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New finds in Northland prove myrtle rust never sleeps
Myrtle rust has been discovered in two new sites in the Kerikeri and Mangawhai areas
Councillors' chance to grill staff over lake algae
Councillors to hear of Virginia Lake Algae problems
No significant drop in rabbits seen yet
Farmers are saying they have seen no evidence of the impact of the virus.
NZ sediment loss needs urgent action - report
NZ is losing 200 million tonnes of soil every year and polluting what remains - report.
Dr Edmeades: Govt. leading NZ back to the Dark Ages
Dr Edmeades is concerned environmentalists are sending NZ backwards.
Kaikoura Plains Recovery Project working well
Kaikoura is still struggling to recover from the November 2016 earthquake.
Interest growing in farm waste disposal
Safe disposal of farm waste is gaining attention across South Canterbury's rural sector.
Katikati takes a stand on plastic
There is a lot of rubbish throughout Katikati right now - and it has to stop.
Use less and recycle the rest, council urges
Public invited to have a say on waste management.
Northland's kauri dieback fight hits the ground
Aerial survey has covered more than 3 million hectares looking for kauri dieback
Dr Doug Edmeades: The threat of irrational environmentalism
Dr Edmeades is concerned "extreme, irrational, environmentalism" is stopping progress.
Wayward pigs off on an adventure in Stratford
Two wandering kunekune pigs have been picked up in Stratford.
The Blame Game: NZ Agriculture as scapegoat
Opinion: NZ agriculture treated as a scapegoat by our politicians and lobby groups.
Rubbish dumpers: This time the culprits will pay
Rubbish has been dumped in a Mangonui cemetery, much to the disgust of residents.
Oxygen weed gone from Lake Ngakapua
The Far North has recorded another plant extinction — and this time it's good news.
Ten more kiwi released into Northland bush
Ten more kiwi released into Northland bush to help establish population.
Money runs dry for water quality projects
Lots of water improvement work in hand, and requests for lots more
Some immunity to rabbit virus confirmed
Central Otago farmers encouraged to remain patient while K5 variant takes hold.
Hastings Warehouse teams get hands dirty with big clean-up
Store teams get hands dirty with big clean-up
Weed warning ahead of duck shooting season
Hunters are urged not to spread weeds between waterways.
Fly-overs find 450 potential kauri dieback sites
Fly-overs reveal hundreds of new sites possibly infected with kauri dieback disease.
New fish-friendly guidelines for instream structures
New national guidelines for instream structures so fish can move freely around waterways.
Car import costs a side-risk to greener economy - report
Report shows ''major changes will be needed," commission chair Murray Sherwin says.
Dairy effluent Innovation System wins award
Vibra Screen allows dairy effluent to be recycled and used to fertilise pasture.
River quality trends improving in Southland
Southlanders deserve a pat on the back, as river quality trends are improving.
DairyNZ: Water quality work has wide benefit on soil
DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle says no farmer wants to see their soil damaged.
Pet pooches become biosecurity heroes for Northland
Nrthland pups are being trained to track pest plants by a biosecurity expert.
Hurdles ahead in future irrigation development
Raising Falls Dam by 6m to irrigate 12,500ha now needs alternative funding options.
Kauri resin extraction a win-win for Ngai Takoto and lands
Far North iwi Ngai Takoto has formed a venture with Auckland-based Resin & Wax Holdings.
It's a dirty job -- but these guys have it covered
It's a dirty job - seven bags of rubbish - but someone's got to do it
Chance to learn how to tell male and kiwis apart from their calls in Northland
Northlanders have chance to learn how to tell male and female kiwis apart for their calls
Otangarei resident heard kiwi call
Verna Andrews knows what a kiwi sounds like and she recently heard one in Whangarei
Kyeburn Catchment: Collaboration key to gaining new global water consent
Kyeburn Catchment Ltd (KCL) is close to securing a new global consent for its 15 users.