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1080 drop to kill rabbits in Manuherikia Valley
A Manuherikia Valley farmer is making a last-ditch effort to rid his land of rabbits.
Trees planted for Defence personnel
Northlanders help plant trees for Defence personnel in Dunedin
Forty-seven oil spills reported in Tauranga in two years
But only one is being prosecuted.
Unique court ruling ends decade of 'vexatious' legal action
Decision a first under Environment Court's new powers
Go-ahead for Whangārei Harbour dredge
Go-ahead given to dredge Whangarei Harbour so bigger oil cargoes can come to Marsden Pt
Go West Coast truck convoy will be part of mining protest
A protest on the West Coast this weekend will include a large procession of trucks.
Wastewater project nearing completion
Project nearing completion but fences will be used for another project.
Rangitikei farmers urged to try plantain
Plantain in pasture can reduce nitrogen leaching and help farms comply with monitoring.
EPA: Stay safe mixing chemicals
The Environmental Protection Authority has released new guidance for chemicals.
Defence Force is testing Skyhawk crash site
Firefighting foam used in 1996 crash may have contaminated Bulls' water.
Puketī Forest fans set up kauri cleaning station
Far North locals concerned about kauri dieback are doing what they can to fight it.
Bala Tikisetty: Protecting our waterways
Winter weather puts a strain on the banks of farm waterways, increasing risk of erosion.
A sustainable commitment
Synlait's environmental ethos starts on the farm, writes Andrea Fox.
Shining Green light on farms
James Shaw says environmental goals can help foster new innovations for agribusiness.
The case for investing in the environment
John Hayward and Susan O'Regan set out with a bold ambition.
Planting at sediment trap good for Lake Horowhenua
Close to 30 people turned out for the planting day at the Arawhata River sediment trap.
Bonuses from environmental hotspot campaign in Hawke's Bay
A plan to spend $1 million on six environmental hot spot projects has had a few bonuses.
Community Outreach staff sought for velvetleaf scheme
Staff are needed for a Community Outreach programme to manage velvetleaf.
Webcam watches Kāpiti Marine Reserve
A multi-purpose, solar-powered webcam has been installed on Kāpiti Island.
Northland kauri tracks on DOC's proposed no-go list
DOC wants to close high maintenance, high risk and low visitor tracks in kauri regions.
Matua X-Man punches above the wasteline
Reducing waste one school at a time. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Tanker driver unaware of 44km sulphur spill on Whangārei roads
Liquid sulphur spill on SH1 from Ruakākā to Port Rd.
Listen: Why Kiwis buy pork from overseas
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth says we need to remember the human cost of our food choices.
Mother Nature closes 90 Mile Beach access road
The most northern access to 90 Mile Beach is being closed by Doc.
Kōkako return to Pirongia
14 kōkako with Pirongia lineage were returned to their "ancestral home" on Saturday.
Kauri sanctuary planned to combat die-back in north
Maori land near Kerikeri may be turned into a kauri sanctuary to help protect the species.
Fund boost for innovative farming projects
The Sustainable Farming Fund has received a big boost for new projects.
Romance for kiwi in Pukenui Forest
Cold weather sees kiwi snuggle together and now one male is sitting on an egg.
Issues 'clarified' at public WCO session
Calm reception at public meeting on Ngaruroro Water Conservation Order.
DoC angry at 1080 dump coverage
Doc: Dumping of 1080 poison in Stewart Island undermines the fight against pests.
'Raw sewage' left to flow into Kaipara Harbour
Photos show raw sewage flowing across farmland.