DoC beefs up security as more staff attacked over 1080
Govt forced to spend millions on security as anti-1080 abuse against DoC staff rises.
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Bringing back eels to Central North Island
Ngāti Hikairo couple John and Lena Morgan are restoring long-fin eels to their area.
Budget: Cash boost to keep DOC rangers safe from threats
Millions to be spent to keep DOC staff safe at a time of rising attacks over 1080 poison.
Budget's environment spend: $229m to help clean up rivers
Govt to pump more than $200 million into a new programme aimed at cleaning up waterways.
Hauraki Gulf: How to save our big blue backyard
"When we stop putting ourselves above the environment, we will get change."
Hunters join battle to stop spread of deadly kauri disease
Far North hunters are being enlisted in the battle to stop the spread of kauri dieback.
'Heartbroken': Catfish nets stolen including schools
Kaitao pupil Alyssa Mansner said it was disappointing, "Now we can't find as many fish."
Napier Boys' High School students rid Hawke's Bay of thousands of pest plants
Top kid collected 1800 pods and a $500 Prezzy card.
Taranaki farmers to plant 500,000 trees
Taranaki farmers will plant more than 500,000 trees this week.
No fishing: Swathes of Hauraki Gulf could be closed or made marine reserve
Just 0.3 per cent of the Gulf is currently protected as "no-take" marine reserves.
National to support Zero Carbon bill despite 'serious concerns'
National Leader Simon Bridges said the party will support the Zero Carbon bill.
Comment: More innovation needed
Comment: Making a better future requires more innovation, writes Jacqueline Rowarth.
Reserve free of 140 pests after Trenz
The traps were set by Trenz delegates while they visited Rotorua last week.
Bottles dumped on beach in plastic protest
People are protesting against plans to grow the Eastern Bay's water bottling industry.
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.