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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.

Federated Farmers: Biosecurity is every Kiwi's responsibility
Jim Galloway learned firsthand how important it is to follow biosecurity protocols.

Niwa calls for citizen scientists
Niwa climate scientists are calling for volunteers to seek weather secrets.

Captive kiwis find new home in Kaweka Forest Park
Captive-bred kiwi have been released into Kaweka Forest Park.

Is it time to abandon this flood-hit settlement?
"At what point do we say that this community is in the wrong place?"

Native plant expert supreme at Rural Women Business Awards
Plant Hawke's Bay's Marie Taylor has nabbed a NZI Rural Women Business Award.

CHB holds council to account over water
Central Hawke's Bay residents confront the regional council over water shortages.

Botanist on quest to solve bee problem
Planting bee friendly trees so important to pollination and honey production.

Fonterra is beginning to turn its back on coal
Fonterra is looking to reduce its gas emissions and have an impact on climate change.

Toxic algae sparks lake health warning
Horizons Regional Council said its tests showed very high levels of the algae.

Farmers urged to be organised in case of Alpine Fault superquake
The Alpine fault is due for a shake - and farmers need to be ready.

Poo power: how hog manure is being used to produce energy
Turns out, pig manure is surprisingly useful.

Swimming spots tested for summer
The summer water quality testing regime is about to begin at Northland swim spots.

Algal bloom in Rotorua lakes brings health warning
Health warnings have been issued for both Lake Okaro and Lake Rotoehu.

Nanaia Mahuta: Public safety priority with our water
Safe, clean water is a birthright of every New Zealander

Clutha water sustainability discussion farmer-led
Farmers are leading discussions about water strategy in Clutha.

Wetter future forecast for Otago and Southland
Spring downpours are set to become more common in the South Island.

Look out for algae in Central Hawke's Bay waterways
Watch out for algae in Central Hawke's Bay rivers this summer.

Have we hit 'peak livestock'?
Protein from plants rather than animals would drastically help meet climate targets.

Water crisis looming for Central Hawke's Bay
Groundwater in Central Hawke's Bay is at its lowest recorded levels.

Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale proves profitable for horse breeders
This year's NZ Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale has proved a good investment.

Award for improvement to river appals campaigner
Campaigner: river award 'undeserved'. Councillor admits improvement a long time coming.

Sheep-burping project given wheels
Project to breed sheep that naturally produce less methane being rolled-out to farms.