Cardrona Water group accepts apology from ORC
The Cardrona Water Users Group has accepted an apology from the Otago Regional Council.
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Ngongotahā Stream walkway project needs volunteers
Two volunteers who maintain the Ngongotahā Stream walkway are looking for more volunteers.
Mind your noodle, Mr Turtle
A homemade trap made out of backyard stuff could stop turtles becoming the new koi carp.
Tests from a box to fight diseases
Science forums hears from Richard Winkworth about his studies of pests and diseases
Listen: Greens co-leader Marama Davidson on new fresh water forum
What could the Crown-Māori partnership on fresh water mean for agriculture?
Teens' seal killing sparks calls for animal welfare education
Four teenage boys aged 15 and 16 have been identified as the killers of a leopard seal.
Tanners Point Pest Free Peninsula Group adds rat traps
The Tanners Point Pest Free Peninsula Group is adding rat traps to their portfolio.
Rare native plant spreads seed in Pirongia
Dactylanthus taylori was championed by the Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration Society.
Silica extraction starts at Ohaaki
Geo40 is this month set to start commercially extracting silica from geothermal fluid.
First chicks make appearance at Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
The first little penguin chicks of the season have arrived at Oamaru.
Do palm oil pros outweigh the cons?
New Zealand has been caught up in the Palm Kernel Expeller debate.
Southland farmers urged to consider alternatives for bale wrap disposal
Farmers are urged to consider alternative options for disposing of bale wrap in Southland.
Finding solutions to drainage issues in Kaikoura
Drainage solutions are being demonstrated to help Kaikoura plains farmers cope.
Three Rivers Catchment group catch-up in Southland
Seventeen catchment groups are now established in Southland.
Waikanae's Nga Manu Nature Reserve kiwi house gets an upgrade
The nocturnal house at Nga Manu Nature Reserve in Waikanae is getting a makeover.
Rescued dogs' new life fighting bee disease
Dogs that had 'horrendous' lives have now been trained to detect biosecurity risks.
Funding to tackle 'devastating' bee disease AFB
Beekeepers and dogs are joining forces to combat devastating American foulbrood .
Second kiwi found sitting on egg at Pukenui
A second kiwi egg discovered in Pukenui Western Hills Forest.
Microchipping in Oamaru superseding banding of blue penguins
This season will mark the end of flipper-banding of blue penguins at Oamaru Harbour.
Ngongotahā 'rat pack' hoping to eradicate rats
A group of neighbours have teamed up to put out rat traps.
Parched community told to target different council
Ongaonga and Tikokino told a council bore best option. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Forest and Bird not happy with Ruataniwha scheme response
Forest and Bird is disappointed with responses to an OIA the sale of Ruataniwha assets.
Preschoolers divert yoghurt pouches from landfill
Fonterra recycling programme sees yoghurt pouches cleaned, shredded and melted down.
CHB water plan a 'band-aid' solution
A 90-signature petition has been presented outlining concerns about groundwater levels.
NZ could lead the way in natural solutions to reduce waste
NZ has an opportunity to lead the world in the way it reduces waste.
Opinion: Euro pest control red tape bad news for NZ
Political pressure for sustainable agriculture in Europe could affect NZ farmers.
Lake Horowhenua Accord fifth anniversary celebration
Locals will gather tomorrow to celebrate five years of the Lake Horowhenua Accord.
Council seeks taxpayer funding for controversial dam
Council says the dam must go ahead if the region is to continue to be successful.
Trans-Tasman Resources lets permits lapse
Trans-Tasman Resources allows two offshore prospecting permits to lapse
Two rare pāteke ducks now call Rainbow Springs home
Two rare pāteke (brown teal) ducks are now settling into their new home - Rainbow Springs.