The CountryKauri dieback found in Puketi Forest. Forest & Bird demand Govt actionPigs blamed for spread - turning forests into giant pigsties.12 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryKea likely died from 1080 - DoCThe birds were among 12 monitored after the 1080 drop.12 Mar 06:29 AM
The CountryUrbanisation, climate change threaten drinking water - studyClimate change and urbanisation expected to cause increase in groundwater organic carbon.11 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryHigh hopes for a kingfish industryThe PGF is investing in a trial kingfish farming plan in Northland.11 Mar 07:34 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHawke's Bay farmer takes issue with 'irrational' Forest & Bird satellite claimsHawke's Bay farmer says Forest & Bird misrepresented tussock decimation on his farm.10 Mar 10:57 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDrought heroes: Teens rescue eels, fill their swimming poolThey started a rescue mission from the swamp. Before long the bathtub was overflowing.10 Mar 08:49 PM
The CountryInvasive fanworm discovered in Mangonui HarbourKetch ordered from water after invaders found on hull; six fanworms also found on seafloor10 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryLocal iwi oppose oil, gas, mineral extractionTaranaki iwi and Ngāti Tara hapū are against oil, gas and mineral extraction.10 Mar 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryToxic bloom makes Kaitaia dam water unusableControversial dam built to supply hospital but toxic algae means water now can't be used.10 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryLost dog survived two nights down sinkholeKelpie cross Fern disappeared down hole near the Fox River.09 Mar 10:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Breaking point': 200ha of mostly Hawke's Bay tussock converted to grassNew satellite images show what happened over a six-year period on Napier-Taihape Rd.09 Mar 05:11 PM
The CountryNorthland kiwi being recorded to find out how widespread they areNorthland kiwi being recorded to find out how widespread they are.09 Mar 12:00 AM
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
