The CountryElephant seal departs Whakatāne for deeper waterMomoa the elephant seal has not been seen for a week.09 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryDOC confirms decapitation of pup fur seals not caused by humansThe pups' injuries were likely caused by another seal, a post mortem has determined.09 Jan 09:19 PM
The CountrySwimming spots safe for summer dipNorthlanders and visitors can have a dip in almost any popular swimming spot in region.09 Jan 09:12 PM
The CountryWaste not, want not on greenhouse emissions frontOpinion: No matter what you eat, a greenhouse gas will have been emitted to produce it.09 Jan 08:40 PM
The CountryFirefighters relieved after a drop in rubbish fire calloutsTotal fire ban in Northland may not be necessary.09 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryMud volcano eruptsThe results of a mud volcano eruption in the Waimata Valley. Photos / Liam Clayton09 Jan 07:44 PM
The CountryAlexandra tops charts for warm yearAlexandra has hit sweltering heights this year, according to Niwa.09 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryNZ Emissions Trading Scheme simplifiedImprovements to the NZ ETS have been announced.09 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryRotting deer latest to be dumped on Dalbeth RdDeer carcasses, old carpet and household waste are just some of the items left to rot.08 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryExtra recycling trucks to be used by Hastings District CouncilAs recycling soars, extra trucks called in by Hastings District Council.08 Jan 01:48 AM
The CountryPopular Far North walking track reopensKaiaraara (Duke's Nose) track open again after extensive upgrades.08 Jan 12:00 AM
The CountryNorthland's Principal Rural Fire officer ponders fire banA total fire ban is being considered for Northland.07 Jan 10:30 PM
The CountryOamaru Blue Penguin Colony expansion callOamaru Blue Penguin Colony needs expansion to keep up with numbers.07 Jan 07:00 PM
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
