Horowhenua's Lewis Farms extends strawberry supply
A Horowhenua couple are utilising new systems to extend strawberry production.
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New Overseer version to cost $200 a year
Overseer Ltd is to charge for its new farm-modelling software.
Big dry lingers in the Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty region urgently needing rain to break long hot spell
Good start to Awanui River flood works
The Awanui River flood scheme is making good progress in Northland.
Push for change over 'dirty' Rangitikei river
Local business owners are pushing to clean up the Rangitkei River.
Council staff 'furious' at illegal rubbish dumping
Community help is being sought to identify people who are illegally dumping rubbish
Sprinkler bans in Kerikeri and Kaitaia, tougher restrictions in Kaikohe
Council says recent showers not enough to make a difference as water use soars
Wetlands saved by NZ Post sale of stamps
The public is being encouraged to buy a wildlife habitat stamp to help wetlands thrive.
Puhipuhi group wants toxic mine site cleaned up
Puhipuhi Mining Action Group at Waitangi to ask for remediation of old mercury mine
Nitrogen to be focus at Southern Dairy Hub's field day
Nitrogen (N) will be high on the agenda at the Southern Dairy Hub's field day on Feb 20.
Long dry spell endangering kiwi in Bay of Islands
Call goes out to locals to help Bay of Islands' kiwi population deal with the big dry.
Defaced Opua State forest signs 'a kick in the guts'
Anti-1080 protestors who defaced signs in Opua are badly misinformed, say experts.
Rain caused $100k of slip damage on Lawrence farm
"It will be a year before we can get on top of it.''
CHB Bucket Rescue keeps waste out of landfill
The Great Bucket Rescue involves collecting the used buckets from a Hawke's Bay industry
'Extreme and unpredictable' weather to get worse as ice sheets melt
Researchers call for an "urgent review" of global policy to avoid dangerous impacts.
Damp dip before warm weather returns
A damp Wednesday makes room for fine weather for the remaining week
Anti-1080 activists vandalise predator control work
Anti-1080 activists target signs and traps in Northland's Opua State Forest
Waitangi hīkoi focuses on Hokianga Harbour water quality
Waitangi hikoi focuses on Hokianga Harbour water quality
Wildlife at high risk as dry conditions continue
Ducks, seagulls and hedgehogs are among those most affected by the dry conditions.
Opinion: Heatwave shows importance of water storage
Comment: Australia's heatwave shows that storing water is essential.
Doc criticised as gold diggings 'ruin' Central Otago
Doc are being accused of ignoring damage to Central Otago caused by Buster diggings.
DairyNZ: Plantain research game changing
Plantain research has been game-changing for the dairy industry.
Rotorua water supplies are nearly back to normal
Water usage is now manageable, but still be careful, says the local council.
Conservation Comment: Dispelling robin rumours
When is a robin not a black robin? When it lives in Bushy Park.
Carbon-neutral goal at heart of council's sustainability strategy
Sharing information and walking the talk are key features of the strategy, mayor says.
Call for fast no-swim warnings at Lake Hayes
Lake Hayes has shown high E. Coli readings, calling for a no swim rule.
Water supply pumps 'struggling to keep up' with demand
There has been a significant increase in water usage in some areas in Rotorua.
Bryan Gould: Kiwi voters keen to preserve environment
We need more that just a "blue-green" approach to our problems.
Ferret kills pet duck on city outskirts
Three ferrets have been trapped by a pet owner in recent weeks.
Otago farmers increasingly adopting 'fertigation'
The new way of applying fertiliser is cited as having environmental benefits.
Dirty water worries tourism operator - catchment care group starting
Tourism operator affected by dirty water - farming practices blamed.