Bottles dumped on beach in plastic protest
People are protesting against plans to grow the Eastern Bay's water bottling industry.
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Waipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fears
Waipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fears
Why public buy-in is critical to NZ's great pest wipe-out
NZ's bid to rid itself of pest predators could hit a wall if public concerns are ignored.
Plastic bags into fence posts as recycling scheme resumes
The plastics will be recycled in New Zealand and made into items such as fence posts.
Farmers air frustrations over climate change blame
Climate change initiated an emotive response at Southland Federated Farmers annual meeting
Bid to PGF to fund controversial mine?
The mining proposal includes a $36.8million processing plant near Milton.
Otago Drought Group meeting focuses on Clutha district
Group met to update its discussions on the dry conditions in the Clutha district.
Mixed reaction to southern coast marine reserves
Govt tagged 1267sqkm from Timaru to Waipapa Point, in Southland, as a reserve network.
Comment: Zero Carbon Act a double whammy for Taranaki
Comment: The Zero Carbon Act unjustly transitions Taranaki toward further uncertainty.
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