The CountryNew minimum flows may be pushed back in CHBNew low flow limits may be pushed back in CHB.18 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: No initiatives to save Waikanae EstuaryDoC is sticking its head in the sand regarding the Waikanae Estuary.18 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryRemoval of rocks leaves headland exposed, kills musselsResident and hapū unhappy with "cheap fix" for coastal erosion18 Dec 02:14 AM
The CountrySeason's greetings to North's rarest chickThe first chick of the season from New Zealand's endangered fairy tern hatches at Pakiri18 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryKiwi release signals start of bigger plans for kiwi at Te PuiaTe Puia is hoping to open a new $1.5m kiwi house next year.17 Dec 09:57 PM
The CountryFNDC: More plastic destined for tipFar North District Council transfer stations are about to change the rules.17 Dec 09:03 PM
The CountryOtago wilding pine control effort set to tripleWilding pines are becoming a big problem so efforts are tripling to get rid of them.17 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryCall to keep grass down in Otago to reduce fire riskFarmers are being asked to keep grass levels down in Otago to avoid fire risks.17 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryConservation Comment: The new ag - look to AfricaWith a changing, erratic weather pattern, maybe NZ could try the Serengeti system.17 Dec 03:00 AM
The CountryOpinion: Act now to stamp out Yellow Bristle GrassComment: Prevention is much better than cure when it comes to Yellow Bristle Grass.17 Dec 02:30 AM
The CountryNew plan aims to have Ruapehu waste-free by 2040A new waste management plan adopted after public consultation aims for zero waste by 204017 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryNew climate award announcedNZFET and Synlait launch Climate Stewardship Award for farming and growing sectors.17 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryFarmers told 'get it together' on sediment issue"The reality is that there are still laggards in the industry."16 Dec 07:30 PM
The CountryTiny mite to eat introduced broomHorizons Regional Council is giving out a broom mite as biocontrol for a plant pest16 Dec 12:00 AM
The CountryCouncillors at odds over seriousness of stream pollutionMore stream fencing needed - but funds to subsidise it lacking15 Dec 05:02 PM
The CountryEco-friendly sunscreen cooked upMangawhai entrepreneur Jules Bright hopes her natural sunscreen will help save coral reefs14 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryFirst six grants for river projects total $33,000Horizons Regional Council approves first six grants for the Whangaehu catchment14 Dec 03:00 AM
The CountryOutram School looking after the landOutram School children have been giving back to the land.13 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryHarbourmaster calls Clive River behaviour 'appalling'Bad behaviour on Clive River causes wrath from harbourmaster.13 Dec 06:00 PM
The CountryFilter causes concern for Napier resident after turning blackThick sediment has a Napier resident concerned about Napier's drinking water13 Dec 05:05 PM
The CountryPlastic recycling reduced as waste market collapsesFrom January 14 plastics numbered 3-7 will not be accepted at Far North recycling stations13 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryTurtles washing up in Far NorthTwo endangered green turtles found on Far North beaches in the past week.13 Dec 05:00 AM
The CountryNew recycling station for Kerikeri-Waipapa after a decade withoutThe last time Kerikeri had a recycling station was in 2008 before Memorial Hall site sold13 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryCompany fined $40k for discharging 150 litres of oil into harbourThe oil is expected to persist in the harbour for one to two years.12 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryTen Northland farms under watch for M. bovisNo cattle herd to be moved from 10 Northland farms without MPI authorisation.12 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryTe Puke family angry over goat killingsA Te Puke family is upset that dogs have been able to kill their goats three times.12 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryFederated Farmers: Progress in dairyingDairy farmers are making strong efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions.12 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay leads three-waters reviewHawke's Bay will review its three-waters infrastructure, with a report expected in June.12 Dec 03:00 PM
The CountryGovt to cap units, bring permanent forestry into ETSChanges to the Emissions Trading Scheme will cap units and bring in permanent forest.12 Dec 05:26 AM
The CountryCHB council issues water controlsWater restrictions will be put in place in the CHB to reduce load on a damaged system.12 Dec 05:00 AM
The CountryWaiau's quake-stricken woolshed reopensWaiau has marked some milestones in its recovery from the November 2016 earthquake.12 Dec 04:00 AM
The CountryWork begins on $15.5m project to protect Kaitaia from floodsCollapse of Bell's Hill slip would block Awanui River and devastate Kaitaia12 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryPoisoned trees 'eco-terrorism'Drill marks found in trunks of 30 to 40 kahikatea trees.12 Dec 12:57 AM
The CountryAutopsy shows native birds used in a 1080 protest not killed by poisonHikoi co-organiser says he was assured dead birds were from a West Coast 1080 drop zone.12 Dec 12:42 AM
