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.
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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.
Newest native bird species feared 'long gone'
Pelicans that crossed the Tasman to make Kaipara their new home have disappeared.
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