NRC on full fanworm alert
Fanworms are firmly established in Northland and boaties are being warned to be vigilant.
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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
Bird count shows kereru in force in south
Dunedin has been identified as a new kereru "hotspot" in this year's Great Kereru Count.
Anti-1080 vandalism
DOC has reported three cases to police where wheel nuts were tampered with.
Awards open for innovative enviro ideas
Innovation Awards call for next game-changing idea with environmental benefits
Meridian, irrigators sign MoU for Waitaki River
Waitaki irrigators and Meridian Energy have agreed to manage water levels in Waitaki River
New Zealand can lead the world in reducing emissions
Soil scientist says NZ can reduce greenhouse gasses without radical changes to farming.
Seabirds return to land as protection increases
Grey-faced petrels are back at Bream Head, but work is needed to ensure their eggs hatch.
Rain plays havoc with heat detection
A wet spring is making it hard for dairy farmers to detect when cows are ready for mating
Kevin Hague: Water corridor protection important for all
Conservation order includes rivers' environmental, cultural and recreational values .
Tourists turn Milford Track into 'disgusting' toilet
Some tourists are causing others to hold their noses in one of NZ's most pristine spots.
Police call for gun safety after calf shot dead
A calf was shot on a property in Kowhatu Rd, near Waihaorunga, overnight on Saturday.
Call for action to change attitudes to trees
A tree education and support group has been proposed for Tauranga by a former councillor.
Huia the centrepiece for new exhibition
The haunting call of the mysterious huia once echoed through the mists of Aotearoa
Weed seen as potent N-weapon
A common weed has been shown to be able to reduce nitrogen leaching.
Another kiwi lost to dogs at Waitangi
A senior DoC ranger is again urging dog owners to keep their pets out of Waitangi Forest
Farmers fear water shortage backlash
Farmers say low water levels in water bores directly related to low level of Lake Hawea.
Abandoned leopard seal pup euthanased
Death of new-born leopard seal leaves conservationists reeling but with plenty to learn.
Farmers learn more about managing climate change
A series of climate change workshops throughout New Zealand wound up this week
$30m earmarked for waterways work
More than $30 million will be spent by Bay of Plenty Regional Council on the environment.
Warrington's dead dolphin was rare visitor
The body of a rare striped dolphin has been discovered on Warrington Beach
Milton tops regional air pollution readings
Milton continues to log some of the poorest air pollution readings in the Otago region
Community coming to terms with outbreak: consultant
Initial frustration over outbreaks of Mycoplasma bovis gives way to greater understanding