The CountryA 'tragic' dotterel season at Waihi BeachThe dotterel season in Waihi Beach has been the worst one so far23 Mar 08:46 PM
The CountryWaikato Regional Council takes on wilding pines in CoromandelThe council endorses control programme in new areas after receiving government funding22 Mar 02:20 AM
The CountryNZ Biosecurity Awards winners announcedAwards celebrate "those who go above and beyond to protect NZ from pests and diseases".21 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBusiness digest: Meet the 2022 Ballance farm environment awards entrants for Bay of PlentyGot business news? Email carmen.hall@nzme.co.nz or zoe.hunter@nzme.co.nz20 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRecord egg haul for Maungataniwha kiwi projectAbout 95 kiwi chicks due for release in Hawke's Bay19 Mar 11:06 PM
The CountryBee colony deaths in NZ have increased for seven year in a row2021 winter survey found overall loss rate to be 13.6 per cent - approx 109,800 colonies.16 Mar 11:30 PM
The CountrySeaweed used to clean up waterways in Coromandel trialPaeroa company AgriSea continues environmental work while maximising seaweed potential.16 Mar 08:27 PM
The CountryWhat farmers think about the Zero Carbon ActVast majority of Kiwi farmers still in the dark about what Zero Carbon Act means for them.15 Mar 08:30 PM
The CountryWhat do you know about the Shore Plover?For 120 years shore plover were only known to exist on Rangatira Isl in Chatham Islands15 Mar 12:32 AM
The CountryMid Oreti Catchment Group share ideasIdeas flowed at the Mid Oreti Catchment Group's planning meeting last week.09 Mar 03:59 PM
The CountryComvita joins 'Wasp Wipeout' campaign to cull pestsWasps invade beehives and eat insects - reducing the amount of food for native birds.07 Mar 09:30 PM
The CountryProtesters gather outside DoC Whangārei office, demanding actionContentious poison drop advocated by protesters trying to save Northland forests.07 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryCrack hunters on trail of goats in Russell State ForestNorthland's Russell State Forest has team of hunters tackling feral goat problem22 Feb 05:50 AM
The CountrySwannanoa students help restore Burgess Stream"They are really invested in the project now and want to stay involved as it progresses."22 Feb 02:15 AM
The CountryFlights to check Southland paddocks for winter grazing risksEnvironment Southland Staff will also be assessing paddocks from the roadside.20 Feb 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWeed buster urges Northlanders to join battle against tree-killing vineFast-growing pest vine smothers mature trees and spread vast distances on the wind.18 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryDiscussion paper outlines tougher controls on carbon farmingPaper wants carbon farming controls to address loss of productive sheep and beef land.16 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountryOpinion: NDCs key for small countries like NZOpinion: Prof Frank Griffin outlines strategies in developing an ETS for NZ agriculture.14 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountryAgriculture emissions pricing deadline extended by a monthHe Waka Eke Noa will report recommendations to Ministers by May 31 rather than April 30.09 Feb 02:30 AM
The Country'Hell of a lot of sense': Graeme Williams backs Stuart Nash on carbon farmingEast Coast farmer "couldn't agree more" with Forestry Minister's take on carbon farming.03 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryForest Owners Association and Feds at loggerheadsForest Owners Association says Feds' latest statements on carbon farming are incorrect.02 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryStuart Nash: Changes under way in farm forestryOpinion: Forestry Minister doesn't want to see highly productive farmland go to forestry.01 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryHe Waka Eke Noa roadshow starts next weekHow on-farm emissions should be paid for will be up for debate.31 Jan 06:00 PM
The Country'A lot of issues': Damien O'Connor on carbon farmingGovt committed to tweaking legislation as pine trees "not appropriate" permanent forests.26 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryLincoln Uni PhD student awarded for Southland soil research programmeKirstin Deuss led a long-term field study on soil and catchment hydrology in Southland.25 Jan 01:15 AM
The Country'Self-perpetuating killing machines': Professor's 50-year battle against stoatsProf Carolyn King loves stoats but has spent the past 50 years trying to eradicate them.23 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryWatch out for wallabies: Help stem the rising populationThe bush-damaging marsupials are rife in Whakarewarewa forest and around many local lakes.20 Jan 08:33 PM
The CountryPlanting guide to help farmers bee friendlyA new handbook is teaching farmers how to plant trees for the bees14 Jan 08:39 PM
The CountryEncouraging results from farmer-led sediment trap studyThree families farming near the Mokau River are studying sediment traps.27 Dec 03:59 PM
The Country'Cleared out': Fears for future of Fiordland fish stocksFiordland Marine Guardians group says key fish stocks now require rebuilding.21 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryAgResearch team wins award for low methane-emitting sheep workAgResearch scientists spent more than a decade working on the subject.20 Dec 09:15 PM
The CountryDemand for organic fertilisers risingSynthetic fertilisers' rising cost & farmers' environmental awareness pushing up demand.20 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryGreater Wellington residents urged to report wallaby sightings in region"It is critical to ensure wallabies do not establish themselves in our region."14 Dec 11:13 PM
The CountryOtago council ramps up campaign against rabbitsLandowners will have to foot the bill if ORC has to deal with their rabbit problems.13 Dec 03:00 AM
