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Brian Fallow: Glimmers of hope on climate
National and farmers' group suggest progress is possible on cutting greenhouse emissions.
Emissions trading scheme (ETS) Q&A: What just happened?
Confused about what happened with the Government's ETS announcement? Check out this Q&A
Feds committed to reducing emissions, not joining ETS
The Feds continue to oppose agriculture entering the Emissions Trading Scheme.
Listen: Bridges questions ETS backstop
National's Leader says backstop means "we'll get you in 2025 if you haven't done this".
'We have listened to farmers' – Peters on Govt's ETS decision
The Govt says farmers won't go into the ETS, if they abide by new rules
ETS off the table for farmers – for now
The Govt has chosen to work with farmers which means they might avoid the ETS.
Freshwater meetings: Hundreds turn out to hear Feds' concerns
"We are very concerned for the future of Mid Canterbury" - Ashburton meeting told.
Freshwater package raising concerns
Farmer worried about negative impact on livelihoods, stress levels and mental wellbeing.
Community efforts bring back birdsong
A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.
Good news and bad news for organic farming
UK scientists look into impacts of switching to organic farming on emissions.
'Unattainable' methane goal will weigh heavy on farmers - Feds
"The government has missed a golden opportunity to take its farmers along with them".
Rook bait lost from chopper near Wairoa: Public warned not to touch it
Members of the public are warned not to touch the rook bait if found.
Fish being fed plastics in NZ pollution study
Scientists are learning about how microplastics affect fish – by feeding it to them.
Methane range 'stuffs the NZ Ag sector' says Todd Muller
Methane time frame "ludicrous" and water policy "a calamity" says National's Ag spokesman.
Editorial: Freshwater reforms a concern on the farm
Editorial: Still waters run deep and cleaning the waters can cause deep resentment.
What a proposed change would mean for Rotorua boaties
The Lakes Water Quality Society wants to introduce a clean boat certification programme.
Zero Carbon Bill: Methane targets untouched despite strong lobbying
Environmentalists and farmers wanted the methane target to be fixed, not a range
'It must be a moving carpet of rats on the forest floor'
Makarora Valley volunteers said this was the worst year for rats they had ever seen.
Hawke's Bay welcomes five more kākā
Hawke's Bay's kākā population is growing, with five birds released on Sunday.
Should we sell our water?
Is Whanganui wise to sell its water, or is it a resource we should be exploiting?
Why you may not want to swim in our lakes this summer
Whanganui's favourite lakes are all in some degree of trouble - with no easy fixes.
Methane reducing cattle feed one step closer
The project could be a game-changer for farmers in NZ and around the world.
Sam McIvor: Freshwater proposals need to be fairer to farmers
Comment: Proposals will penalise farming systems with the lightest environmental touch.
How this dairy farmer became a keen kiwi conservationist
How Jane Hutchings went from "total townie" to dairy farmer and kiwi conservationist.
Kauri unearthed at building site may hold ancient secrets
Kauri unearthed at a West Auckland building site may yield major climate change insights.
Napier's toilet flushing woes: Councillor calls for change as estuary threatened again by downpour
"We just can't go on like this. This is deja vu."
Nine groups call on Govt to get tough on water pollution
Nine groups call on Govt to set tougher standards to clean up NZ's lakes and rivers.
Michael Laws says magpies a danger to Cromwell residents
"One day they will kill someone - it's as simple as that.''
Dairy farm fined $42,000 for clearing indigenous vegetation
Company was "extremely remorseful" and had engaged ecologist to mitigate actions.
Nanotechnology solutions explored in agricultural sector
Research on nanotechnology to increase productivity and reduce environmental impact.
Surge of complaints over effluent discharges
Waikato Regional Council has been investigating eight complaints.
Government on high alert for stink bugs
Biosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor is warning travelling Kiwis to be vigilant.
Environment Court backs Lindis River farmers
Tarras farmer said the ruling was Central Otago's "Erin Brockovich moment".