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'Gobsmacked' by rejected free water bore offer
But council says bore drilling offer would have led to administration, compliance issues.
Students join fight to protect native falcon
10,000 Rotorua students to become Wingspan Warriors during Conservation Week
We need a commission to police climate plan
All parties bidding to form a government could agree on a Climate Commission.
Conservation Matters: Focus on Predator Free NZ a priority
Predator Free NZ has targeted possums, stoats and rats, but there are many more.
Mike Finlayson: Big decisions to make
The issue of water quality is looming large, locally and nationally.
Effluent Expo attracts the crowds
Nearly 40 exhibitors, with more expected, have been confirmed for the latest Effluent Expo
Pigs and neighbours do not mix
Donna Badorek has filled her life with animals - and her neighbours are getting fed up.
Methane, nitrous oxide levels can be reduced
Four options either available to farmers at present or being worked on says Dr Dynes.
Little sympathy for toheroa poachers
Facebook readers had little sympathy for toheroa poachers plight.
Ngaruroro River WCO hearings to be split
WCO special tribunal to consider upper and lower Ngaruroro issues separately.
Businesses call to delay water restrictions
Without security, fears over "severe" impact on CHB businesses under Plan Change Six.
1080 drop for Hauraki area planned
Aerial predator control is under way for the southern boundary of the Hauraki District.
Catching predators to protect birds
The aim of Predator Free Acacia Bay is to make the bay predator free.
Endangered NZ falcon gets support base
Our native falcon is a focus for conservation efforts
Pasture researchers make a welcome return to Whanganui
The latest in grassland research is coming to Wanganui this November.
Flooded residents want an apology
Some flood-struck victims want an apology while others blame it on the rain.
Puppies' role in fight for wildlife
New Zealand was the first country to use dogs to benefit conservation
Dig This attraction opening day relief
The earth moved at the official opening of Invercargill's Dig This Invercargill
Many hands for heavy work
Around 50 people worked to sustain Rotokakahi Awa and whitebait populations for the future
NRC on full fanworm alert
Fanworms are firmly established in Northland and boaties are being warned to be vigilant.
Egg-laying picks up at Oamaru Creek penguin colony
Oamaru Creek little blue penguin colony is catching up to its popular counterpart.
Kiwifruit industry on tenterhooks
The fungal disease Psa has not been defeated, say experts.
Lake's level 'one factor' for aquifers
The groundwater level in Hawea Flat is low for this time of year.
Listen: Should New Zealand have fewer dairy cows or people?
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on reducing human and dairy cow numbers to lower GHG emissions.
Toheroa poachers nabbed and fined
Two men have been fined for taking illegal toheroa from 90 Mile Beach.
Turtle rescue effort was in vain
Efforts to save a rare olive ridley turtle found on 90 Mile Beach were unsuccessful.
Orca pod in Otago harbour gives passengers a whale of a surprise
Passengers were thrilled to get such a close-up view of the impressive sea creatures.
Friends of A'Deane's Bush celebrate ten years
About 60 people marked the 10th anniversary of the formation of Friends of A'Deane's Bush.
Boost for kiwi population on Sanctuary Mountain
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari has been selected as a prominent site for kiwi.
Wastewater plant pond closed
The anaerobic pond at the Waipukurau wastewater treatment plant has been shut down