Newest native bird species feared 'long gone'
Pelicans that crossed the Tasman to make Kaipara their new home have disappeared.
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Would you drink river water from a dairy farm?
Excellent rating for water on Te Anga farms. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Differences on tenure review replacement
Feds say a tougher management regime for high country lessees could "cripple" the sector.
Ambassadors crack down on freedom camping infringements
Ambassador programme lauded as number of complaints drop.
Fast-moving fire north of Lake Taupō
Earlier today, a scrub fire was extinguished in Kaingaroa, south of Rotorua.
Opinion: Progress in waterways cleanup not acknowledged
Like the Master Games competitor, it's often not easy reaching the finish line.
Tenure review axed to save high country landscapes and native habitat
Eugenie Sage says the 30 properties still in the tenure review process will be reviewed
David Trubridge pulls six products from production
David Trubridge announces immediately pulling six of his products from production.
Gay kōkako couple 'very much in love'
Not everything is going to plan, however, with the coupling of two male kōkako.
Te Puke couple transforming Emerald Hills for the future
Environmentalism is the focus for a Te Puke couple on their farm.
Water use warning as Tauranga enters longest dry spell in 30 years
Farmers are beginning to struggle
Discovery of rare whio ducklings delights
More than 100 of the rare ducklings were spotted in a recent survey.
Large fire breaks out near Hawke's Bay town of Onga Onga
Grass fire breaks out near Onga Onga
Research shows environmental benefits of effluent treatment system
Research shows environmental benefits from new method of treating dairy effluent.
Rafts of grass clogging a Hawke's Bay natural wonderland
The grass may be greener on the other side, but it's different down river in Clive.
A sanctuary for our mighty kauris
Clint Rameka dreams of a sanctuary built on a sanctuary.
Swimming memories relived at Awanui Straight
Work is underway in a spot one Awanui man holds close to his heart.
Regular holidaymakers at Lake Waikaremoana voice concerns over management
New management at Lake Waikaremoana are 'destroying' it, according to locals.
Stronger water restrictions in force in Far North
Water restrictions are in place for Kaitaia and Kerikeri.
Far North District Council looking for more water supply
Alternative water supply options are being investigated for Kaitaia by the FNDC.
Hawke's Bay groundwater levels recover over summer
River and groundwater levels on the Heretaunga Plains and Ruataniwha Plains have recovered
SPCA clarifies stance on 1080: 'Not anti-pest control' but must be humane
A statement said it realised there was "a need for population control of some species".
Celebrations as kōkako returns to Otanewainuku
Wildlife trust set to hold information talk on kōkako
Grass only greener when rain falls in spring - research
Research shows increase in grass growth needs rain in the right places at the right times.
Opinion: Commercial forestry v pastoral farming
Comment: The ramifications of establishing forestry blocks takes some research.
Kiwi science: how to trace a gastro outbreak
Scientists have suggested a better way to reveal the source of campylobacter outbreaks.
Southern catchment groups hailed as leaders in field
NZ Landcare Trust says the South takes the lead in formation of local catchment groups.
Nitrate-lowering scheme near Kaiapoi going well
More than 80 litres per second reaching the aquifer via a 1.5m-deep trench.
Southland farmer uses scientific approach to soil and water
Waituna farmer Ray McCrostie combined scientific tests with local knowledge.
All go for Martha mine project in Waihi
Oceana Gold has received the green light for the Martha project in Waihi.