuary

At nine months old, this chick is lucky to be alive.

Is this the answer for the country's struggling wool sector?

The Government on Friday released its highly anticipated plan to revitalise the wool sector.

Explained: Why Himalayan tahr have got Kiwis all riled up

It's estimated there are 35,000 of the animals running around the Southern Alps.

Extinction Rebellion protesters challenge Fonterra's 'irresponsible' use of coal

The demonstration came after Bathurst Coal applied to expand the Canterbury Coal Mine.

'Under siege' fishers fear for their future

Fishers say the money on offer from the Government to help some of them adopt more dolphin-friendly methods falls well short and will put some out of business.

Plan to cull tahr 'unlawful and unfair', hunters tell High Court

A judicial review hearing has been held at the High Court in Wellington against DoC's culling programme of the goat-like animals in the South Island.

So far so good for AgResearch project breeding 'elite' low-methane sheep

Low methane appears to be a breedable trait that does not affect economic value in sheep, and could lead to a cumulative 1 percent reduction in emissions each year, farmers have been told.

The key problem ignored by the Govt's freshwater package

While regional councils celebrate millions of dollars in funding for local freshwater restoration projects, scientists are holding their applause.

AT threatens to rip up berm planted with vegetables for struggling Auckland families

Taking it out will cost over $3000.

Waterways clean-up projects announced

The Government has announced a $162 million plan to clean up the country's waterways.

Secret recording captures Fisheries Minister's strategy to remove cost of cameras on boats

"They keep talking to me about cost… let's come up with some innovative scheme."

Will the COVID-19 lockdown slow the effects of climate change?

The long-term impact of the pandemic on climate change depends on the actions governments take.

Jackson slams 'dirty, rotten lowdown mongrel' who recorded Nash's controversial fishing conversation

"Who does that? ... You don't record someone like that."

'It's diabolical': Footage shows Tolaga Bay blanketed by logs and debris

Gisborne District Council says it is investigating.

'We need our big city up the road to thrive': Hamilton offers 25 million litres of water to drought-stricken Auckland

The Hamilton City Council's helping hand comes with just one catch.

Explosive recording: Fisheries Minister blames pressure from NZ First for delay in fishing boat cameras

"Winston Peters and Shane Jones have made it very clear they do not want cameras on boats."

South Pole warming three times global rate

South Pole not immune to warming, despite previous beliefs it was.

'Death of the landscape': New video campaign takes aim at Emissions Trading Scheme

The group says it wants to raise awareness of the impact on the country's sheep and beef sector.