Comment: Zero Carbon Act a double whammy for Taranaki
Comment: The Zero Carbon Act unjustly transitions Taranaki toward further uncertainty.
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In tune with the land at Canterbury's Pencarrow Farm
Pencarrow Farm is a unique property just minutes from an urban shopping centre.
Lake snow algae found in Lake Dunstan
Lindavia algae discovered in Lake Dunstan for the first time.
Blue mushrooms return to Rotorua reserve
Blue mushrooms flourishing in Rotorua scenic reserve.
Chainsaw safety tips for weekend warriors
This year STIHL Chainsaw Safety Awareness Week will focus on the Kiwi weekend warrior.
Farmers say Zero Carbon Act unfairly targets them
Kiwi farmers are already playing their part in tackling global warming says Fed Farmers.
Farm Environment award-winners to host field day
Couple to host field day on Landcorp's Kepler Farm, near Te Anau, tomorrow.
Local Focus: 1080 debate rages on
1080 protesters invade the "Whanganui Chronicle" office. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Three Bay of Plenty tourism businesses scoop up sustainability awards
The three winners were among 41 finalists who celebrated at the Beehive yesterday
'It ain't farming that's the problem'
Jim Hopkins has a few choice words for politicians who blame farming for climate change.
Horizons' fund gives community groups a leg-up
Horizons is calling for applications for its community grants, with $20,000 available.
Titipounamu moving to Lake Rotokare
After several decades of absence, the titipounamu will return to Lake Rotokare.
Farmer-led group to address environmental concerns
Group formed to unite the rural community in their goal of protecting the environment.
Call to protect versatile land
Concerns about ongoing urban and lifestyle block expansion into prime growing land.
Seabin sucks plastic debris out of Tutukaka Marina
The Seabin is the first in Northland and the second in New Zealand.
Foamy discharge in Waikato River remains a mystery
It may be days before the cause of the foam in the Waikato River is known.
Listen: Derek Daniell's 'Inconvenient Truths'
Derek Daniell has some Inconvenient Truths about farming and climate change.
How dung beetles could protect Otago's waterways
Dung beetles could help in disposing of farm faeces and protecting waterways.
First Kaipara Harbour marine pest survey in over a decade
A marine pest survey of the Kaipara Harbour is due to get under way.
Environmental work a 'balancing act'
HRC responds to Fish & Game comment that regional councils failed to protect environment.
Wilding pine spread a threat to Central Otago
Central Otago particularly vulnerable to becoming dominated by wilding conifers.
Otago's long rabbit war rages on
Otago's problems with rabbits began as early as the 1830s.
Conservation Comment: Hoard that harvest haul
Growing, preserving and storing our own food takes time and energy but can be satisfying.
American Foulbrood outbreak delays bee project
Major outbreak in North Island delays AFB test results for Southern Beekeepers group.
The problem with tracking our fruit and vegetables
Researchers identified several produce traceability issues, which they intended to address
Environmental impact report highlights issues needing attention
Environmental Aotearoa 2019 report welcomed by Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Too many cows?
Lobby groups need to learn that not all science is good, and not all science is relevant.
Opinion: How potential changes to paraquat use could affect farmers
Comment: Public scrutiny of the use of agrichemicals in New Zealand is growing.
Opinion: Emissions tracker data shows up home truths
Comment: Emissions tracker shows it's not just agriculture contributing to climate change.
Funding needed to keep bird recovery centre alive after loss of sponsor
The centre is looking for more sponsors to keep it running.
When 1080 falls on forests, more kiwi chicks survive
Aerial 1080 drops have proven key to the survival of kiwi chicks in a North Island forest.
Big dry: Farmers urged to check crops for feeding as winter looms
Farmers encouraged to do a feed budget, measure crops and how much grass they had.
Opinion: Have your say on the Biosecurity Act
Comment: The Feds urge members to give feedback on the Biosecurity Act.