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Nitrate data suggests 'a corner turned'
Environment Southland's latest water quality report shows indeterminate nitrogen levels
Dunedin vet's new challenge not what she expected
Dunedin veterinarian Dr Helen Beattie has had an interesting career
Oil and gas company says timing of offer and possible ban coincidental
Council could accept monies from oil company - whose activity they propose prohibiting
Farmer drinks stream water to prove point to PM
A Wairoa farmer has been using social media to highlight water quality issues.
Repeat beehive thief shown mercy
Beehive thief spared jail after judge shows mercy to his family.
Dismay over Waverley wind farm decision
Disgruntled locals plan to fight transmission line that cuts across their rural views.
Significant marine habitats near Kapiti
Around Kapiti Island lies a marine habitat that has scientists scratching their heads.
That's rubbish! Says resident to dumpers
Dumped rubbish is getting on the wick of a local resident.
Storm batters Whanganui
High winds batter Whanganui causing a car accident, falling trees and power outages.
Three marae team up to kickstart Kai Iwi Stream restoration
Three marae team up to kick start Kai Iwi Stream restoration
Letters: Freshwater fantasies
New Zealand First freshwater policy is right on the money, says a reader.
Winner of Northland forestry prize leads by example
Top forestry industry prize winner can truly walk in the shoes of others he works with
Pests trapped at Waihi Beach by working bees
The cull of animal pests continues in Waihi Beach, with trapping lines multiple areas.
Toil and nous help draw money from trees
Working in the forestry industry takes a special type of person
Regional research institute on cards for Bay
Bay of Plenty may be set to get a multimillion-dollar research institute.
Pest control products selling at mate's rates
The Northland Regional Council is selling its pest control products at cost
Groups fighting mining permits in Coromandel
Mining exploration permits have been granted over land that has a mainland kiwi sanctuary
Helping with hihi release in Rotokare
Maata Women's Institute recently catered for the Rotokare Scenic Reserve Trust
Sparky the one-legged kiwi goes into hiding
Sparky the kiwi has been visiting Taranaki for six years.
Ruataniwha in holding pattern?
Council committee could recommend staff stop work on the RWSS.
Path slammed as 'desecration'
Plans for a proposed shared pathway around Lake Horowhenua have been slammed
Air quality in Hastings improving
Hastings has reached an air quality milestone, which is good news for people's health.
Councils reach agreement to review wastewater plant
Central Hawke's Bay Council has dodged a possible $600,000 fine
Great turnout for Tutaenui Stream planting
Planting day near Marton is another effort to turn waterway back toward health.
Flood plan draws controversy
There's been mixed feedback on a proposed new water storage scheme for Aranui and Wainoni.
Greens' bottled water plan 'rushed': PM
Charging bottled water companies raises wider questions, Bill English says.
Federated Farmers: Greens' water policy would open can of worms
All the food we grow needs water, not just dairy cows, says Feds boss.
Greens propose bottled water charge
The Green Party had its campaign launch in Nelson and focused on water.
Watch NZH Local Focus: 'Don't bottle the Blue Spring' petition grows
Locals upset but Mayor supports the plan. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Farmers still waiting for new guidelines
Tararua dairy farmers still waiting on new One Plan guidelines.
Plaudits and brickbats for land swap ruling
Environmentalists rejoice, but dam supporters hopeful all is not lost.
PM signals law change on land swaps
Conservationists have won a major victory in the Supreme Court. But Govt isn't happy.
DOC, Council failed Ruataniwha land swap ruling
Maggie Barry and Hawke's Bay Regional Investment failed to overturn Court of Appeal ruling