'Unattainable' methane goal will weigh heavy on farmers - Feds
"The government has missed a golden opportunity to take its farmers along with them".
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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".
Rowarth: Economists urgently needed in freshwater plans
Comment: How much are people prepared to pay for clean waterways?
Let's join forces on climate change, says visiting Dutch PM
New Zealand and the Netherlands join forces in taking action against climate change
Sir Graham Henry: Stay on the ball for kiwi survival
COMMENT: The kiwi population has been declining at a rate of 2 per cent every year.
Iconic lakes wastewater plan hits snag
Application to discharge wastewater overflows into scenic lakes, rivers faces opposition.
Why NZ urgently must keep a better watch on its oceans
Scientists propose new initiative to keep closer tabs on our fast-changing ocean estate.
Five-year braided rivers research project launched
Lincoln Agritech awarded $8 million for programme to study water lost on braided rivers.
Organic contaminants detected in two-thirds of NZ wells
Low levels of organic contaminants have been found in two thirds of the country's wells.
Gore freshwater meeting: 'Huge unknowns' concern farmers
About 350 people attended a roadshow in Gore yesterday to discuss the proposed changes.
Residents furious after dam flushing leaves flurry of dead fish
Flushing of a Upper Hutt dam has left dozens of fish dead in the creek below.
Damien O'Connor: Why this Government doesn't 'hate' farmers
Comment: Freshwater policy is not about Government trying to destroy farming.