Rotorua teacher shaking up the future of science
Rotorua science teacher David Bach will take what he learns back to school.
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Six-year-old inspires river clean-up
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Noxious weed's days could be numbered
A gall mite imported from the northern hemisphere could help control old man's beard.
Farmers should be prepared for El Niño
Ready or not, an El Niño has a high of chance of arriving.
Road from ruin: Manawatū Gorge replacement highway revealed
Residents keen to see latest map and video of new highway.
Arawhata River sediment trap fully functioning
The effectiveness of sediment traps in Horowhenua has been called into question.
Future of water races in Lindis River catchment looking uncertain
The future of the water irrigation system in place in the Lindis River looks uncertain.
Pests in Northland lakes, ponds and dams targeted
A survey is underway on invasive weeds and fish in Northland lakes, ponds and dams
Opinion: Legislation can be a fishy thing
Comment: Conservation (Indigenous Freshwater Fish) Amendment Bill needs questioning.
NZ leading way on greenhouse gases - Review
NZ a world leader in research into mitigating greenhouse gases from agriculture.
Reducing sediment loss explored by Pomahaka Water Care Group
Sediment mitigation has been a hot topic at a recent field days event in Pomahaka.
Otago water care group wants farmers at fore
A South Otago water care group wants the second phase of development to be farmer-led.
Ōhau River under threat from works
Residents says a swimming hole on the Ōhau River is under threat because of gravel works.
Cause of action added to Remarkables wetland case
Forest & Bird adds another accusation to legal case regarding the alleged destruction.
'Grown-up' discussion needed on Eco-N
The return of Eco-N for use on New Zealand pastures would be a boon for farmers, say Feds.
DOC cancels balloted tahr hunting
Tahr Liaison Group feedback suggested January not the best time for balloted hunting.
EPA gives green light for another foreign insect
The Environmental Protection Authority has approved use of a mite to control pest plants.
New turf sought for Soil & Health
The Soil & Health Association is now looking to establish an organic Aotearoa New Zealand.
Conservation Comment: Cycleway should run along both sides of river
Whanganui locals would enjoy a full cycle loop down both sides of the river
Conservation comment: Conservation has a new meaning
Conservation has a new meaning today — it's not enough to save a snippet of bush.
Algal bloom forces switch of Kerikeri water supply
Lake Waingaro normally supplies about 70 per cent of water for Kerikeri's town supply.
West Coast councils plan counter-campaign to champion mining
West Coast mayors set to release videos championing mining in the region.
Pukeko struck down by drivers
A Flaxmere resident is angry that drivers are running down the native birds on York Rd.
Opinion: Climate change and dairy - 'Do what NZ does'
Andrew Hoggard says NZ farmers are world leaders in mitigating climate change.
Control pests on your property or face prosecution
Negligent landowners who fail to control the spread of noxious pests will be put on notice
Dumped rubbish greets residents in Levin
Rubbish has been dumped all over a couple of Levin roads.
How to get plantain into your system
Plantain grows throughout NZ on a wide range of soils, including those of low fertility.
NRC, marine divers hunting marine pests in Whangārei Harbour
An estimated 2000 boat hulls will be checked for pests by divers in Whangarei Harbour.
The Vision is Clear - DairyNZ's new waterways movement
"Dairy can't do this alone," Dr Tim Mackle on DairyNZ's movement to clean up NZ waterways.
Coromandel's Archey's frogs at risk
Archeys frogs need to be protected in the Coromandel region.
DoC: No 1080 found in Russell Forest water
Testing in Russell Forest water supplies failed to find any 1080 poison.
Runoff concerns Otago Fish & Game
Otago Fish & Game says it will consider prosecuting developers if other authorities won't
Merits in new approach to freshwater management
Horizons Regional Council One Plan's changes for freshwater resources.