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
The CountryAuthorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.16 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryIllegal 120m-long net in marine reserve caught sharks, rays and birdsThe net was attached by a milk bottle float and tied to a mangrove tree on the shoreline16 Feb 04:33 AM
The CountryClimate Change Report: How farmers in the South feel about stock reduction"There's a pretty strong feeling that enough is getting to be enough."14 Feb 11:15 PM
The CountryFarmers rally against 'unworkable' freshwater rules at meetingThe meeting near Gore last Thursday, was run by farmer's group Groundswell.14 Feb 09:30 PM
The CountrySmall steps boost biodiversity on North Canterbury farmFarming couple say key to environmental improvement is tackling the simple changes first.11 Feb 07:00 PM
The CountryLead in the water: Govt unveils 'rapid review' into tainted sites'New Zealanders have every right to expect that their drinking water is safe'.09 Feb 05:19 PM
The CountryOpinion: Why we need to talk about water storage - nowOpinion: Irrigation NZ CEO says the need for water investment is well past its due date.05 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountryClimate change report: Cut tourists not cows, says Jim HopkinsHopkins accuses Govt of "kneecapping best, most efficient farming industry in the world."03 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBig Read: Five positive things we learned from major climate reportFrom decarbonising cars to managing methane, the new climate report offers many positives.01 Feb 06:00 AM
The CountryClimate change report welcome, but needs analysis says primary sector"This report has significant implications for our farmers and rural communities."01 Feb 03:00 AM
The CountryPredator-free just a dream without new tools, say scientistsA new model offers a grim outlook for NZ's mission to be pest-free by 2050.31 Jan 09:18 PM
The CountryEnd of petrol cars: NZ must ban fossil-fuelled imports by 2032, says Climate Change CommissionJacinda Ardern said the Government "will not hold back" on climate change action.31 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryClimate change report: Ban on petrol-car imports by 2032, cut cow numbersGovt told NZ must cut cow numbers and get most Kiwis in EVs to hit climate targets.31 Jan 01:00 AM
The Country'Achievable and affordable': Ardern and Shaw react to emissions advicePoliticians react to the draft advice on how to meet emissions targets.31 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryClimate Change Commission could put farming under the spotlightCommission to release draft advice on Monday - farming will be part of the discussion.28 Jan 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryResident concerned sprays could be killing native plants in dunesTauranga City Council is in charge of animal and plant pest control on coastal areas.27 Jan 07:00 PM
The CountryDog detective unleashed in Wairarapa wetland to sniff out pest plantsBailey was brought to the Wairarapa coastline to find pest cordgrass, or spartina anglica.26 Jan 09:33 PM
The CountryCodling moths and the Hawke's Bay guy dealing with themAs a Peace Corp volunteer in Malawi, Tim Vandervoet developed his agricultural passion.26 Jan 12:18 AM
The CountryAkaroa bay closed after faecal bacteria foundThe bacteria was found in a recent sample taken from Glen Bay.25 Jan 11:08 PM
The CountryEndangered black-billed gulls take to new life on the farmBirds happily tucked in between an effluent pond and the dairy shed.22 Jan 03:00 AM
The CountryStoats threaten Coromandel kiwi chicksRescue operation only found one of two kiwi moved to sanctuary where stoat killed birds.21 Jan 10:30 PM
The CountryDoing it for the birds: Endangered kōkako to benefit from music festival fundraiserThere is now fewer than 1600 of the birds remaining in New Zealand.21 Jan 12:30 AM
