The CountryKiwi breakthrough in lowering animal methane emissionsMethane from animals accounts for around a third of New Zealand's emissions.01 Jul 04:00 AM
The Country'We're all in it together' - farmers take actionEnvironmental work an excellent way for farmers to get to know the community.01 Jul 03:42 AM
The CountryPest-trapping volunteers vexed by vandalsSomeone is vandalising pest-traps on hills above Arrowtown.01 Jul 03:30 AM
The CountryMonster kauri log to shed light on mysterious ancient eventMonster kauri log unearthed near Kaikohe could prove immensely important to science.01 Jul 12:29 AM
The CountryPlague warning: Maps reveal extent of bush pest plagueOfficial maps reveal the vast swathe of wilderness under threat by this year's mega mast.30 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryStudents get their hands dirty in wetland projectDannevirke High School students team up with Horizons for tree planting,28 Jun 06:07 PM
The CountryPublic urged to report ferret sightings in NorthlandThese 'stoats on steroids', seen recently in the Bay of Islands, can kill even adult kiwi.28 Jun 12:00 AM
The CountryWhangārei District Council wants zero carbon target brought forward 20 years"Only positive radical action will do": Extinction Rebellion Whangārei's plea to meeting.27 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIntensive farming rules divide council, environment groupsEnvironmentalists want plan change "called in" - Horizons chairman opposed to it.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEnvironment suffering to 48-year high of rat numbersRat numbers are high across the country but the devastation has been in here for months.27 Jun 04:30 PM
The CountryComment: When tourism flies in the face of farmingComment: Why is the Government focused on agriculture while tourism flies under the radar?27 Jun 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRats keep Tauranga pest controllers and residents busyTauranga pest controllers are fielding many calls from people having rat trouble.26 Jun 03:01 AM
The CountryClimate change: Is more expected of farmers than anyone else?Comment: Farmers are among the first to feel the impacts of climate change.25 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryNow it's a rat plague - stoats will be nextAs the rats die off stoats will start hunting kiwi chicks - only 5 per cent will survive.25 Jun 08:00 PM
The CountryWool insulation for Pāmu's South Island farm housesFirst wool insulation fitted to three farm houses on Pāmu's Waimakariri farm this month.25 Jun 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Brainwashed': Councillor slams climate crisis declarationsThe comments come as the Bay of Plenty considers declaring a climate change emergency.24 Jun 07:38 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRat 'tsunami' invading homes, threatening wildlifePest control firms rushed off feet with double the usual number of rodent-related calls.23 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHauraki Gulf: Is this the key to saving our marine life?Maori tradition may play an important role in restoring the health of the Hauraki Gulf.23 Jun 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryI love trees, but this initiative could cause problemsForestry done well adds to our communities - but is this programme doing it well?21 Jun 06:45 PM
The CountryBay students muck in for planting challengeGroup of 190 students from five schools join forces for planting challenge.20 Jun 05:40 AM
The CountryIt's not just Titirangi: Rat infestation doubles across NZExpert reveals there is a huge explosion in rat numbers in both forests and urban areas.20 Jun 02:56 AM
The Country'It felt like all our hard work paid off': Students' world triumphTradescantia Terminators cleverly used biocontrol beetle to battle invasive weed.19 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryThe bug that could spell disaster for all our growing industriesBrown marmorated stink bug is a major threat. Made with funding from NZ ON Air.18 Jun 09:00 PM
The Country'Citizen science' helps farmers with water quality resultsPomahaka Water Care Group's latest quality results show simple steps had dramatic effects.17 Jun 09:15 PM
The CountryDrinking stream water after Northland 1080 drop sparks council complaintComplaints partly upheld but councillor slams investigation as biased and lacking context.17 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFor the love of children, animals and the environmentCarol Patterson didn't want to be sitting around watching TV when she retired.17 Jun 04:00 AM
The CountryWallaby control options to be reassessedA "disappointed'' council will have to reassess its options after no funding in Budget.17 Jun 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWilding war: The pest that could swallow a quarter of NZConservationists have swept a plant pest off Rainbow Mountain. But the battle isn't over.16 Jun 12:40 AM
The CountryPhotos: Many hands make light work at Kerikeri planting daySunday's effort brings number of trees and shrubs planted along Wairoa Stream to 14,000.11 Jun 11:30 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay winery helps rare native birdChurch Road Winery has been building rafts for weweia, also known as dabchicks.10 Jun 06:13 PM
The CountryAutomatic rat, stoat traps make a 'real difference'Traps laid to help protect 150 South Island robins translocated a fortnight ago.09 Jun 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNicola Patrick: One step forward, one step backwardsCOMMENT: Council's freshwater funding increase surprises, streaming decision disappoints.07 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryEmissions targets should focus on coal, not cowsEmissions focus "a victory over the dairy farmers" rather than sensible climate policy.05 Jun 03:15 AM
The Country'Indefensible': Councillor calls for ban on use of Roundup in AucklandThe weedkiller has been implicated in non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a type of cancer.04 Jun 07:33 AM
