Group that opposed Auckland 1080 drop must pay $40k in court costs
The court ruled its case was "legally without substance", and based on opinion not fact.
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Environmentalists target winter cropping issues
Campaign launcher Angus Robson says he has seen things he felt he could not walk past.
Why going vegan won't help you save the planet
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, a vegetarian, says vegans haven't done the calculations.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: If veganism is the answer, what was the question?
Comment: Are you really saving the planet by becoming a vegan?
Tenure agreement reached for Canterbury high country station
Tenure review agreement reached for North Canterbury high country station, Island Hills.
Young Farmer passionate about environment
Robert Barry's environmental work has won him several accolades and a new job.
Erosion closes Rob Roy Glacier track
Flying by helicopter will be the only way to visit Rob Roy Glacier for several months.
Forest & Bird files Environment Court appeal
Call for more protection of endangered birds under Northland's Regional Plan.
Focus on climate change at heart of major RMA shake-up
The Government has unveiled plans for revisions to the Resource Management Act.
Dairy to kiwifruit: Is this the way of the future?
Craigmore boss says dairy may be 'out of favour' but not under threat from horticulture.
Zero carbon target will cost farmers, raise prices
Long terms costs likely to rise as carbon price and costs of emissions mitigation rose.
Climate Voices: 15 Kiwis' hopes and fears in a warming world
Fifteen Kiwis, in their own words, voice their hopes and fears for a warming world.
Share sale 'last chance' for irrigation company
Sale of shares would raise more equity, but also represented the last of the water.
Aerial 1080 drop planned for head of Lake Wakatipu
Drop to control soaring rat numbers, stemming from the beech forest's ''mega mast''.
Why farmers say they should be exempt from heavy vehicle greenhouse gas fee
"It's not okay to invent a new tax for those who have no alternatives," says Fed Farmers.
Emissions standoff lift a positive step, say farmers
Hawke's Bay farmers pleased greenhouse gas discussions a step in the right direction.
Jacinda Ardern on farmers, climate change and GM
What the PM thinks about emissions pricing plans, EVs and the Greens.
Hosking: How can 5pc be a pass rate for emissions deal?
COMMENT: NZ can't do much, compared to China, India, and America.
ETS for agriculture equals economic pain for cities
Urban dwellers in for a rough economic ride if agriculture is forced into ETS.
EV policy could subsidise unsafe cars: National
The Government and Opposition have clashed over claims about car safety.
Northland tracks closed to protect kauri
Ten tracks have been closed permanently to protect kauri from dieback.
Climate change's 'thermal squeeze' hurting our birds
A "thermal squeeze" is driving threatened birds to higher, colder pockets of NZ's forests.
A tiny fruit fly was found in an Auckland suburb. NZ spent $4m to get rid of it.
'We're talking about the protection of a multimillion-dollar industry.'
A zealot responds to climate change alarm
Comment: 'We all need to open our minds to the fact that things must change.'
1080 poison: Threats to DOC staff ramp up
Threats have been made to burn down DOC offices and kill or maim workers.
Pine trees cast shadow of death over NZ native plants and animals
'When we allow our precious land resource to be taken over by pines, what does NZ have?'
'Nora's Ark' to protect kauri from dieback threat
More than 75,000 kauri to be planted on dieback-free Māori land beside sacred Takou River.
One of the world's worst weeds found in Auckland
Himalayan wineberry bramble grows in dense, thick mass, smothering forest canopies.
American foulbrood spread prompts burning of hives
Commercial beekeeper Geoff Scott said ignorance was a major contributor to AFB spreading.
Winston Peters on electric vehicles v 'gas guzzlers'
Jamie Mackay asks the acting PM if charging more for 'gas guzzlers' is fair on farmers.
Kauri dieback fears close 10 Bay of Islands walking tracks
Eight of the 10 tracks are in Puketi and Omahuta forests west of Kerikeri.
Ban on pāua fishing considered
Fisheries Minister considering temporary ban on pāua fishing on beaches north of Dunedin.
Comment: How constant are we on water?
Comment:If farmers are expected to do their best over water discharge, shouldn't everyone?
Fears over worsening wallaby problem
Wallabies are the "biggest threat to farming since the rabbit plague of 100 years ago".