Fears of another 'orgy of automotive madness'
Waimanoni man Laurie Austen has good reason to anticipate the peak summer holidays.
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WCO would 'put winegrowing at risk'
HB Winegrowers one of few primary industry groups backing Upper Ngaruroro WCO.
Restrictions on water use have begun
South Hokianga residents are the first target of FNDC water restrictions.
EnviroWaste scraps rubbish bag collection
Council eyes changes to rubbish bag collection in Whanganui.
More poaching at Te Angiangi Marine Reserve
There has been an increase in alleged poaching at CHB's Te Angiangi Marine Reserve.
Big spend on wastewater plants in Waipukurau
The decision to spend millions on floating wetlands could cost CHB ratepayers millions.
Napier residents blamed for 'critically low' water
Restrictions in place as residents are warned water supply could run out.
Roxburgh residents: Cleanup effort 'thank you' sign 'says it all'
Roxburgh battlers are slowly slogging through the mess left by flash flooding last week.
Importance of irrigation expected to grow in Central Otago
Irrigation is likely to become even more important to Central Otago in the next few years.
Microbeads ban announced by Government
The Government will ban the sale and manufacture of plastic microbeads.
Floods hit Dannevirke twice in a week
Twice in three days last week Dannevirke was hit by 3pm with convectional storms.
Developing a taste for goat meat
Farmer Robin Sears just loves what he does raising Boer goats.
What's the drill? It's for the water
A 700mm tunnel has been cut under the streets of suburban Napier.
Powerful storm hits Pahiatua, causes flooding
Flash flooding caused ceilings to collapse and shops flooded in two separate downpours
Avoid unnecessary packaging
With Christmas looming, now is the time to think how you can avoid unnecessary packaging.
Maunganui Bay fishing rahui working
Fishers in the Bay of Islands reminded about a rahui at Maunganui Bay/Deep Water Cove.
Average lambing percentage rises
A record lambing percentage underpins a lift in lamb numbers
Central Otago SH8 to close for flood repairs
There will be disruptions on the highway around Roxburgh in coming days.
NZ 'may have lost battle' against myrtle rust
It may be impossible to defeat a pathogen threatening several cherished native species.
Importance of irrigation expected to grow
Climate change effects would make need to reliably grow produce, feed stock more important
Students wage bio-warfare on pest plant
It is hoped the beetles will rid the bush of an invasive weed smothering native seedlings.
Raupunga digs in for reliable water supply
Raupunga water committee receive Hawke's Bay DHB Commitment to Reducing Inequities Award
Deerhunters angered by 1080 deaths
Hundreds of deer carcasses reported after the Molesworth 1080 drop to fight tuberculosis.
Student army coming to help flood-ravaged Roxburgh
An army of students wielding shovels, brooms and wheelbarrows is set invade Roxburgh.
Wool being used in air filter masks
People will be breathing easier in air-polluted cities, thanks in part to a Wanaka sheep
Myrtle rust found in Lower Hutt
MPI confirms infection in three plants in a Hutt Valley garden.
NZ 'like a beautiful person with cancer'
Rivers so bad, Kiwis won't swim in them, conference told.
Pests may have Environment Canterbury on the hop
Regional councillor says ECan is allowing wallabies to cross the Waitaki River
Windy, hot, wet summer for Northland
A heads-up about Northland's summer: wet, windy and wickedly hot.
Call for fishery closures over risk to hoiho
New study prompts group's call for fisheries closures to save iconic yellow-eyed penguin.
Man vows to fight NRC to the end
Whangarei Harbour's designation as an estuary a key point.
Lessons from Havelock North water crisis
The Havelock North contamination outbreak was always an event waiting to happen.