Basil Sharp: Labour's water tax flawed
Labour's proposed water tax is economically flawed and unfair to some farmers.
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Storm's insurance bill tops $20 million
The storm which battered eastern Otago and Canterbury has cost insurers more than $20m.
Increase in 'lost rivers'
Four Otago rivers have been described as ''lost rivers'' by a national fishing group
Bad weather and growing pains
At the back end of Te Horo there are unusual relics of the Great Depression.
Hikoi goes to wrong door
A hikoi protesting against a water bottling plant at Poroti went to the wrong door
Manchurian wild rice a real pest
The battle against the invasive spread of Manchurian wild rice is being won
Anti-WCO billboards sprout up ahead of protest rally
Stakes have been put in the ground as anti-WCO billboards sprout up in the Bay.
Whirinaki timber kiln plan scrapped
Pan Pac to look at other ways of safe thermally-modified timber production
Panguru pupils help clear out pest pyura
Mitimiti's famous kutai are under threat from an invasive pest
Listen: Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on trees and the environment
Dr Rowarth ponders the trade-off between food production and nitrogen fertiliser use.
Our Treasures: Safe haven after great kiwi road trip
We get very fond of the kiwi in our care here at Kiwi North
Hunting origin of kiwifruit-killing disease
New lineages of kiwifruit-killing disease Psa could emerge in the future, researcher says.
Hastings council's insurance covers lion's share of water prosecution costs
Hastings council confirms $220,000 insurance payout for HBRC prosecution costs.
Council moves on from the dam
HBR Council voted last month to "move on" from the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme.
Felled trees help in floods
Hawke's Bay regional council says felled trees along the Waipawa River will stop floods.
Reminder of fire danger after frosts
Farmers are being urged to be mindful of the dangers of frost-cured fine fuels
Water extraction protested
The hikoi leader was pleased with the protest through central Whangarei.
Damon Rusden: Leadership key to clean water and rivers
Chlorine and boil notices are not the solution to a deep-rooted problem.
More groups join seabed mining appeal
More groups have joined those appealing against seabed mining, bringing total to seven
Price for calves show quality at Dannevirke
Prices reflected quality of stock at the NZ Farmers Livestock sale in Dannevirke
Randall Aspinall to speak at NOSLaM meeting
NOSLaM aimed to create collaborative, community-based catchments for farmers
Locals fear possum, rat cull poisons pigs
Poisoned bait in a Mt Tiger Rd forest has some locals and pig hunters concerned
Kiwi North's new residents settle in well
Kiwi North's new kiwi is carrying out major renovations on his home.
River responsibilities to be cleared up
Councils closer to agreeing river management terms
$40m fund would help rid Mauao of predators
Eradicating rats, stoats and possums from Mauao and Kopurererua Valley ideal projects.
Rebate might temper water tax
Deer farmer suggests farmers get a water tax rebate for environmental sustainability.
Mike Williams: Water likely to play a key role in elections
Bill English's government has left too many problems to fester for far too long.
National's $70m pest control plan announced
PM says it would allow the Govt to upgrade its efforts to make NZ predator-free by 2050.
Call for WCOs to be abolished
Protection measure for two Hawke's Bay rivers "out of sync" with community.
Green Party unveils plan for healthy rivers
The Green Party will put a nitrate pollution levy on dairy farmers.
Five parties appeal seabed mining decision
At least five groups will appeal the decision to allow seabed mining in South Taranaki
Residents' relief over clean drinking water
Omakau and Ophir residents can drink from the tap after 40 days of having to boil water
Maniototo women oppose water policy
A group of Maniototo women is preparing to step up against Labour's proposed water policy
Planting project to bring life back to Manawatu River
A "ground-breaking" iwi-led project is bringing life back to the Manawatu River.