Maungatautari Ecological Island Trust nab $1.4m grant for native wildlife
New Zealand's largest mainland sanctuary for native wildlife has been granted $1.4 million
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Kaitaia farmer wants blitz on paradise ducks to prevent crop damage
A Kaitaia farmer wants an open season declared on paradise ducks to protect crops.
Bala Tikkisetty: Earthworms improve productivity
Common earthworms improve the general condition of soils and help growth.
Stink bugs not a big problem: Turners
Turners Automotive Group says it will suffer "minimal impact" from stink bugs on ships.
Water meter bill shock for Waipa mayor Jim Mylchreest
Waipa mayor Jim Mylchreest is urging residents to check their pipes for water leaks.
Traditional knowledge and science background combine
Joe Butterworth will represent Te Arawa Lakes Trust at water quality meetings.
Hawke's Bay to benefit from forestry and growth programmes
Hawke's Bay is in the running for large-scale forestry plantings in Govt initiative.
Illness linked with Pandora Pond contamination investigated
Daily samples taken at contaminated pond until further notice
Conservation comment: Permaculture moves ahead
Local farms have been hit hard by a repeating pattern of too much water and not enough.
Plastic perhaps not so fantastic
Plastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about it?
Martin Williams: Ruataniwha dam must be considered
In my view the Dam emerges as an option which at the very least must be considered.
Teaghan off to Kermadec Islands
Whangarei's Teaghan Kirby is heading to the Kermadec Islands.
Taranaki tap water partially on; boil water notice applies
Advice is for people to run their outside tap for 10 mins first until the water is clean.
Region's water quality improving - study
Study finds multiple factors contributing to faster-than-expected small improvement
Canterbury plantain cuts nitrate leaching
The benefits of a new plantain may help reduce reduce nitrate leaching.
Rare plant found near Waimakariri River, near Kaiapoi
A rare plant species has been discovered near the Waimakariri River.
E.coli at beaches sparks warning
Testing last week indicated bacteria in a number of waterways across Northland.
Landslide threat remains in Horowhenua
It seems there is still no solution in sight for slip-affected Gladstone Rd residents.
'No swimming' signs to go up as eels die in algal bloom
Crossover of council and health board roles may have delayed warning given to water users.
Tumultuous weather spurs demand for feed across NZ
Drought and now heavy rain are making things tough for farmers.
Algal bloom reaches a tipping point in Lake Omapere
Lake Omapere has been afflicted by a potentially toxic algal bloom.
Great DDT Muster gathers pace
An initiative to rid New Zealand of banned pesticides such as DDT is gaining momentum.
Surveying our wetlands
Living Water is conducting a catchment condition survey in the Hikurangi Swamp.
Sheep shooting worry for Waitawheta farm family
A mysterious sheep shooting has raised concern in Waitawheta.
Pandora Pond warning lifted after contamination
Third water quality issue in Napier area sparks call for action
Hawke's Bay 'stink bug' invasion real threat to horticulture
Invasive 'stink bug' a real threat to fruit, says New Zealand Apples and Pear chief.
Coastguard shocked at rubbish pulled from Tikitapu
Divers filled a bag of rubbish in just two dives.
Water should not need to be chlorinated
Chlorination of water is an admission of failure to maintain the environment.
Water quality improved in Manawatu
Waterways in the Horizons' region have become more accessible for swimming.
Bee flight path survey for Springvale
Complaints about urban beehives prompt Whanganui District Council survey of Springvale.
Pandora Pond closed due to High levels of bacteria
People are being warned not to enter Pandora Pond after high levels of bacteria found.
Lake Tarawera safe from algal blooms
The results of testing in the lake have now been released.
Cyclone Gita - a farmer's perspective
Jamie Mackay talks to farmers who have had very different experiences with Cyclone Gita.
Horowhenua water safe to drink
A laboratory analysis has confirmed that Horowhenua's drinking water is safe.