More than 200kg of rubbish picked up in underwater clean-up
Tyres, jandals, bottles and even sunglasses were among the haul.
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Three Northland schoolgirls organise strike to protest climate change
Three Northland schoolgirls organise strike to protest climate change.
New rescue van for bird helper
A local animal lover gifts Hawke's Bay Bird and Wildlife Rescue a new rescue vehicle.
Bugger, the insects could be in trouble
Wētā live only in NZ, can hiss, bite, wave their spiky legs and leap up to three metres
Wairarapa winning the pea weevil battle
No weevils have been found anywhere in the region in the 2018/19 season.
Fateful dip: Still sick, one year after school swim trip
Georgia Beal is still suffering after swimming in Napier's Pandora Pond a year ago.
Wetlands vital to Northland eco-system, say NRC
Wetlands are environmentally crucial to Northland, say NRC.
Hawke's Bay's defences against fruit fly commended by biosecurity minister
"Each and every one of us is responsible. Keep an eye out for something unusual."
Three Bay of Plenty schools given Growing for Good grant
Pahoia Primary, Welcome Bay School and Apanui School were the successful schools.
Water pivotal to transformation of Central Otago
Good irrigation has transformed the heart of Central Otago.
Could this be the answer to carbon?
A promising study could transform the approach to carbon capture and storage.
Pasture research site on track in Southland
Winton Farm is being used to test a new type of pasture system.
Invasive salvinia on way to eradication
Salvinia is one of the world's worst aquatic weeds - it can completely blanket waterways.
DOC report labelled Cape Kidnappers an 'unacceptable risk' of rock fall 10 years before slip
An investigation analysing DOC's processes has been put in place after the slip.
'Unusual' team assembles to try to protect Ngaruroro River
Unusual group bands together to prove Ngaruroro is of national significance.
Large number of eels found dead following weekend of heavy rain
Woke up cold? You aren't alone!
Fires in Tauranga rail corridor 'unprecedented'
'The fires seemed to be starting up behind it as it went by'
Conservation Comment: Wild pines a fire risk
It is time the fire service and DoC looked at ways to remove these pine trees.
Bay Farm Environment Supreme Award winners announced
Whakatane dairy farmers win Bay of Plenty Ballance Farm Environment Awards Supreme Award.
Petrel fledging's a success in Bream Head
Season's chicks another feather in the cap of conservation trust
No ongoing risk for river water users near Huka Falls
Waikato Regional Council says discharge unlikely to affect Waikato River users.
Men working with police after deaths of rare gulls
Men working with police after deaths of endangered birds in Rotorua.
Native trees 'dying from lack of water' while irrigator sprays road, Forest and Bird says
Owner of the farm says he is devastated by the incident in which the water was wasted.
Rain in Northland will be welcome relief for many
Rainfall in Northland could reach warning levels
Taradale 'Satan' tree has to be cut down
The oak tree in Taradale Park is too badly damaged to be saved.
Big jump in Otago wallaby numbers could lead to havoc
An increase in wallaby sightings in Maniototo continues to cause concerns.
Opinion: Cool nights, hot days make for good fishing
Weather has provided some good fishing in Central Otago.
Eco-warrior volunteer making a difference in our bush
At 78, he's clearing the Manawatu Gorge tracks one weed at a time.
Flood-prone stream prepped ahead of Oma
Maraetotara Stream is notorious for flooding during storms.
The 10 worst pests threatening Aussie species
Many people may be surprised at which species top the list.
Environmentalists welcome new tax proposals
Environmentalists have welcomed a proposed water tax, amid other suggested overhauls.
NRC: Focus on Northland's wilding pines
NRC is examining wildling conifers to observe impacts in the Far North.