Lake Hayes water warning in place
Lake Hayes water supply is showing signs of E. Coli bacteria.
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Environment Court adjourns on Lindis appeal
The Environment Court will be looking at irrigation from the Lindis River.
If this heatwave is NZ's future, are we ready for it?
Is New Zealand ready for the warmer, wilder future that this week has given us a taste of?
Revealed: Where in NZ the heatwave is now official
For some sun-baked parts of the country, it's now been an official heatwave.
Dangerous bee virus 'misunderstood' - research
Study finds the Deformed Wing Virus in honeybees may in fact be an "innocent bystander."
Work on restoring freshwater flows progressing
Kaituna River freshwater flows are improving ahead of schedule.
Millions in funding for primary sector projects
MPI announced funding of $9.8 million for 31 new Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) projects.
'Flatlining' rivers risk to Otago aquatic life
Fish & Game said the Lindis River has ''artificially depressed flows for long periods.''
Rising seas threat to council infrastructure - report
As much as $14 billion worth of council infrastructure is threatened by rising seas.
Fed farmers wants biosecurity warning videos on inbound flights
Farming lobby wants regulations to force airlines into broadcasting pest control warnings.
DairyNZ: Mowing pasture is not beneficial
Mowing pasture has no real effect on cow performance according to research.
New tree species could improve environment
A new type of tree could improve a forestry environment, according to a recent report.
DIRA meeting in Winton well attended
High turnout for Winton meeting a sign farmers were keen to be part of DIRA discussion.
'Might not be a one off': Little blue penguins stolen from Hawke's Bay nest
Potential smuggling ring for little blue penguin in Hawke's Bay after two taken from nest.
Farmers told to make more effort with rabbit control
ORC chairman said some farmers have not "put enough effort into over recent years."
Unwanted rabbit virus spreads in Otago
Twenty cases of an unwanted rabbit virus have been found in Otago.
Wallabies are pests, not pets says ECan
Hunters keeping joeys as pets does not help in the battle against wallabies.
Caught on camera: The battle against Otago's wallabies
''Four years ago we did not have them.''
'Food shocks' becoming more frequent
Extreme weather and geopolitics behind "food shocks," or sudden losses in food production.
Dr Mike Joy's waterway pollution warning
Joy said NZ at risk of "killing the golden goose'' if work not done to restore waterways.
Too little climate change consideration, hearing told
Climate change mentioned in Environment Court appeal hearing on Lindis River water use.
River diversion to restore estuary health well under way
There has been progress on Kaituna River re-diversion.
High-risk species found on boat in Fiordland
Suspected Mediterranean Fan Worm found on boat with expired Clean Vessel Pass.
Dogs warned away from water at Napier park
Toxic bacteria confirmed in park which also has model railway, lighthouse and playground.
Farming experience helps with new council role
Environment Southland's new catchment co-ordinator, Megan Bates, is loving her new patch.
Listen: Fish & Game survey 'distorted'
Dr Rowarth takes Fish & Game to task over survey on Kiwi's concerns about water quality.
Scientists confirm warming seas around New Zealand
NIWA scientist said the most obvious cause is climate change.
Fireworks spark 'almost' ecological disaster
Fire couldn't have been stopped if it had jumped small gap to main island, fire bosses say
Waitangi protest to focus on Hokianga Harbour pollution
Outdated, over-burdened sewage plants threat to harbour's future, protest organiser says.
Bird poo behind E.coli levels in Lake Wakatipu
People were told to avoid swimming in the lake due to high E. coli readings.
Nursery provides riparian planting for farmers
Jade Maguire hopes to contribute to healthier waterways with his plant nursery.
Overseer transition needed
''In many situations, Overseer has been misused as a regulatory tool."
Small actions add up in reducing emissions
''Small gains in efficiency can reduce emissions without compromising productivity.''