Back to square one with broken wastewater pipe
An attempt to fix a leaking pipe into the sea has failed, months after it started.
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Buddhist animal release practice: Saving lives or ecological disaster?
Department of Conservation says releasing animals could have unintentional impacts.
Further water restrictions possible for Hamilton
Hamilton has been on water alert level one since the start of December
Watch: MP vomits while holding dead fish
The stench of a million dead fish in the Darling River was too much for one MP.
Opinion: Low river levels in Otago make for good prospects this weekend
Low river levels in Central Otago will help anglers in the region.
Rubbish dumping: 'I've had a gutsful'
Illegally dumped rubbish has locals calling for cameras, one councillor's had a gutsful.
Irrigation NZ: Increased water storage 'vital'
Report on climate change highlights need to protect against drought, says IrrigationNZ.
Elephant seal departs Whakatāne for deeper water
Momoa the elephant seal has not been seen for a week.
DOC confirms decapitation of pup fur seals not caused by humans
The pups' injuries were likely caused by another seal, a post mortem has determined.
Swimming spots safe for summer dip
Northlanders and visitors can have a dip in almost any popular swimming spot in region.
Waste not, want not on greenhouse emissions front
Opinion: No matter what you eat, a greenhouse gas will have been emitted to produce it.
Firefighters relieved after a drop in rubbish fire callouts
Total fire ban in Northland may not be necessary.
Mud volcano erupts
The results of a mud volcano eruption in the Waimata Valley. Photos / Liam Clayton
Alexandra tops charts for warm year
Alexandra has hit sweltering heights this year, according to Niwa.
Rotting deer latest to be dumped on Dalbeth Rd
Deer carcasses, old carpet and household waste are just some of the items left to rot.
Extra recycling trucks to be used by Hastings District Council
As recycling soars, extra trucks called in by Hastings District Council.
Popular Far North walking track reopens
Kaiaraara (Duke's Nose) track open again after extensive upgrades.
Northland's Principal Rural Fire officer ponders fire ban
A total fire ban is being considered for Northland.
Water restrictions likely in Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty
A large water leak has been identified in the Te Puke area.
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony expansion call
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony needs expansion to keep up with numbers.
Queenstown Bay safe to swim in after 'E.coli' scare
Queenstown Bay has been declared safe after elevated E. Coli levels were noted.
Kiwi chick determined to see in the New Year
It's a New Year's baby story with a twist - or more like a long beak, to be precise.
Hawke's Bay festivities lead to 'unprecedented' levels of recycling
Hawke's Bay councils have seen an unprecedented level of recycling over festive season.
Council's plea for residents to conserve water
People are urged to only use water for essential purposes.
End of plastic bag hits a few speed wobbles
Supermarket resorts to give out small signs for car to prevent disgruntled customers.
Conservation comment: Plastic bag ban a start
Locally, people have been focusing outrage on dumping costs and anger at fly-tippers.
Upgrades improving Dunedin city's tracks
Several Dunedin walking tracks will be given a much-needed spruce up.
Broken compactor and campsites' ban on rubbish disposal exacerbate dumping
Instead of pointing at holidaymakers, Jan McEwen said the fault was of DOC and Council.
Rubbish piles up beside $2 compactors
Coromandel visitors bypass $2 compactor fee and dump rubbish for free.
Why seeds need to be sourced ethically
Research: Ethical seed-sourcing regulations need developing to restore plant ecosystems.
Could carbon footprint food labels work?
Research suggests carbon footprint labels on food items could reduce environmental impacts
Special traps for stink bug surveillance set in Tauranga
Biosecurity NZ uses traps, lures and detector dogs to sniff out stink bugs.
Soil and seedlings for sustainable future
Bark and Boulders make a welcome donation after issues with harvesting at the school