Latest from TCN - Environment

Revealed: NZ's new climate change commissioners

Some of our leading authorities just named as members of new climate change watchdog.

Health warning issued for Lake Okaro

People should avoid any activity which results in significant contact with the lake water.

Emissions profile sparks cow debate in Southland

Agricultural-related emissions were found to be the largest emission source for Southland.

Primary industries aiming to lead world in sustainability

Primary Sector Council announces "Fit for a Better World" vision.

'She's on my hit list' - DoC staff threatened, abused, over 1080

Pictures and personal details of DoC staff are being shared online among 1080 opponents.

Trashed farmland could be a conservation treasure

"Uncontested lands" could be low-hanging fruit for expanding world's conservation areas.

Farming groups welcome passing of NAIT and Farm Debt Mediation laws

Federated Farmers say new laws are "good news" for the agriculture sector.

Effectiveness of possum-control work questioned

Omission of large tract of forestry in middle of possum-control area concerns farmer.

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.