The CountryPhotos: 160kg of trash found on land and underwaterDive Now and Love Whangarei Monthly Clean Up teamed up to pick up rubbish.08 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryFire boss urges Northlanders to heed fire banFire-starters can face costs of $1500 to $10,000 - but so far no one ordered to pay.08 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDriest 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.08 Mar 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHygiene station theft puts kauri at riskTank, brushes and drench guns have been stolen from a hygiene station in Ōpua Forest.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEmergency water take established at Lake OmapereAn emergency pipeline has been set up at Lake Omapere to help Kaikohe residents.06 Mar 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPlaces in Northland break summer drought recordWhangārei and Dargaville have broken rainfall records in place for many decades.04 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryLakes fail water quality target, but still safe to swimThe regional council says improving the water quality of the lakes is a 'long-term game'.03 Mar 02:51 AM
The CountryCould conservation rules penalise farmers doing the most good?Cost for some of maintaining natural areas in and around farms would be prohibitive.03 Mar 12:34 AM
The CountryHow dung beetles can help keep waterways cleanAbout 1500 beetles released on Taieri property.02 Mar 03:00 PM
The CountryHomes and sponsorship sought for Kaimanawa horsesAnother 111 wild horses will be mustered in the Kaimanawas this year.28 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryLocals seek action on polluted streamsGroup of neighbours aim to improve water quality across 300,000 coastal hectares.27 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryTahr cull vital to saving alpine ecosystem - DoCConservation plan being developed to protect Ben Ohau Ranges from Himalayan tahr.26 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHeat bringing challenges to pest controlRotorua pest controllers talk about what the hot, dry summer has meant for their work.26 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryHauraki Gulf: Crayfish in peril, snapper just hanging in there - reportThe State of our Gulf 2020 report calls for drastic actions to heal our big blue backyard.26 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmers need to speed up adaptation to changing climate - reportPossible impact of climate change on pastoral,arable & horticultural farm systems studied.25 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryWaikato councils in a stink over leaky pipeMatamata-Piako mayor says regional council didn't play fair in prosecuting his council.25 Feb 01:47 AM
The CountryNew app to help hunters track tahr numbers during cullingA long-term plan is being developed to control Himalayan tahr in the South Island.24 Feb 11:15 PM
The CountryAvocado growers win in the High CourtHigh Court rejects appeal against resource consents granted to mainly avocado growers.24 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryGunning for cemetery bunniesCouncil will conduct a rabbit control operation at the Heads Rd cemetery.24 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryWine without water? Irrigation experiment in Central OtagoRobin Dicey can't turn water into wine, but he is turning grapes into wine without water.24 Feb 03:00 AM
The CountryPotential for 'catastrophe': Mangroves deliberately planted in Ahuriri EstuaryThe introduction of mangroves could devastate a hugely important habitat.24 Feb 01:32 AM
The CountryTodd Muller: Water will be the currency of the 21st centuryComment: Water is one of our nation's critical strategic assets.24 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryCluck around the block: Mobile hen houses help with soil healthThousands of hens are living the life of Riley on the Pringle's South Otago farm.23 Feb 10:45 PM
The CountryManaging whitebait - a species in declineFour of our six whitebait species are categorised as threatened or at risk of extinction.23 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryMicroplastics in NZ green-lipped musselsMicroplastics have been found in green-lipped mussels - and the implications are unclear.23 Feb 04:49 AM
The CountryNZ's big dry and climate change: What's the link?Scientists say events like NZ's drought are growing more likely under climate change. How?23 Feb 12:38 AM
The Country'Nasty pieces of work': Asian paddle crabs get claws into region"They have a huge appetite, feeding on shellfish such as pipi, tua tua and cockles."20 Feb 09:12 PM
The CountryNo evidence of toxins in Northland mass mussel deathsNo evidence of toxins in Northland mass mussel deaths20 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryHeartfelt message for drought-stricken Kiwis"It will rain. Hang in there. People are thinking of you!"19 Feb 02:45 AM
The CountryHopping mad: Audits causing problems for rabbit sellersProcessors say it's unfair they have to pay the same amount for audits as large operators.19 Feb 02:30 AM
The CountryHumans could be behind spread of 'lake snow'Lake snow has been found in more than a dozen lakes or lake outlets around New Zealand.18 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryKeep low emissions pork sector out of ETS - NZPorkNZPork GM says including pigs in ETS could disproportionately impact pig farmers.18 Feb 07:45 PM
The CountryClimate change-focused school opens in TaranakiThe Green School currently has around 50 students on the roll.18 Feb 06:57 PM
The CountryCouncil releases butterfly to control manuka-smothering weedHBRC uses biocontrol in the form of a butterfly to combat weeds.18 Feb 02:41 AM
