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Labour's new leader defends the party's controversial proposed water tax.
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Anger at fly-tipping found on a Tararua bush walk
Joe Delamere was walking in the bush with his kids when he found piles of dumped rubbish.
Sheep faeces contaminant
The Havelock North gastroenteritis outbreak in August last year was the worst NZ ever had.
Whitebait nets out as season kicks off
The whitebait season is open between August 15 and November 30.
Water tax proposal is disappointing
King Country Taranaki MP Barbara Kuriger is disappointment at Labour's proposed water tax.
1080 drop postponed indefinitely
A planned possum-control operation near Luggate has been postponed indefinitely
Dog owners outraged at more new changes to bylaw
Changes to Far North District Council's proposed dog control bylaw have sparked outrage
Wet soils create a headache for farmers
Many farms are struggling with wet soils making for slower growth rates
Greens in power would revisit RMA, environment laws
The Green Party plan to focus on environmental planning and management if in power.
Sterile moths dropped to kill apple pest
Sterile male Canadian moths are being dropped by drone on a Central Hawke's Bay orchard.
Farmers say tell us your numbers
Federated Farmers' challenge to Labour is: "Tell us what numbers you have in mind."
Opinion: Put environment first
We need to protect a representative sample of all our habitats before it is too late.
Water tax 'crippling'
The Labour Party's water tax proposal could cripple the economies of districts like CHB.
Never too old to make a protest
At age 85, a great-grandmother of seven from Waipawa, has become an environmental activist
Claim dog droppings not being collected
Increasing amount of dog poo at park is not being picked up
Support for provinces in Labour's plan
Kieran McAnulty says he is conscious of the need for government to support the provinces.
Listen: Megan Hands - how much could water tax cost farmers?
Environmental consultant and self-proclaimed "political geek" examines water policy.
Foul, orange water revolts residents
Murky, discoloured tap water bizarre, says council's utilities manager.
Farmers taking a hammering with One Plan, gorge closure
The new Environment Court One Plan is "scary", says Tararua District mayor Tracey Collis
Vineyards a big hit with runners and walkers
The fifth run of the Hawke's Bay Trail Run Series was a huge success yesterday.
Expanded marina to bring jobs to Opua
New berths will allow visiting boaties to stay longer and spend more, project backers say.
Rodney Hide: Don't tax water, trade it
Farmers are right to be worried about Labour's plan to tax water
NZ not so pure after water crisis?
New Zealand's pure image may have taken a hit overseas after water crisis.
Water crisis - one year on
One year ago, health authorities were alerted to an outbreak of gastro in Havelock North.
New forestry standard 'positive step'
The new forestry standard will be introduced in May next year.
Current One Plan would bankrupt district's farmers
One Plan needs a partial change to prevent farmers going bankrupt.
Watch: High country water quality under scrutiny
The rivers of Otago and Southland continue to be degraded say Otago University scientists
Cold water poured on policy
Irrigation NZ chairwoman Nicky Hyslop talks about rural resilience and Labour's water tax.
Listen: Dr Tim Mackle explains need for Water Roundtable
DairyNZ CEO Dr Tim Mackle explains idea of a Water Roundtable to deal with water issues.
Pourakino Catchment Group and iwi join forces
Groups planning for increasing plantings and improving water quality together.
MP backs bid to charge water bottlers
Long-time call for water bottling charge answered under proposed Labour policy
More efficient use of water resources
It makes no sense to impose water tax on one sector when all use water, says Andrew Curtis