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.
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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.
Nearly $800,000 of government funding comes to Northland
Kiwi protection in the Waipoua Forest receive the largest DoC funding grant.
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.
From cellar door to conservation: E-commerce transforms Waimate winery
Point Bush Wines' online move allowed family to expand large-scale conservation project.
Farmers should consider environmental risk costs when investing
Rabobank's Blake Holgate says farmers have to consider environmental risks when investing.
Volunteers sought for further attack on wilding pine
Mid Dome Wilding Trees Charitable Trust and Environment Southland want volunteers.
Otago farmers want more focus on waterfowl pollution
Sheep and beef farmer "surprised" to find little public attention on the issue.
Comment: Flawed Zero Carbon Bill puts us at a disadvantage
Comment: Frustrating to see Zero Carbon Bill pass with its flawed methane targets intact.
Elusive mudfish given fighting chance by Hikurangi students
Their habitat is the shrinking Hikurangi wetland.
Lack of transparency over possible whitebaiting ban - National
People are worried the Conservation Minister is going to ban whitebaiting altogether.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: A matter of perspective
Comment: Can Kiwi kids protesting climate change actually make a difference?
Didymo Dave scoops national biosecurity award
He's spent years championing freshwater biosecurity, pest control and conservation.
Audrey Young: Climate change shift enhances Simon Bridges' leadership
COMMENT: In subterranean battle between Simon Bridges and Judith Collins, Bridges won.
Horizons councillor faces resource management charges
John Turkington says he will fight the charges against him.
Listen live: PM Jacinda Ardern joins Mike Hosking to discuss her 'nuclear moment'
It's time to deliver action, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
New Zealand to get space mission control centre
It's the first space mission funded by the Government and will received $26 million.
Murray Peat wages one-man war against pests
He's the Pied Piper of Whangamomona, having trapped 272 rats over five years.
Rowarth: Farmers need empowerment
Comment: Reducing stock numbers, increasing legislation is not the way to empower farmers.
Te Arawa Lakes Trust's Catfish Killas take top biosecurity award
Biosecurity award winners celebrated for protecting NZ from myrtle rust to M. bovis.
Freshwater reforms could have $6b impact - DairyNZ
DairyNZ economic modelling shows Southland could be one of the hardest hit regions.
Riparian planting all part of the plan for farming family
Weir family just completed planting 1300 natives around an irrigation dam.
Farmers can now estimate how much carbon their tree blocks absorb
OverseerFM carbon stock tool uses MPI data to estimate carbon sequestration potential.
Green-thumbed learn sustainable gardening
Green-thumbed gardeners can learn about sustainability at an upcoming event.
Biosecurity Business Pledge signed by 50 NZ companies
Damien O'Connor launches first-of-its-kind pledge to protect NZ from pests and diseases.