Farming groups welcome passing of NAIT and Farm Debt Mediation laws
Federated Farmers say new laws are "good news" for the agriculture sector.
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Effectiveness of possum-control work questioned
Omission of large tract of forestry in middle of possum-control area concerns farmer.
Kiwi's hotel room visit a sign pest control paying off, Treaty Grounds boss says
Wildlife returning to Waitangi with a kiwi in a hotel room and penguins by the pool.
Dune protection to be extended
Te Rarawa will extend its dune protection on the Tauroa Peninsula.
Tauranga housewife accused of importing illegal plants
A Tauranga housewife has been charged with importing banned goods.
No swimming for seventh year running as lake turns green with algal bloom
The solution to algae problem at Dudding Lake could be grass carp and freshwater mussels.
Big stink: 17 charges laid against golf course for sewage dumping
Hidden cameras understood to be involved in case resulting in charges
On the hunt with a trapper: 'You have to think like a possum to kill a possum'
"Possums are fussy eaters. They only eat the best of the best."
Government support for Southland farmers
Damien O'Connor announces Thriving Southland Change and Innovation Project.
Hints of financial aid for farmers
Financial support for Farm Environment Plans could come in next year's budget.
NZ's top noses defending Bay of Islands wildlife
Nineteen highly-trained conservation dogs have been sniffing around the Bay of Islands.
Possible E. coli contamination: Two-year-old fighting for her life
Dangers of drinking private drinking water supplies highlighted.
Local Focus: Catfish Killas reel in additional help
Killing catfish is their business and business is good. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tauranga man's battle to save Pāpāmoa dunes
Protecting our dunes is the first step to a great summer on the beach.
Two newborn fairy terns push up population of endangered bird
Two chicks, one at Mangawhai and the other at Pakiri, hatched on Thursday.
'Tighter rules' force National Aquarium to euthanase piranhas
The end of four-decades of piranhas at the aquarium has been confirmed.
Juha Saarinen: Weapons of mouse destruction go wireless
With smartphone updates and auto resets, Goodnature's A24 a killer concept.
Debate rages over report findings about meat, health
International lobbying against red meat continues to gain momentum.
Climate change could decimate global food production
Globally, climate change expected to impact people's food loss from both land and sea.
Palm kernel imports reverse emissions progress - Fonterra report
Fonterra's Annual Sustainability Report says emissions intensity was a challenging area.
Dairy firm wants ocean wastewater outfall
Environmentalists concerned about growing number of ocean outfalls into wildlife habitats.
Waterways proposal to move fences could cost millions - farmers
Waterways calls for fences to be set back at least five metres from a creek.
Kauri dieback track trespasser faces up to $60k in fines
In the past six months, 49 trespass notices have been issued.
Central Otago rabbit numbers 'as bad as ever'
"I think it is bordering on an explosion and they are as bad as I have seen them"
Leighton Smith: Where has the National Party gone?
Comment: 'Lack of political spine and blind to what used to be their core constituency.'
Changes recommended for winter grazing practices
Taskforce made 11 recommendations to improve animal welfare in intensive winter grazing.
Environmental group helps Kaiate Falls clean up their act
From stomach bugs to belly flops - environmentalists are cleaning up the Kaiate Falls.
Deer hunters decry 1080 drops over food safety risk
Hunters concerned venison meat from deer killed in 1080 area will be dangerous to consume.
Security for Otago farmers unclear amid water plans
Some Otago farmers could be left with "unbankable" irrigation schemes.
Pest gets into Ohaupo wetland reserve
National Wetland Trust volunteers and staff are still determining how the pest got in.
Todd Muller: Farmers want to be heard
Comment: Protesters last week didn't deserve to be dismissed as rednecks.
Illegal rubbish dumping becoming a bigger problem
Councils ask community to help find rubbish dumpers.
Protesters call for climate change emergency declaration
The same day as the protest, NRC set up a climate change working party.
More frontline biosecurity officers protecting NZ
Another 51 quarantine officers and four new biosecurity detector dog teams graduate.