Microplastics in NZ green-lipped mussels
Microplastics have been found in green-lipped mussels - and the implications are unclear.
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NZ'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?
'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."
No evidence of toxins in Northland mass mussel deaths
No evidence of toxins in Northland mass mussel deaths
Heartfelt message for drought-stricken Kiwis
"It will rain. Hang in there. People are thinking of you!"
Hopping mad: Audits causing problems for rabbit sellers
Processors say it's unfair they have to pay the same amount for audits as large operators.
Humans could be behind spread of 'lake snow'
Lake snow has been found in more than a dozen lakes or lake outlets around New Zealand.
Keep low emissions pork sector out of ETS - NZPork
NZPork GM says including pigs in ETS could disproportionately impact pig farmers.
Climate change-focused school opens in Taranaki
The Green School currently has around 50 students on the roll.
Council releases butterfly to control manuka-smothering weed
HBRC uses biocontrol in the form of a butterfly to combat weeds.
Top breeding season in Northland for rare fairy tern
This small, dainty coastal tern is the most endangered of New Zealand's endemic birds.
Govt announces world-first eradication of pea weevil
Govt confident there are no pea weevils remaining in Wairarapa, and therefore New Zealand.
Comment: Could Govt try to seize natural gas reserves?
Comment: Confiscating natural gas reserves would be an extremely risky move.
Charges laid against dog owner after kiwi death
DOC has begun legal proceedings against a Coromandel dog owner.
Water storage project touted as answer to water woes
The NRC is hosting public information sessions about water storage on February 18 and 19.
Time for a national strategy to manage our water
COMMENT: Why are we still managing and governing water resources at regional level?
Mussels cook to death as temperatures soar in Northland
Mussels cook to death - as temperatures soar in Northland
Villa Maria winery trials native plants as alternative to herbicides
Hawke's Bay winery trials show plants have not affected vine vegetative growth so far.
Good omens: Kaituna's freshwater flows return to estuary
'The current literally personifies the lifeforce coming from the Kaituna.'
Region's rivers and streams nearing record low levels
With no significant rain forecast, rural communities are urged to prepare.
Rio Tinto blasted by Environment Minister David Parker
Minister says company has 'outrageously' attempted to avoid cleaning up its own mess.
Two farms fined nearly $75,000 for effluent discharges
Fonterra clamps down on non-compliant Northland dairy farms by stopping milk collection.
Freshwater fish becoming stressed and dying in hot temperatures in Hawke's Bay
It's not just people struggling in the hot temperatures, the fish are feeling it too
The Big Dry: Aucklanders on tank water 'getting desperate' as shortage bites
"It has become a health, human rights issue."
Dogged defence force: NZ's four-legged wildlife protectors
Meet the front line of New Zealand's defence against millions of insatiable killers.
Application to discharge into iconic lakes dropped
Queenstown-Lakes District Council drops application to discharge wastewater overflows.
Where nature takes precedence – tackling pests on Hen and Chicks
A group of four heads out to the archipelago for 10 days at a time to eradicate weeds.
Predator patrol brings back native birdsong
New Plymouth District Council is calling for volunteers to help eradicate predators.
Comment: War on wilding pines deserves more funding
Comment: Doing the control work on wilding pines now is an investment in the future.
Solar power provides off-grid options for farmers
More rural landowners considering solar energy as cost-effective way to power their farms.
Risk of pest plant restricts removal of material from Tukituki River
To prevent the spread, soil, silt and gravel can no longer be removed from the river.
Tauranga housewife admits breaching biosecurity rules
Plans to start her own plant business prompted a woman to illegally import cuttings.
Thousands petition for greater seabird protection
More than 14,000 seabirds are estimated to be killed by commercial fishers every year.
Dogs die after eating algae from Masterton's Waipoua River
Two dogs have died after eating toxic algae from a Wairarapa river.