Plantain research has been game-changing for the dairy industry.

Water usage is now manageable, but still be careful, says the local council.

When is a robin not a black robin? When it lives in Bushy Park.

Sharing information and walking the talk are key features of the strategy, mayor says.

Lake Hayes has shown high E. Coli readings, calling for a no swim rule.

There has been a significant increase in water usage in some areas in Rotorua.

We need more that just a "blue-green" approach to our problems.

Three ferrets have been trapped by a pet owner in recent weeks.

The new way of applying fertiliser is cited as having environmental benefits.

There is no estimated start date for construction of the new track

Momoa the elephant seal remains in Whakatāne.

Sheep and beef farms dominate Southland finalists for Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Forest and Bird has called on regional councils to double the wetlands in their areas.

Minimum flow suggestion ''will cause some farmers to have to exit their farms.''

Comment: Fed Farmers applauds Damien O'Connor's efforts with biosecurity.

Swimmers and dog owners told to avoid Lake Waihola and parts of Mataura River.

West Coast Regional Council asked for scientific evidence to prove climate change is real.

Horowhenua water usage has been analysed by the Horowhenua District Council.

Is New Zealand ready for the warmer, wilder future that this week has given us a taste of?

For some sun-baked parts of the country, it's now been an official heatwave.

Study finds the Deformed Wing Virus in honeybees may in fact be an "innocent bystander."

Kaituna River freshwater flows are improving ahead of schedule.

MPI announced funding of $9.8 million for 31 new Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) projects.

Fish & Game said the Lindis River has ''artificially depressed flows for long periods.''

As much as $14 billion worth of council infrastructure is threatened by rising seas.

Farming lobby wants regulations to force airlines into broadcasting pest control warnings.

Mowing pasture has no real effect on cow performance according to research.

A new type of tree could improve a forestry environment, according to a recent report.

Cost and time frame not yet known.

High turnout for Winton meeting a sign farmers were keen to be part of DIRA discussion.