Pauanui siblings doing their bit to save dotterels
Three brothers in Pauanui are fighting to protect dotterels in the region.
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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.
Town on waiting list for water deliveries
Mangawhai water carriers want urgent action as people run low on tank water.
Climate change activists block Tauranga CBD street
The protestors chanted "we're all in this together".
The surprising secrets in Tautuku forest
The Tautuku Restoration Project has been quietly ticking along since June 2016.
Govt spends $20m on bolstering pest control tech to limit 1080 use
The funding means, in the long run, there will be less need for 1080, the Govt says.
Bee-friending the honeymakers
Be more bee-friendly in Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Kāeo sisters in battle for native wildlife
'Wild Kiwi Girls', aged 11 and 13, patrol their 90ha pest control area on horseback.
Sunflowers put on a spectacular show on Dannevirke field
A spectacular field of sunflowers is attracting attention in Dannevirke.
Whangārei tracks to get kauri dieback protection
Work on the two walking tracks is expected to be completed by the end of May.
New project enhances Kairakau memories
Rich memories of Kairakau Beach have been enhanced by a new project, writes Clive Bibby.
'Don't burn': Total fire ban means no outdoor fires
Gas-fuelled barbecues are okay but all other outdoor fires are banned.
The story of Marton's Tutaenui Stream
Tutaenui Stream is a badly damaged waterway - but could be one of the best around
Gardening: Hydrangeas bloom as summer fades
Gareth Carter, General Manager of Springvale Garden Centre, talks about hydrangeas
Toi Te Ora lifts health warning on Lake Okaro
A health warning has been lifted for Lake Okaro.