Latest fromTCN - Environment

The single word that could spark a global showdown
Almost 200 countries agree on this crucial issue, but just four could force a showdown.

Listen: Should NZ ban synthetic nitrogen fertiliser?
Dr Rowarth responds to Greenpeace claims about synthetic nitrogen fertiliser use in NZ.

Napier residents mad over muddy water
Napier's pipes delivered sludge, not water to residents

Conservation Comment: Methane not main challenge to agriculture
This research may reduce our methane emissions without devastating the NZ economy.

How we're eating the plastic we put in the ocean
We're likely consuming the plastics we put in the ocean. And there's even worse news.

New wonder material: A rugby field packed in a teaspoon
Scientists are excited at the carbon-capturing potential of a new class of compounds.

Sustainability Award for Hawke's Bay scientist
Dr Walker spearhead a project to reduce pesticide residue in fruit

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.

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.