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Sewage contaminates pond, swim leg of race cancelled
If farmers have to improve water quality, then so do councils, writes Rhea Dasent.
Funds for mānuka plantings
Funding for manuka plants will help beekeeping cultivars progress.
Battle begins to rid Opua of fanworm
Eradication programme funded by regional council and Biosecurity NZ to begin.
How NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per cent
Many farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.
Far North scrub fires cost $200k in two weeks
Scrub fires in the Far North are creating an expensive problem for emergency services.
Kaikohe urged to save water
A precious spring in Kaikohe could dry up if residents aren't careful with water.
Tackling the wilding pines on Mt Tauhara
Wilding pines on Mt Tauhara will be targeted in an operation before the holidays begin.
Southland's Aparima catchment improves
The Aparima Catchment is showing positive signs of water quality improvements.
Rural Women NZ give environmental role to Becks farmer
A farmer from Becks is now is Rural Women New Zealand's new environmental spokeswoman.
Dryland plants show promise in Central Otago
Several dryland plants are showing promising results in Otago.
Hapū urges water conservation to save precious spring
Silt from a logging operation means Kaikohe's treatment plant can't produce enough water.
Northern-most stand of kauri trees closed
Fears of spreading kauri dieback forces the closure of Kauri Bush Track at Kaitaia.
Northland swim spots fail water quality tests
High bacteria risk at popular and iconic spots including Waitangi and Kerikeri.
Public keen to pick off graveyard pests in Invercargill
Southlanders have jumped at the chance to rid Invercargill of pests.
Rogue rabbit virus found in Central Otago
Concerns it could create immunity among the animals to the RHDV1 "K5" virus.
Concerns over shooting of stranded whales in front of kids
Families not given enough warning whales about to be put down, volunteer rescuer says.
Students walk the talk over rubbish concern
St Francis Xavier Catholic School students clean up their neighbourhood.
Southland farmers 'stepping up' on compliance
Southland dairy farmers are following the rules of environmental compliance.
Awaited improvements looming for Tararua's Route 52
Repetitive route 52 issues are causing tensions to boil over in the Tararua area.
Swim leg of IronMaori in Napier abandoned due to pollution
Last-minute hunt for running shorts and shoes to replace swimwear after swim cancellation.
Regional council sets summer targets for river swimmability
Horizons wants 80 per cent of rivers and lakes good enough for summer swimming by 2040.
NZ not prepared for future drought - Report
Reports suggests some areas not well-prepared to cope with more drought in the future.
Kiwi hatches in Whangārei incubator
A kiwi chick has hatched in an incubator from an egg taken from the Pukenui Western Hills.
Opinion: Hell of high water means dam fishing only
It will take a while for rivers to drop in Otago after weeks of heavy rain.
Family gift land to become scenic reserve
Forested property and includes stonewalls and a small island in the Hatea River.
Anger as Opito Bay pohutukawa poisoned
At least four pohutukawa at Opito Bay had holes drilled in their roots for poison
Cattle likely source of E.coli in Waitaki aquifer
High E.coli readings have been detected at the Lower Waitaki Aquifier.
"Increased risk of illness" cause for Pandora Pond closure
Pandora Pond has been temporarily closed following an increased risk of illness.
DairyNZ: Give your soil a regular check-up
Monitoring soil health and fertility can save you time and money.
Federated Farmers: Biosecurity is every Kiwi's responsibility
Jim Galloway learned firsthand how important it is to follow biosecurity protocols.