No ongoing risk for river water users near Huka Falls
Waikato Regional Council says discharge unlikely to affect Waikato River users.
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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.
Pauanui siblings doing their bit to save dotterels
Three brothers in Pauanui are fighting to protect dotterels in the region.
Whanganui forestry helps boost Port Taranaki
Port Taranaki working to develop a "logs-on-rail" service with KiwiRail from Whanganui
Proposed oak trees axing angers leafy village
Threatened Havelock North trees are controversial. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
DOC 'not interested' in renewing the Waikaremoana lakebed lease
DOC has yet to sign 50-year lakebed lease that was due for renewal in July 2017.
Kiwi population to be boosted with 12 more birds
More kiwi to be released into Pukenui Forest.
Brown discolouration pollutes river at Huka Falls
Waikato Regional Council is advising people to be cautious about using river water.
Unsightly Lake Hayes is a 'work in progress'
Lake Hayes wetland is a disgrace, says a tourist in the region.
NZ Farm Forestry: ETS alterations ahead
Changes are coming for NZ forestry blocks, says NZ Farm Forestry president Neil Cullen.
Nursery raises seedlings and awareness
Young people grow 90,000 native plants. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Eel deaths: 'Catch and release' considered
More ecological procedures need to be done to protect waterways, Forest & Bird says.
Elephant seal remains in Whakatāne
Momoa the elephant seal has moved away from the limelight but remains in Whakatāne.
Listen: Summit to address 'dramatic changes' in NZ agriculture
Grow 2019 will tackle some of the big questions about the future of food and fibre in NZ.
NZ world leader in agricultural climate change research
Review finds NZ punches above its weight in climate change-related agricultural research.
No holiday for Bay of Islands pests
Hundreds of new pest traps have been put to work in the bay of Islands.
Otago foresters warn public of extreme fire risk
Members of the public entering Otago forests without permits are endangering themselves.
Waitaki District Council moves to gauge extent of contamination at landfill sites
Two landfill sites in Oamaru have shown high levels of arsenic, copper, zinc and lead.
Proposed Omaui cat ban may increase rat numbers - consultant
"The document ignores the threats posed by upsetting the current ecological balance."
Albert Town Bridge on 'shaky ground'
The Albert Town bridge is an earthquake risk, says a local community group.
Expansion of predator control methods a focus
The Provincial Growth Fund put $20 million towards predator control.
'Annihilation': Drainage work stopped after pile of dead eels found
Public concern at the 'disrespect' to native fish prompts a halt to works.