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Paihia couple's trees poisoned
A Paihia couple are devastated to discover their trees have been poisoned.

South Island drought support extended
Support for drought extends across the top of the South Island.

Agricultural climate change conference in April
Scientists, govt policy advisors, farmers and industry leaders will discuss climate change

Mokoia Island erosion fears prompt 5-knot buoy alert
Buoys in place around Mokoia Island to educate boaties of speed and its effect.

New biocontrol approved in battle against beetle
A tiny wasp can now be used to combat the destructive eucalyptus tortoise beetle.

FarmWise: Dealing to dry summer
Dry seasons can be hard but manageable, writes Darren Sutton.

Online training tool to spot myrtle rust
Biosecurity New Zealand launched an online training programme to identify myrtle rust.

Wetland work for Pāterangi School kids
Pāterangi School is developing its curriculum to incorporate wetland protection.

Triathlon goes ahead despite contamination concerns
The Tremains Triathlon went off without a hitch, with nearly 500 competitors.

Pulling up NZ's socks takes whole nation
Comment: Our environment depends on our economy, which in turn depends on our reputation.

Owners needed for Kaimanawa wild horses
Owners are being sought for at least 70 Kaimanawa wild horses.

'We've been left behind in the world': New call to discuss controversial gene technology
Conservationist says it's time to talk about controversial gene technology to beat pests.

The harmless looking tree wreaking havoc on our land
Wilding pines smother wildlife, natives and everything. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Water-use warning as thirsty city tops March record
On a typical winter day Hamilton would use about 50 million litres.

Exotic insect found in New Zealand
Poplar sawfly more commonly found in Europe, Asia and North America.

'Biggest in 30 years': Monster nest houses a million wasps
Expert says monster wasp nests are more likely with climate change.

New river road in Levin could save lives
New road for popular swimming spot near Gladstone River in Levin could save lives

NIWA: Every scrap of plastic tells a valuable story
NIWA will be studying rubbish collected from the Kaiwharawhara catchment in Wellington.

Russell joins student strike
Russell Primary School pupils will join next week's strike for global warming action.

Can coastal wetlands mitigate climate change?
Researchers say saltmarshes "may be the sleeping giants of global carbon sequestration."

Pasture: One ryegrass endophyte stands out
NEA endophytes from Barenbrug Agriseeds safeguard your stock, say experts

Will bubbles burst the algal blooms in Lake Tutira?
Is Lake Tūtira's giant air curtain making a difference?

High sea temperatures turning up the heat in the Bay
The summer just been was New Zealand's third-warmest summer on record.

Albino possum found in Otago trap
This is the second albino possum caught by Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Group.

Federated Farmers manager lends a hand in Nelson fires
Federated Farmers has sent help to Nelson after the fires.

Ocean glider 'Betty' to capture watery depths of Hawke Bay
Ocean glider 'Betty' will capture the watery depths of Hawke Bay.

Rising seas and weather events: Thames still to sign climate change declaration
Locals of the low-lying town motivated to make change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Dairy NZ: Pasture Plus talks have daily focus
Monitoring your pasture properly is key to farming success, say experts.