The CountryRabbit issue at Dunstan Hospital 'concerning'Former councillor says it exemplifies "systemic failure" of ORC's pest control policies.25 Oct 02:07 AM
The CountryToo many rabbit holes on Central Otago golf courses"We had one shoot one night and the guy got 80 and the next night he got 60."25 Oct 01:57 AM
The CountryComment: How the freshwater plan could ruin my townComment: Sheep and beef farmer Dani Darke is worried about her small community in Aria.24 Oct 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBrian Fallow: Glimmers of hope on climateNational and farmers' group suggest progress is possible on cutting greenhouse emissions.24 Oct 04:50 AM
The CountryEmissions trading scheme (ETS) Q&A: What just happened?Confused about what happened with the Government's ETS announcement? Check out this Q&A24 Oct 02:34 AM
The CountryFeds committed to reducing emissions, not joining ETSThe Feds continue to oppose agriculture entering the Emissions Trading Scheme.24 Oct 01:30 AM
The CountryListen: Bridges questions ETS backstopNational's Leader says backstop means "we'll get you in 2025 if you haven't done this".24 Oct 01:15 AM
The Country'We have listened to farmers' – Peters on Govt's ETS decisionThe Govt says farmers won't go into the ETS, if they abide by new rules23 Oct 08:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryETS off the table for farmers – for nowThe Govt has chosen to work with farmers which means they might avoid the ETS.23 Oct 07:00 AM
The CountryFreshwater meetings: Hundreds turn out to hear Feds' concerns"We are very concerned for the future of Mid Canterbury" - Ashburton meeting told.23 Oct 02:15 AM
The CountryFreshwater package raising concernsFarmer worried about negative impact on livelihoods, stress levels and mental wellbeing.23 Oct 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCommunity efforts bring back birdsongA weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.23 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryGood news and bad news for organic farmingUK scientists look into impacts of switching to organic farming on emissions.22 Oct 11:00 PM
The Country'Unattainable' methane goal will weigh heavy on farmers - Feds"The government has missed a golden opportunity to take its farmers along with them".22 Oct 08:30 PM
The CountryRook bait lost from chopper near Wairoa: Public warned not to touch itMembers of the public are warned not to touch the rook bait if found.22 Oct 07:10 PM
The CountryFish being fed plastics in NZ pollution studyScientists are learning about how microplastics affect fish – by feeding it to them.22 Oct 01:36 AM
The CountryMethane range 'stuffs the NZ Ag sector' says Todd MullerMethane time frame "ludicrous" and water policy "a calamity" says National's Ag spokesman.22 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Freshwater reforms a concern on the farmEditorial: Still waters run deep and cleaning the waters can cause deep resentment.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat a proposed change would mean for Rotorua boatiesThe Lakes Water Quality Society wants to introduce a clean boat certification programme.21 Oct 06:00 AM
The CountryZero Carbon Bill: Methane targets untouched despite strong lobbyingEnvironmentalists and farmers wanted the methane target to be fixed, not a range21 Oct 02:31 AM
The Country'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.21 Oct 12:00 AM
The CountryHawke's Bay welcomes five more kākāHawke's Bay's kākā population is growing, with five birds released on Sunday.20 Oct 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryShould we sell our water?Is Whanganui wise to sell its water, or is it a resource we should be exploiting?18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryWhy you may not want to swim in our lakes this summerWhanganui's favourite lakes are all in some degree of trouble - with no easy fixes.18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryMethane reducing cattle feed one step closerThe project could be a game-changer for farmers in NZ and around the world.18 Oct 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSam McIvor: Freshwater proposals need to be fairer to farmersComment: Proposals will penalise farming systems with the lightest environmental touch.17 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryHow this dairy farmer became a keen kiwi conservationistHow Jane Hutchings went from "total townie" to dairy farmer and kiwi conservationist.17 Oct 12:15 AM
The CountryKauri unearthed at building site may hold ancient secretsKauri unearthed at a West Auckland building site may yield major climate change insights.16 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryNapier'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."16 Oct 04:35 AM
The CountryNine groups call on Govt to get tough on water pollutionNine groups call on Govt to set tougher standards to clean up NZ's lakes and rivers.16 Oct 04:16 AM
The CountryMichael Laws says magpies a danger to Cromwell residents"One day they will kill someone - it's as simple as that.''16 Oct 12:15 AM
The CountryDairy farm fined $42,000 for clearing indigenous vegetationCompany was "extremely remorseful" and had engaged ecologist to mitigate actions.15 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryNanotechnology solutions explored in agricultural sectorResearch on nanotechnology to increase productivity and reduce environmental impact.15 Oct 07:25 PM
The CountrySurge of complaints over effluent dischargesWaikato Regional Council has been investigating eight complaints.15 Oct 01:45 AM
