Warmer southern waters may affect fisheries, wildlife
Scientists concerned about ''tropicalisation'' of oceans, due to sea temperature rise.
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Federated Farmers Letter: Why blaming farmers doesn't hold water
Water is being discussed across the country, but without solutions.
Week's wild weather isn't over yet
Heavy rain and strong winds are set to hit the north of NZ this weekend.
Alexandra scrub fire timely reminder care needed
Alexandra firefighters are asking people to take care in the region's dry conditions
Seedlings stolen from mental health group
Levin vegetable garden to support mental well-being has been broken into.
Dying native forest needs kiss of life
Forest & Bird to talk in Whangarei about Russell State Forest on the brink of collapse
Lamb tails dumped in Ohau River
A local resident has found hundreds of lamb tails dumped in Ohau River
Scientists hunting for new fish species
Dr James Shelley is using advanced genetic testing to identify new fish species.
Boatie upset about fanworm costs
A Whangarei man says NRC rules aimed at preventing spread of marine pests are punitive.
Kaitaia scrub fire: A sign of things to come?
Last week's fire adjacent to Kaitaia airport is a warning that the Far North is drying out
Big win for GE-Free Northland
GE-Free Northland is delighted GMO provisions have been secured with Federated Farmers.
Kapiti Marine Reserve hit by illegal fishing
Illegal fishing labelled a huge insult to community.
Few offer views on enviro rulebook
Only about 40 submissions on rulebook for managing Northland's water, air, soil and coast.
Stricter river flows likely to stay in Tukituki catchment
CHB water users want to extend the deadline to meet new minimum flow and allocation limits
Bad news filters down
Far North District Council has withdrawn approval for a beach warden programme
Wakatipu rocks keep lagarosiphon at bay
The rocky foreshore of Lake Wakatipu seems to be helping keep an invasive weed at bay.
Gibbston Winery funding for stoat trapping
Gibbston winery Peregrine Wines is funding six new traplines on Resolution Island
CHB firefighter takes on Canada wildfires
A local fire officer is tackling Canadian wildfires on Elephant Hill.
Focus on efficiency works for Westland Milk
Westland Milk Products is on track to achieve its target of $78million in savings
Funding for projects to reduce waste in Waipa
Funding is now available for projects that reduce the amount of waste going to landfill
Further doubts raised over CHB wastewater plants
At a cost of at least $8m and rising, CHB's wastewater treatment plants are still failing.
Christchurch roundabout rabbits may be culled or caught
Rabbits on the Anzac Drive, New Brighton and Travis Rds roundabouts could be culled
Where would we 'bee' without Nature's pollinators
This year's theme was all about shining a spotlight on the benefits bees provide.
Otago Fish & Game wants guides licensed
The Otago Fish and Game Council has vowed to fight for the licensing of fishing guides
Barque field drilling 'risk' to marine mammals
Oil and gas drilling off the Oamaru coast could have detrimental effect on marine lie.
Velvet price rise fuels deer industry optimism
A price recovery for deer velvet is timely given the investment many farmers are making
Illegal waste dump in bush dismays official
Council official disheartened to see native bush being polluted by illegal dumps.
Te Awa Lakes info session planned
The Perry Group will hold an info session on-site at its proposed Te Awa Lakes location.
Telcos beef up coverage in Queenstown Lakes District
Wanaka residents and holidaymakers should have substantial device coverage this summer.
Lake test funding sought
The Friends of Lake Hayes are hoping to get funding to test the lake.
Warning as winds pick up for fire season
Far North fire fanned by strong winds as two helicopters worked to control the blaze.