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Environment Ministry questions Beef and Lamb carbon emissions report
MfE questions accuracy of B+LNZ study on NZ sheep and beef farmers' carbon emissions.
Taihape Area School gets rebuild a decade after flaw identified
Country town's school blighted by leaks and backed-up sewage is finally getting a rebuild.
Trial aims to prevent runaway mussel floats
Research trial aims to reduce number of mussel floats that get lost at sea each year.
Pest control volunteers need help to maintain access
The Rotopiko trapping project needs help to keep access available for volunteers.
Company at top of dumping breach list takes on big new contract
Tanning company with a history of dumping contaminants taking on a large new contract.
Silver Fern Farms fined $337k over potentially lethal ammonia leak
Ammonia leak potentially lethal to residents, staff and emergency services.
New arrivals boost biodiversity at Cape Sanctuary
Cape Sanctuary has marked a milestone with its successful seabird programme
'No immediate plan' to reduce nitrate levels
David Parker says govt had to be careful it was not "over-regulating parts of the system".
'Lifeline': $1.4m to create up to 30 conservation jobs
Up to 19 staff would be employed from one Rotorua business.
Rotorua's lakes are on the mend, but many rivers yet to cross
Why is a Romanian so interested in Rotorua's lakes?
Farmer mindset key to regenerative agriculture - study
New paper aims to identify the benefits regenerative agriculture might have for NZ
Hundreds of fish die in estuary
The dead fish included smelt, flounder, giant bullies, trout and inanga.
Opinion: What the regenerative farming debate needs now
Opinion: Regenerative agriculture - are we all just arguing over a definition?
Radiata pine advocated as carbon sink
"Growing radiata pine in the right place, at the right time provides multiple benefits.
Committee to 'oversee action' on climate change
Horizons has approved the establishment of a joint committee for the region.
Two years, two environmental disasters for Contact
A routine spraying operation to control pests goes wrong, killing 1.1ha of vegetation.
Lodgings required for four-legged pest controllers
In return for bed, water and the occasional breakfast, the cats will keep rodents at bay.
Authorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake
10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.
Illegal 120m-long net in marine reserve caught sharks, rays and birds
The net was attached by a milk bottle float and tied to a mangrove tree on the shoreline
Climate Change Report: How farmers in the South feel about stock reduction
"There's a pretty strong feeling that enough is getting to be enough."
Farmers rally against 'unworkable' freshwater rules at meeting
The meeting near Gore last Thursday, was run by farmer's group Groundswell.
Small steps boost biodiversity on North Canterbury farm
Farming couple say key to environmental improvement is tackling the simple changes first.
Lead in the water: Govt unveils 'rapid review' into tainted sites
'New Zealanders have every right to expect that their drinking water is safe'.
Opinion: Why we need to talk about water storage - now
Opinion: Irrigation NZ CEO says the need for water investment is well past its due date.
Climate change report: Cut tourists not cows, says Jim Hopkins
Hopkins accuses Govt of "kneecapping best, most efficient farming industry in the world."
Big Read: Five positive things we learned from major climate report
From decarbonising cars to managing methane, the new climate report offers many positives.
Climate change report welcome, but needs analysis says primary sector
"This report has significant implications for our farmers and rural communities."
Predator-free just a dream without new tools, say scientists
A new model offers a grim outlook for NZ's mission to be pest-free by 2050.
End of petrol cars: NZ must ban fossil-fuelled imports by 2032, says Climate Change Commission
Jacinda Ardern said the Government "will not hold back" on climate change action.
Climate change report: Ban on petrol-car imports by 2032, cut cow numbers
Govt told NZ must cut cow numbers and get most Kiwis in EVs to hit climate targets.
'Achievable and affordable': Ardern and Shaw react to emissions advice
Politicians react to the draft advice on how to meet emissions targets.
Climate Change Commission could put farming under the spotlight
Commission to release draft advice on Monday - farming will be part of the discussion.