Hearing on controversial Hawke's Bay water order under way
"Outstanding" river values, community needs discussed at first day of hearing
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Maclean Park pohutukawa killed by herbicide poisoning
Half a dozen mature pohutukawa trees at Paraparaumu Beach, have died because of poisoning
Biosecurity ramping up in Northland this summer
MPI plans to ramp up biosecurity checks on international boats arriving in Northland.
Dredging application withdrawn at Uruti Bay
Outcry from Russell residents leads to change of plan over pipi bed dredging
Bala Tikkisetty: Cultivate with care after the big wet
Farmers are currently cultivating their paddocks for pasture or crop rotation.
Brazen dump on outskirts of Whangarei
Broken furniture makes up bulk of rubbish dumped near corner of Church and Pipiwai Rds
Result of waterfront clean-up disappoints
Bottle tops, used condoms and four dead ducklings were found in Queenstown Bay on Sunday.
New measures to combat biosecurity risk
A new biosecurity X-ray machine targeting baggage will be trialled at Auckland Airport
Most oppose higher river speed limit
An increased speed limit for boaties on Cluth River has had overwhelming opposition.
Aupouri mare shot but foal survives
A foal survived after its mother was shot in Aupouri Forest over the weekend.
Health warning extended for toxic algae
Scare began in Otautu Bay now extended to include all of Lake Rotoehu.
Tauranga youngsters learning about our waterways
About 200 children from 20 Bay schools enjoyed the regional council's hands-on Water Expo.
No escape in estuary for invasive tubeworm
Work under way to rid Ahuriri Estuary of tubeworms.
15,000 scientists' catastrophic 'warning to humanity'
Scientists warn humans have 'unleashed a catastrophic mass extinction event'.
Darren Sutton: Staying focused on getting cows in calf
It is mid-November and this is a time when our focus on getting cows back in-calf can wane
Hawke's Bay hapu changes tack on WCO
Representatives for only tangata whenua applicant declare no support for WCO.
Hopes high kakariki will breed in the Bay
Re-introduction of red-crowned parakeets a success so far after 30-year absence
Conditions 'fantastic' for annual fishing competition
Fishing conditions on Lake Hawea during the fishing tournament were "fantastic".
Swapping school shoes for gumboots
St Johns Hill School get behind Predator Free 2050 initiative
Second call for fishing guides to be licensed
New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association wants guides to be licensed.
Joint efforts on water quality
Otago Regional Council is working with Central Otago farmers to monitor water quality
Swapping school shoes for gumboots
The ultimate aim is to eradicate predators within the school grounds and eventually beyond
Federated Farmers: Seeking mandate to join biosecurity GIA
Federated Farmers considers joining the GIA the right thing to do.
Neighbours' bid to save a national icon
Stella Schmid and Brad Windust want to rid the forest of pests to save the kiwi.
Close working relationship suits growers to a tee
Yesterday, farmers gathered at Happy Valley Station to show off their new bespoke suits
Whanganui River representatives sought
Horizons seeks community representatives for Te Awa Tupua strategy group
Hopes high for start to lakes research centre
An alpine lakes research centre in Wanaka may soon become a reality.
Genetic N-fix delights farmer
Efforts to reduce nitrogen footprints from farming have had a boost from genetics.
Peria School diving into restoration
Peria School is leading the way in the restoration of a local stream, Pakonga
Multi-agency group to tackle velvetleaf
A steering group is set to tackle the damaging agricultural pest velvetleaf.
Do you have a special tree?
The Far North District Council wants to hear about exceptional trees in need of protection