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Govt must engage with Northland hapu over water
Much of land, and the water catchment area, in the Far North is Māori-owned.
Native plants instead of sprays
Villa Maria is trialling under-vine natives. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Catchment monitoring group's friendly solution to farm water issues
Pomahaka Water Care Group keen to expand activities after a successful first year.
Biodiversity 'almost past the breaking point'
'Breaking in the land' versus pasture maintenance - a difference of perception.
Kauri dieback found in Puketi forest despite work
'Deep horror and sadness' at news that kauri-killing disease confirmed in Puketi Forest.
Drought declared - 'This might be our new norm'
Drought level in Whanganui, Ruapehu, Rangitikei approaches that in 2011.
Landcare Trust tackle water quality and land use
Mosquito Point, Mowhanau Stream, Matarawa ephemeral wetland explored by Landcare team.
Kauri dieback found in Puketi Forest. Forest & Bird demand Govt action
Pigs blamed for spread - turning forests into giant pigsties.
Urbanisation, climate change threaten drinking water - study
Climate change and urbanisation expected to cause increase in groundwater organic carbon.
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.