The CountryWater restrictions likely in Tauranga and Western Bay of PlentyA large water leak has been identified in the Te Puke area.07 Jan 07:00 PM
The CountryQueenstown Bay safe to swim in after 'E.coli' scareQueenstown Bay has been declared safe after elevated E. Coli levels were noted.07 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryKiwi chick determined to see in the New YearIt's a New Year's baby story with a twist - or more like a long beak, to be precise.07 Jan 01:35 AM
The CountryHawke's Bay festivities lead to 'unprecedented' levels of recyclingHawke's Bay councils have seen an unprecedented level of recycling over festive season.06 Jan 11:09 PM
The CountryCouncil's plea for residents to conserve waterPeople are urged to only use water for essential purposes.06 Jan 10:38 PM
The CountryEnd of plastic bag hits a few speed wobblesSupermarket resorts to give out small signs for car to prevent disgruntled customers.06 Jan 10:32 PM
The CountryConservation comment: Plastic bag ban a startLocally, people have been focusing outrage on dumping costs and anger at fly-tippers.06 Jan 07:00 PM
The CountryUpgrades improving Dunedin city's tracksSeveral Dunedin walking tracks will be given a much-needed spruce up.06 Jan 07:00 PM
The CountryBroken compactor and campsites' ban on rubbish disposal exacerbate dumpingInstead of pointing at holidaymakers, Jan McEwen said the fault was of DOC and Council.06 Jan 01:57 AM
The CountryRubbish piles up beside $2 compactorsCoromandel visitors bypass $2 compactor fee and dump rubbish for free.05 Jan 11:51 PM
The CountryWhy seeds need to be sourced ethicallyResearch: Ethical seed-sourcing regulations need developing to restore plant ecosystems.23 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryCould carbon footprint food labels work?Research suggests carbon footprint labels on food items could reduce environmental impacts21 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountrySpecial traps for stink bug surveillance set in TaurangaBiosecurity NZ uses traps, lures and detector dogs to sniff out stink bugs.20 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountrySoil and seedlings for sustainable futureBark and Boulders make a welcome donation after issues with harvesting at the school20 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryMyrtle rust continues to plague Bay of PlentyA total of 156 cases of myrtle rust have now been found in the Bay of Plenty.20 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryAlgae levels drop significantly at Dudding LakeAlgae clears at Dudding Lake - but its long term future uncertain20 Dec 06:30 PM
The CountryStart date for Waihi mining set for mid next yearUnderground mining in Waihi has been approved by the Hauraki District Council.20 Dec 04:00 AM
The CountryLower Mangapiko Stream Care Group crowdfunding Million Metres StreamThe Lower Mangapiko Stream Care Group is trying to fundraise for Million Metres Stream.20 Dec 03:00 AM
The CountryFish & Game hits back over farming falloutFish & Game's defends its claims that farmers' winter grazing damages the environment.20 Dec 12:45 AM
The CountryForest indicators warn of challenging 2019Drought, fires and difficult days for stock may be at hand throughout this summer.20 Dec 12:30 AM
The CountryResidents asked to not flush chemicalsPoisons such as disinfectants and solvents kill off the hard-working bacteria in plant.19 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: NZ's appalling anti-1080 fanaticsComment: No matter how strongly these abusers feel, this can never be justified.19 Dec 07:33 PM
The CountryHBRC team at Waipawa boostedThe team will be familiar to most Central Hawke's Bay landowners.19 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryLocals campaign to bring back Monckton Track bridgeAn initial business case was submitted to replace the bridge but wasn't successful19 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryMan fined for Coromandel marine area workA Coromandel man has been handed an enforcement order to stop marine works in the region.19 Dec 06:00 PM
The CountryOwner suspects thieves using pine as Xmas treeBeloved Norfolk pine stolen in Whanganui.19 Dec 05:04 PM
The CountryMinerals: We are what we eatSheep and cattle need the right minerals to thrive on farms.19 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryMyrtle rust threat to pōhutukawaPublic encouraged to check local myrtle plants to help track the spread of fungal disease.19 Dec 03:44 AM
The CountryWetland development gets $250,000 boostA wetland development in Te Puna has been give a $250k boost19 Dec 12:00 AM
The CountryCatfish in Lake Rotorua is an unwanted Christmas presentCatfish have been found in Lake Rotorua18 Dec 11:47 PM
The CountrySave Our River Trust takes on Foxton's Kings CanalFoxton's Save Our River Trust wants to save Kings Canal.18 Dec 11:00 PM
The CountryNot guilty plea in dead eels caseNearly 2000 eels were found dead in Canterbury creek in April.18 Dec 08:32 PM
The CountryRussell Forest 1080 operation a successForest & Bird say only aerial 1080 could have achieved these dramatic results.18 Dec 08:19 PM
The CountrySmall towns hit harder on wastewater: ReportSmall towns struggle to get wastewater treatment up to standard.18 Dec 06:00 PM
