Hoiho critical issue for Forest & Bird
South Otago Forest & Bird says the survival of yellow-eyed penguins will stay a key issue.
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Reports shows our waterways are cleaner
A new report shows the water quality of many Northland rivers is improving.
Listen: Urban sprawl's effect on our soil
Fed Farmers' Chris Allen is concerned with the effect of urban sprawl on NZ's soil.
Paul Dykes: Right environment for change
OPINION: Environment now outranks terrorism as a global threat.
The fungi that help farmers fight pests
Endophytes can control key pests like the Argentine stem weevil and black beetle.
Listen: DairyNZ supports Interim Climate Change Commission
DairyNZ's Kara Lok on the Interim Climate Change Committee and Our Land 2018 report.
Half-way mark: Rangitikei mayor 'hats off to Labour'
Rangitikei mayor talks about future plans. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Climate Change Committee - should farmers be wary?
James Shaw spoke on what the new Climate Change Committee could mean for NZ farmers.
NRC — Hard work improving waterways reaping dividends in Far North
The NRC has acknowledged farming efforts to improve Far North waterways.
Irrigators should 'tell the good news'
Central Otago Mayor says people should court publicity about the positives of irrigation.
Why did the kiwi cross the road in Whangarei?
Why did the kiwi cross the road? Nobody knows how a kiwi came to be run over on Kamo Rd.
Troy Baisden: Six ways to improve lakes and rivers
Challenge posed between the economy and the environment
ALIL Irrigation scheme 'refresh' finished
Many of the farms across Mid Canterbury thrive because of the area's irrigation schemes.
Irrigators' conference looking to future
Major irrigation conference in Central Otago this week will be ''future-focused.''
South Canterbury farmers thrilled with autumn so far
Autumn is on track to being one of the best ''in living memory'' for Canterbury farmers.
One irrigation scheme in future tipped for Canterbury farmers
Mid Canterbury's diverse farming community could have one irrigation scheme in the future.
Irrigation schemes lose Crown support
Two Canterbury irrigation schemes have had their Crown funding withdrawn.
Phoenix palms get the chop despite protest
The phoenix palm trees were frondless by midday Tuesday.
Farmers in sights of new climate committee
The Government has announced the leadership of a powerful new committee on climate change.
Dr Doug Edmeades: Should methane be included in the ETS?
OPINION: Dr Edmeades questions the inclusion of methane in the Emissions Trading Scheme.
Megan Hands: Water quality not just a rural issue
Environmental Consultant Megan Hands looks into LAWA's river quality report.
Protester takes direct approach against 'stinking' Mangamuku Stream
A Kaikohe protestor disgusted with the Mangamuku Stream has made a big statement.
Korure chicks released into Bay home
The kōrure will now spend 4-6 weeks at the Maungaharuru nesting site.
Kauri gum extraction makes comeback at Kaimaumau
The NRC has granted consent to extract kauri resin and wax from Kaimaumau wetland.
News of rabbit deaths welcomed by Otago Regional Council
The first rabbit deaths due to the K5 virus released this year have been confirmed.
Promising results from predator trapping in Glenorchy
A predator trapping programme in the Rees-Dart river delta is showing promising results.
Restoration strategy launched for Waipa and Waikato Rivers
A restoration strategy for the Waikato and Waipa river catchments has been launched.
Sewage overflows blamed for swimming caution
Tauranga's Pilot Bay has received a surprise caution for swimming water quality.
Opinion: The Bay's waterways look good, but water quality doesn't match
Opinion: People should follow warnings as they apply for a reason.
Lake Dunstan weed spray programmes get results
Spray programmes in Lake Dunstan are having the best effect on weeds in the region.
Watch out for climbing spindleberry pest in Tararua
Climbing spindleberry is an invasive climbing vine that needs to be stopped.
Marked improvement in NZ river water quality
New data released by Land, Air, Water Aotearoa shows river quality trends are high.
ECan called on to help with wallaby control in Canterbury
A pest-control group in Maniototo is dismayed with the lack of action against wallabies.