Latest from TCN - Environment

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.

Kea likely died from 1080 - DoC

The birds were among 12 monitored after the 1080 drop.

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.

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.