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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.
Apple industry changes spur some growers to eco-friendly plastic waste disposal
Bostock New Zealand has pulled out 80km of plastic irrigation pipes this winter.
Nearly $800,000 of government funding comes to Northland
Kiwi protection in the Waipoua Forest receive the largest DoC funding grant.
Health warning after livestock droppings found in Southland rivers
Fighting faecal pollution in Southland rivers won't be a quick fix, but work has started.
Endangered kākā killed by possum poison
The deaths of two endangered native parrots have been attributed to human error.
Political Roundup: The pros and cons of the Zero Carbon Act
There's been plenty of back-slapping and high fives but not everyone is happy.
50 Shades of Green protest: Farmer Sully Alsop's speech
Wairarapa farmer's speech on problems he sees with forestry and environmental reforms.
50 Shades of Green protest: Farmer Kerry Worsnop's speech
Gisborne farmer Kerry Worsnop delivered a speech outlining her concerns on forestry.
Jones calls farmer protesters 'rednecks', sings as they boo
As they booed him, he sung them Tūtira mai ngā iwi.
Credit where it's due: Shaw praises Nats on Zero Carbon Act
Green Party co-leader puts aside politics to praise Todd Muller on Zero Carbon Act.
Guest opinion: Motiti battle a victory for marine reserves
Court of Appeal decision is a win for Motiti.
Drones with advanced sensors could help fight against Myrtle rust
Drones give scientists and conservationists a new tool to help manage the plant disease.
More pain expected for primary exporters from freshwater policy
Report signals possible pain ahead for dairy processors from freshwater policy.