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
The CountryMethane targets will challenge livestock sectorZero Carbon Bill methane targets will require changes to farming practices says bank.03 Jun 10:00 PM
The CountryDoC beefs up security as more staff attacked over 1080Govt forced to spend millions on security as anti-1080 abuse against DoC staff rises.02 Jun 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBringing back eels to Central North IslandNgāti Hikairo couple John and Lena Morgan are restoring long-fin eels to their area.31 May 03:00 AM
The CountryBudget: Cash boost to keep DOC rangers safe from threatsMillions to be spent to keep DOC staff safe at a time of rising attacks over 1080 poison.30 May 04:51 AM
The CountryBudget's environment spend: $229m to help clean up riversGovt to pump more than $200 million into a new programme aimed at cleaning up waterways.30 May 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHauraki Gulf: How to save our big blue backyard"When we stop putting ourselves above the environment, we will get change."27 May 05:00 PM
The CountryHunters join battle to stop spread of deadly kauri diseaseFar North hunters are being enlisted in the battle to stop the spread of kauri dieback.23 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Heartbroken': Catfish nets stolen including schoolsKaitao pupil Alyssa Mansner said it was disappointing, "Now we can't find as many fish."23 May 05:00 PM
The CountryNapier Boys' High School students rid Hawke's Bay of thousands of pest plantsTop kid collected 1800 pods and a $500 Prezzy card.22 May 11:43 PM
The CountryTaranaki farmers to plant 500,000 treesTaranaki farmers will plant more than 500,000 trees this week.22 May 01:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNo fishing: Swathes of Hauraki Gulf could be closed or made marine reserveJust 0.3 per cent of the Gulf is currently protected as "no-take" marine reserves.21 May 05:00 PM
