The CountryCivil defence debrief highlights growing climate change challengesCivil defence is readying itself for more extreme weather events23 May 01:00 AM
The CountryEnvironment Southland discusses water and land planFarmers questioned Environment Southland about the Southland Water and Land Plan recently.23 May 01:00 AM
The CountryPartnership to protect Mauao from myrtle rustThe fungal disease was first found in Bay of Plenty in Te Puke last June.23 May 12:42 AM
The CountryForestry National Environmental Standards launchNew National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry launched on May 1st.22 May 10:00 PM
The CountryPlastic gets the boot from group of Bay eateriesCafes ditch the plastic straws, and bring in compostable cups, plates, cutlery and napkins22 May 06:16 PM
The CountryMyrtle rust found in Raetihi, Ohakune and WhanganuiMyrtle rust found on Central Plateau, Conservation Department on alert for it22 May 06:00 PM
The CountryResearch exploring uses for sea lettuce$13m algal biotechnology project will bring world-leading researchers to Bay.22 May 05:00 PM
The CountryThis time they were seenRemains of a cow dumped, leaving a trail of innards, head, hide and one hoof.21 May 10:00 PM
The CountryWhanganui supermarket among first to ditch plastic bagsCustomers more than ready to take responsibility for their own carrier bags.21 May 09:00 PM
The CountryCommunity outrage as 'iconic' Pirongia tree to be felledRemoval of historic tree cuts deep for Pirongia community.21 May 07:30 PM
The CountryListen: DairyNZ's Climate Change AmbassadorsDairyNZ's Climate Change Ambassadors are farmers teaching farmers says Kara Lok.17 May 09:20 PM
The CountryDairyNZ: 'Simple changes' could boost tree plantingDairyNZ welcomes moves to meet One Billion Trees programme goal.17 May 05:30 AM
The CountryCurbing N-leaching big challengeNitrogen leaching trial shows farms face huge hurdles to meet new standards17 May 05:30 AM
The CountryAndrew Booth named North climate ambassadorAndrew Booth has been chosen by the dairy sector to be a Climate Change Ambassador.17 May 04:30 AM
The CountryReducing nitrogen leaching a challenge - Tukituki farmersA new project aims to find ways Tukituki farmers can reduce their environmental impact.16 May 09:00 PM
The CountryWaiakto farmers to meet on water qualityFarmers 4 Positive Change are running meetings focused on water quality.16 May 08:30 PM
The CountryDairyNZ scientist's last session at NARFDr John Roche will deliver one final presentation Northland Agricultural Research Farm.16 May 06:30 PM
The CountryWilma's Whey: Cow condition, feed targets are key after dairy dry-offCow condition and feed targets for calving are the priorities to focus on this season.16 May 04:00 PM
The CountryVandalism of traps on Brow Peak bewilders groupSeveral traps have been vandalised on Brow Peak, confusing Predator Free Arrowtown.16 May 05:30 AM
The CountryLincoln University farm sticking with grass after beet trialThe Lincoln University Dairy Farm is sticking with grass this winter.16 May 03:30 AM
The CountryLevin couple restoring land to native treesA retired Levin couple have been restoring parts of their farm to native bush.16 May 03:30 AM
The CountryEnvironmental positives at Lincoln University Dairy FarmLincol University Dairy farm has achieved a positive environmental result.16 May 03:30 AM
The CountryUnlawful earthworks led to contaminated stormwater dischargeBay company admits unlawful earthworks which led to contaminated stormwater discharges.16 May 03:30 AM
The Country$25.6m job expanding Kerikeri's waste system beginsWork begins on a new, greatly expanded sewerage system for Kerikeri16 May 01:00 AM
The CountryBiosecurity prevention better than cure for invasive weedsFar is reminding arable farmers to get on board with biosecurity.15 May 10:30 PM
The CountryWhanganui weed warriors wage warA sprawling weed that threatens biodiversity is to be sprayed out of Gordon Park15 May 03:00 AM
The CountryLessons on counting kiwi in RussellTwo kiwi-listening training workshops have been organised for later this month, in Russell15 May 01:30 AM
The CountryNew rabbit calicivirus strain foundThis is the first time it has been found in New Zealand.15 May 12:24 AM
The CountryAlgal bloom found near Marine ParadeMarine parade algal bloom could affect shellfish14 May 11:50 PM
The CountryBiosecurity dogs hunt wallaby in South HokiangaBiosecurity dogs have been called on to track down a suspected wallaby in South Hoikianga.14 May 11:30 PM
The CountryDoC abseiling to safeguard against myrtle rust in NorthlandDOC rangers are abseiling and climbing to save native trees from myrtle rust.14 May 09:00 PM
The CountryClimate change likely to lead to diseases says reportNew Zealand's land-based primary industries need to get ready for serious crop diseases.14 May 06:30 PM
The CountryAre those plants you want to share goodies or baddies?Are those plants you want to share goodies or baddies?14 May 06:00 AM
The CountrySouth Hokianga search is on for wallabyA specialist team and two trained dogs search for wallaby in south Hokianga.11 May 01:53 AM
