The CountryHigh country farmers oppose pastoral lease Bill"We need more of a partnership - a balanced carrot-and-stick approach."06 Apr 03:45 AM
The CountryCanterbury consent replacement raises concerns about nitratesOpponents to large Mid-Canterbury irrigation scheme say nitrate pollution is a concern.05 Apr 08:30 PM
The CountryClaims highly toxic waste buried at Tiwai Pt smelterFormer staff say the waste, that contains cyanide, has been buried in unmapped sites.05 Apr 08:03 PM
The CountryWink keeping an eye on velvetleafWink has been trained to find a serious cropping weed called velvetleaf.02 Apr 07:00 PM
The CountryMore 'little rays of sunshine' at forest sanctuaryIt's been a busy year at Bushy Park Tarapuruhi, with a better hihi breeding season.31 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Treat them like a bluebottle': Potentially harmful sea slug washing up along BOP coastPeople are advised to stay away from the slugs and to keep dogs away from them too.30 Mar 08:06 PM
The CountryFocus on planting exotic forests key to climate goals - forest ownersNative trees establish slowly and need more work than exotics, NZ Forest Association says.30 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryMan found guilty of flouting kauri dieback lawsArmitstead could be fined up to $60,000 when he is sentenced in May.30 Mar 02:45 AM
The CountryRegulations expected to hit Southland dairy outputMounting pressure on Southland's agricultural sector is expected to hit dairy production.29 Mar 09:30 PM
The CountryTara iti / NZ fairy tern survival in Northland helped with chick born at Auckland ZooA partnership with Auckland Zoo gives hope for NZ's rarest bird, the tara iti/fairy tern.28 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFarming couple 'walk the talk' on sustainabilityEvan and Linda Potter named National Ambassadors for Sustainable Farming and Growing.26 Mar 12:30 AM
The CountryOpposition mounting on Watercare's Waikato River planSouthgate, also Hamilton mayor, has been a vocal opponent of the application.25 Mar 10:48 PM
The CountryBiodiversity Hawke's Bay's day of education at Little BushLittle Bush Reserve was the centre of a Biodiversity Hawke's Bay led event25 Mar 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWould you drink treated sewage? Auckland told to stop relying on Waikato for waterConfidential agreement could see recycled wastewater on the table.25 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBiodiverse shelterbelts benefit farm crops, researchers findNative plants could be used to replace shelterbelts, according to researchers.24 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryHalf-tonne fatberg blocks Gisborne networkSecond one in as many years at this particular spot.18 Mar 07:05 AM
The CountryWatercare says $160m needed if Waikato River take goes aheadA permanent water treatment plant at Tuakau would need to be built.18 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryBilly and Bongo hot on the tail of feral catsPest controller Billy Barton hunts feral cats with trusty sidekick Bongo Fury the spaniel.17 Mar 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBay of Islands pest-free project a lifeline for national iconProject aims to protect kiwi by wiping out pests on 7600ha Purerua Peninsula.17 Mar 04:31 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCameron Burrows: We're in the right place to face our climate-change challengeOpinion: We need to rapidly make changes but they must be the right changes.17 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryListen: David Parker on winter grazing callEnvironment Minister says he's not anti-farming, but anti-pollution.17 Mar 03:30 AM
The CountryMaking a stand for kauri on the CoromandelSarni Hart's educating locals and tourists on importance and value of NZ's native forests.17 Mar 03:00 AM
The Country'Not good for our community' - Winton dump plan causes a stinkOpponents say it's unfair for small rural town to take so much rubbish from other regions.16 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryWinter grazing regulation deferred in favour of farming sector planFarmers had complained that the restrictions and requirements were impractical.16 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryNorthland now home to Australian flying weta, but spread unknownThe 'stroppy' Australian winged weta is more widespread in Northland than first thought.16 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryNZ imported more coal last year than in any year since 2006The Govt is being challenged to spend more money on renewable energy14 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCentral Hawke's Bay climate resilience project push back, despite government fundingThe climate resilience project aims to protect Waipawa riverbanks from erosion.13 Mar 09:54 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay primary sector: More than 12.5 tonnes of plastic collected in three monthsAgrecovery collected 12.5 tonnes of plastic from HB farmers and growers since December.13 Mar 09:09 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBuild begins on $30m food waste to bioenergy facilityThere were 94 building consents worth about $19m issued in February.13 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryPredator-free project 'massive win' for biodiversity, economyFormer feds president is now chair of Predator Free South Westland.12 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryDairy firm fined $48,000 over pollution at swimming spotMaxwell Farms Limited has been fined after effluent fouled the Tutaekuri River.12 Mar 01:29 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Dead zone': Thousands of dead fish wash up at Waipū estuaryWaipu residents devastated with mass die-off.11 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryFar North now home to carnivorous Australian flying wetaA carnivorous flying Aussie invader has arrived in the Far North11 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryAngler's horror at damage to trout from ingested rubbishA trout badly harmed by an ingested thread spurs a call to keep rubbish out of our rivers.10 Mar 08:04 PM
