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Fumigant use research under way at PFR base in Clyde
Research into the use of Vapormate is underway at Plant and Food Research's Clyde base.
Kauri dieback consultation hui launched
Collective action is needed to identify new ways and actions to protect kauri.
Goat cull well managed says DoC
Goats a real pest to forests and their cull being managed well - DoC
Kōkako return to Taranaki bush
Eight endemic kōkako birds have been released back into native Taranaki bush.
NZSki says wetland not destroyed by work
NZSKI has fired back at claims work at the Remarkables has destroyed a protected wetland.
Council to focus more on river berms
Public dissatisfaction with the management of river berms across the region is growing.
Poor wastewater compliance across region
Only 34 per cent of local authorities have fully compliant wastewater treatment systems.
Most Hawke's Bay landowners covered by environment plan
Ninety per cent of the Tukituki catchment is now covered by a FEMP.
Company fined after Pandora spill
Workers at other sites stepped in to stem the flow of tallow and waster water.
Sir Alan concerned over Remarkables skifield wetland destruction
A Dunedin knight is supporting action against a proposed Remarkables skifield extension.
$1.6m to eradicate possums in Bay
Hawke's Bay is the latest region to join the Government's predator-free project.
Greenpeace dairy farm protesters arrested by police
Protesters had shut down work at the site of a proposed dairy farm extension.
Otago councillors veto anti-1080 motion
Notice of motion to support policy opposing use of 1080 declined.
1080 opposition 'based on ignorance'
Dean Baigent-Mercer says 1080 drops aren't perfect but neither are other control methods.
Unusual CHB fungus sparks huge debate
Story on recent discovery sparks huge amount of feedback.
Northland water storage plans back on boil
Council exploring possibility of Provincial Growth Fund financing for water project.
Only one emissions target option can work - DairyNZ
Regardless of target chosen, NZ needs to plan for a different climate - Dr Tim Mackle
New strain of rabbit calicivirus confirmed in Bay of Plenty
It is the second time that the strain has been confirmed in New Zealand
Far North hapū at loggerheads over 1080
A storm brews over 1080 drops in the Far North where hapū are disagreeing with each other.
High-tech sensors new weapon in war on pests
Cutting-edge technology can alert rangers to a stoat the second it steps out of place.
Big farm issues on table at Women in Arable meeting
Issues brought up ranged from biosecurity to urban spread.
Rabbit virus effects being seen
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus released in Canterbury/ Otago seems to be taking effect.
What's a wallaby doing in Dunedin?
Anyone caught in possession of a live wallaby faces $100,000 fine or five years jail.
Climate change workshop for farmers
Workshop is for farmers to train up on the challenges of climate change.
Bold plan to fence out predators
The fence would stretch 8.5km from coast to coast south of Cape Reinga
Watchdog needed to halt freshwater decline - forum
A new commission should be created to help stop decline of our waterways, top forum says.
James Shaw to speak at Zero Carbon Bill public meeting
Climate Change Minister James Shaw in Dunedin to speak at Zero Carbon Bill public meeting.
Possum punch: Pest control or is this animal cruelty?
His punch sends the possum flying through the air - but is this "pest control"?
Bat's head seized at NZ border
Traveller declared a bat's head at Auckland Airport, saying his family had eaten the rest.
More than 20,000 trees planted along Karamu Stream
More than 20,000 plants have been laid along Karamu Stream as part of planting project.
Lake snow-related algae in Lakes Taupō and Rotoaira
Lake snow is sticky and looks like strands of mucus or slime hanging under the water.