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
PremiumPremiumThe CountryComment: Seeing the wood for the treesOpinion: Supply and demand imbalances different this year with various factors impacting.10 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryCentral Otago farmers say proposed dam safety rules 'scary'Central Otago water group says new regulations will cause stress and expense to farmers.10 Mar 03:30 AM
The CountrySnake in a drain: Dead python comes out of pipeSnake found in a pipe on South Auckland construction site.09 Mar 06:18 AM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why we should be using wool carpetsOpinion: We got rid of plastic bags - why can't we get rid of synthetic carpets?05 Mar 12:30 AM
The CountryFarmers and growers working to protect streamsProject Parore programme showing benefits03 Mar 06:23 PM
The CountryEnvironment Ministry questions Beef and Lamb carbon emissions reportMfE questions accuracy of B+LNZ study on NZ sheep and beef farmers' carbon emissions.02 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryTaihape Area School gets rebuild a decade after flaw identifiedCountry town's school blighted by leaks and backed-up sewage is finally getting a rebuild.25 Feb 09:30 PM
The CountryTrial aims to prevent runaway mussel floatsResearch trial aims to reduce number of mussel floats that get lost at sea each year.25 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryPest control volunteers need help to maintain accessThe Rotopiko trapping project needs help to keep access available for volunteers.25 Feb 12:00 AM
The CountryCompany at top of dumping breach list takes on big new contractTanning company with a history of dumping contaminants taking on a large new contract.24 Feb 10:30 PM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms fined $337k over potentially lethal ammonia leakAmmonia leak potentially lethal to residents, staff and emergency services.24 Feb 06:58 AM
The CountryNew arrivals boost biodiversity at Cape SanctuaryCape Sanctuary has marked a milestone with its successful seabird programme23 Feb 11:06 PM
The Country'No immediate plan' to reduce nitrate levelsDavid Parker says govt had to be careful it was not "over-regulating parts of the system".22 Feb 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Lifeline': $1.4m to create up to 30 conservation jobsUp to 19 staff would be employed from one Rotorua business.22 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryRotorua's lakes are on the mend, but many rivers yet to crossWhy is a Romanian so interested in Rotorua's lakes?22 Feb 05:00 AM
The CountryFarmer mindset key to regenerative agriculture - studyNew paper aims to identify the benefits regenerative agriculture might have for NZ22 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryHundreds of fish die in estuaryThe dead fish included smelt, flounder, giant bullies, trout and inanga.21 Feb 06:28 PM
The CountryOpinion: What the regenerative farming debate needs nowOpinion: Regenerative agriculture - are we all just arguing over a definition?19 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryRadiata pine advocated as carbon sink"Growing radiata pine in the right place, at the right time provides multiple benefits.18 Feb 03:00 AM
The CountryCommittee to 'oversee action' on climate changeHorizons has approved the establishment of a joint committee for the region.18 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTwo years, two environmental disasters for ContactA routine spraying operation to control pests goes wrong, killing 1.1ha of vegetation.17 Feb 08:10 PM
The CountryLodgings required for four-legged pest controllersIn return for bed, water and the occasional breakfast, the cats will keep rodents at bay.16 Feb 08:12 PM
