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Farmer tells hearing of importance of irrigation in Lindis catchment
Lindis irrigation has been spelled out at the Environment Court hearing in Cromwell.
Trees felled after chainsaw attack in Napier reserve
Napier police are seeking the vandals who destroyed two trees in a reserve on Saturday.
Riches of Poor Knights explored
The waters around the Poor Knights have been described as ''dive heaven''.
Seabed smothered in forestry sediment
7.5m tonnes of sediment is flowing into Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Battley talks on waders and water birds
With wetlands disappearing, water birds are also endangered.
Dogs can play role in sheep measles
Expert warning: Keep dogs under control to contain possibilities of sheep measles.
Carbon-neutral aim for Kerikeri community group
A community group is aiming to make Kerikeri carbon neutral.
Paraparaumu Beach schoolkids' war on plastic
They hope the wider community will recognise the damage plastic does.
Jones says forest scheme challenging but happening
Shane Jones defends haste regarding the first planting in the one billion trees project.
Kākā make welcome return to Kaitaia
A number of kākā have been spotted in Kaitaia, after a notable absence.
Federated Farmers: Law puts burnoffs in new light
Dry weather means farmers should be cautious during burn-offs, say feds.
Beef + Lamb NZ: Wean early in case of drought
B+LNZ give options for farmers to cope with the threat of feed shortages
Wellington researcher takes new approach to dealing with pests
A Wellington researcher is one step closer to revolutionising pest control.
Environment Southland wins excellence in biosecurity award
Environment Southland has taken top honours in the 2018 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards.
ELF taking out other woodland creatures in Northland
A fund with the cute, woodsy name ELF is not all about delivering a fairy tale ending.
Support sought for plastic-free foodstore in Whangārei
The campaign aims to raise $30,000 to get the shop up and running in Whangarei.
Students take weed war to the world
Tradescantia Terminators planning public workshops to share weed-fighting skills.
Keep Whanganui beautiful: plea by Craig
Helen Craig and other councillors want Whanganui to enter Keep NZ Beautiful Awards
Conservation minister denies Waikanae estuary dying
Eugenie Sage disagrees with a concerned group that Waikanae Estuary is dying.
Muddy hell: Silt-choked river may have 'had its day'
Jim Edwards regards the river as a Hawke's Bay wonder, were it not for the silt.
Rural owners taking emergency water for free
Residents queue for water while some properties draw unmetered water.
Ex-ORC manager backs irrigators on water appeal
A former ORC member is backing an appeal by the Lindis Catchment Group.
Agri-chemicals concern Friends of Queen Elizabeth Park
Agri-chemical use has come under fire in Kapiti after a group claim excessive usage.
Listen: Kiwi farmers' pastures are 'very poor'
"Day after day I'm seeing pastures which are very, very poor," says Dr Doug Edmeades.
Opposing forces try to win day over minimum flows in Lindis Catchment
The debate over the Lindis Catchment continues at the Environment Court.
The Country Southern USA Farming Tour 2018
Jamie Mackay is touring Southern USA with an intrepid band of farmers in tow. Check out this photo gallery for daily updates.
Billion Trees bungle: One million seedlings but land unfit
The plan was to plant 1.1 million pine trees - then someone looked at the ground.
Pesticide changes bees' social behaviour
Evidence shows neonicotinoids may have an impact on bees and their social behaviour.
Turning plastic into fence posts for Kiwi farms
Fonterra and Future Post are turning milk bottles into fence posts.
Fordell garden ramble raises about $10,000
"It was an amazing day, a huge success, and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone" principal says
Rotorua teacher shaking up the future of science
Rotorua science teacher David Bach will take what he learns back to school.
Six-year-old inspires river clean-up
Meet Olivia - she's on a mission to improve Napier's plastic-clogged waterways.
Noxious weed's days could be numbered
A gall mite imported from the northern hemisphere could help control old man's beard.
