Urbanisation, climate change threaten drinking water - study
Climate change and urbanisation expected to cause increase in groundwater organic carbon.
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High hopes for a kingfish industry
The PGF is investing in a trial kingfish farming plan in Northland.
Hawke's Bay farmer takes issue with 'irrational' Forest & Bird satellite claims
Hawke's Bay farmer says Forest & Bird misrepresented tussock decimation on his farm.
Drought heroes: Teens rescue eels, fill their swimming pool
They started a rescue mission from the swamp. Before long the bathtub was overflowing.
Invasive fanworm discovered in Mangonui Harbour
Ketch ordered from water after invaders found on hull; six fanworms also found on seafloor
Local iwi oppose oil, gas, mineral extraction
Taranaki iwi and Ngāti Tara hapū are against oil, gas and mineral extraction.
Toxic bloom makes Kaitaia dam water unusable
Controversial dam built to supply hospital but toxic algae means water now can't be used.
Lost dog survived two nights down sinkhole
Kelpie cross Fern disappeared down hole near the Fox River.
'Breaking point': 200ha of mostly Hawke's Bay tussock converted to grass
New satellite images show what happened over a six-year period on Napier-Taihape Rd.
Northland kiwi being recorded to find out how widespread they are
Northland kiwi being recorded to find out how widespread they are.
Photos: 160kg of trash found on land and underwater
Dive Now and Love Whangarei Monthly Clean Up teamed up to pick up rubbish.
Fire boss urges Northlanders to heed fire ban
Fire-starters can face costs of $1500 to $10,000 - but so far no one ordered to pay.
Driest four months in 50 years: Parts of Hawke's Bay now in meteorological drought
"This is what we were worried about", mayor says as farmers struggle.
Hygiene station theft puts kauri at risk
Tank, brushes and drench guns have been stolen from a hygiene station in Ōpua Forest.
Emergency water take established at Lake Omapere
An emergency pipeline has been set up at Lake Omapere to help Kaikohe residents.
Places in Northland break summer drought record
Whangārei and Dargaville have broken rainfall records in place for many decades.
Lakes fail water quality target, but still safe to swim
The regional council says improving the water quality of the lakes is a 'long-term game'.
Could conservation rules penalise farmers doing the most good?
Cost for some of maintaining natural areas in and around farms would be prohibitive.
How dung beetles can help keep waterways clean
About 1500 beetles released on Taieri property.
Homes and sponsorship sought for Kaimanawa horses
Another 111 wild horses will be mustered in the Kaimanawas this year.
Locals seek action on polluted streams
Group of neighbours aim to improve water quality across 300,000 coastal hectares.
Tahr cull vital to saving alpine ecosystem - DoC
Conservation plan being developed to protect Ben Ohau Ranges from Himalayan tahr.
Heat bringing challenges to pest control
Rotorua pest controllers talk about what the hot, dry summer has meant for their work.
Hauraki Gulf: Crayfish in peril, snapper just hanging in there - report
The State of our Gulf 2020 report calls for drastic actions to heal our big blue backyard.
Farmers need to speed up adaptation to changing climate - report
Possible impact of climate change on pastoral,arable & horticultural farm systems studied.
Waikato councils in a stink over leaky pipe
Matamata-Piako mayor says regional council didn't play fair in prosecuting his council.
New app to help hunters track tahr numbers during culling
A long-term plan is being developed to control Himalayan tahr in the South Island.
Avocado growers win in the High Court
High Court rejects appeal against resource consents granted to mainly avocado growers.
Gunning for cemetery bunnies
Council will conduct a rabbit control operation at the Heads Rd cemetery.
Wine without water? Irrigation experiment in Central Otago
Robin Dicey can't turn water into wine, but he is turning grapes into wine without water.
Potential for 'catastrophe': Mangroves deliberately planted in Ahuriri Estuary
The introduction of mangroves could devastate a hugely important habitat.
Todd Muller: Water will be the currency of the 21st century
Comment: Water is one of our nation's critical strategic assets.
Cluck around the block: Mobile hen houses help with soil health
Thousands of hens are living the life of Riley on the Pringle's South Otago farm.
Managing whitebait - a species in decline
Four of our six whitebait species are categorised as threatened or at risk of extinction.