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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Outdated, over-burdened sewage plants threat to harbour's future, protest organiser says.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.''
Opinion: Don't take white clover for granted
Comment: White clover a natural & cost-effective solution to reduce environmental impact.
Pōhutukawa massacre at Opito Bay - Four poisoned and the hunt for a killer
Opito Bay's pōhutukawa poisoner leaves locals furious and searching for likely suspects.
Rotorua streams among unsafe swimming spots
Some of the Bay's most popular swimming spots are considered too unsafe to swim in.
Bay of Plenty's popular poo-contaminated swim spots revealed
Some of the Bay's most popular swimming spots are considered too unsafe to swim in.
Opinion: Did you know the Ngongotahā Stream wasn't safe for swimming?
The stream is one of seven unsafe Bay of Plenty waterways.
Rain puts damper on Hawke's Bay berry crop
Berry growers have experienced a fairly wet summer.
Learning local: Stink bug threat turns kids on to science
Told to welcome "a real scientist", a child protested: "But we are all scientists!"
Aquarium's penguin cove welcomes new member
Meet Dave, the newest arrival at the National Aquarium.
Dolphins delight families in Bay of Islands
Dolphins cause a spectacle for holiday makers in the Bay of Islands.
Mighty Waikato not an infinite source of water
Some Hamiltonians are not happy with current water restrictions.