Dumped roadside rubbish costing thousands to clean up
NZTA are dealing with a growing roadside rubbish problem in Northland.
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Reforestation plan for Queenstown's for Mt Dewar
Queenstown's Mount Dewar is set for an unprecedented reforestation development.
Easy Earth to collect food waste from customers
New Whanganui business aims to keep 200-300 tonnes of food waste out of landfill.
Tim Mackle: Dairy farmers leading charge to clean up water
COMMENT: The simple reality these days is that no dairy cow can get into a stream.
Far North fire fighters: Check before starting burnoffs
Rural fire fighters want farmers to check before burning rubbish in the Far North region.
Opinion: The wilding conifer control debate
Comment: Jim Childerstone says wilding conifers can be a resource.
No place for cattle at Broadwood A&P show
No cattle will be on display at the Broadwood A&P Show.
Forest & Bird: Anti-1080 protesters 'beyond reason'
1080 protesters have cost Department of Conservation more than $1m to protect staff.
Kiwi House husbandry officer goes a step further
Traps have been carefully located on the property's perimeter adjoining Pukenui Forest.
Rubbish dumpers in Northland tarnish 'clean, green' image of NZ
Roadside rubbish is becoming an unsightly blight on NZ's image in the Far North.
Waikato Regional Council: Poor infrastructure risk to environment
Good infrastructure will improve farm environment.
NNIWA ecologist attempts to solve the mystery of eels in Hamilton
NIWA is studying eels in the Hamilton region.
'Inquisitive' orca family treats sightseers
One of the orca calves was seen "spy-hopping out of the water".
Hawke's Bay shrugs off wet week
Hawke's Bay may be off to a damp week, but there's very little complaining about it.
Back to square one with broken wastewater pipe
An attempt to fix a leaking pipe into the sea has failed, months after it started.
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.
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony expansion call
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony needs expansion to keep up with numbers.