The CountryDetainment bunds trial expands to the SouthTrial uses detainment bunds to remove phosphorus and sediment from stormwater on-farm.21 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'High degree of carelessness': Farmer fined over invasive seaweedFarmer fined after pest seaweed undaria found on his boat in Fiordland's Doubtful Sound.20 Jul 11:40 PM
The CountryAward-winning farmer 'walking the talk' and embracing changeSouthland Ballance Farm Environment Awards winner encourages farmers to embrace change.16 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryFunding brings rabbit control plan a step closerOtago Peninsula Biodiversity Group will use funds to create a rabbit management plan.15 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryGeoff Ross: Accounting 101 required in climate changeOpinion: Geoff Ross of Lake Hawea Station takes a closer look at the carbon books.15 Jul 01:30 AM
The CountryFarmer traps predators to protect rare Otago skinkThe Otago skink is as rare as the kākāpō and vulnerable to cats, ferrets and hedgehogs.14 Jul 05:30 PM
The CountryStudy helps NIWA scientists and farmers share knowledgeSharing data during study helped create close bonds between landowners & NIWA scientists.11 Jul 05:05 PM
The CountryWhere the wild grapes grow: The stray vines in unexpected placesWild grape and wild olive plants could become a weed problem in the region.10 Jul 10:30 PM
The CountryFarmers offered some leniency as first reporting of nitrogen fertilisers dueORC says it will take an educational approach for the first year of nitrogen reporting.28 Jun 09:00 PM
The CountryRegional council grants $2m to four predator control projectsPest control efforts protect plants, animals and threatened ecosystems.27 Jun 09:56 PM
The CountryPrecision technology delivers diverse benefits for Cust farmerPrecision agriculture a game-changer for Roscoe Taggart's arable and sheep operation.23 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryCourse kick starts forestry and conservation careerThe course helps people kickstart their career in the forestry and conservation sectors.22 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryEPA approves wilding pine weedkillerMethod 240 SL is a herbicide used to control wilding conifers and other woody plants.20 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryHow Julie Bradshaw uses science and genetics to make on-farm decisionsFernside dairy farmer Julie Bradshaw took part in a 5-year NIWA irrigation study.20 Jun 03:30 AM
The CountryLarge-scale solar farm planned in Mid CanterburySolar farm will have capacity to power district on its own and could impact power prices.20 Jun 03:00 AM
The CountryOpinion: He Waka Eke Noa proposal involves a lot of trust – and a lot of uncertaintyOpinion: Numerous uncertainties will need to be addressed if proposal is to work properly.20 Jun 02:00 AM
The CountryFarming sector touts emissions-reducing technology amid He Waka Eke Noa criticismUncertainty remains about when emission-reducing technology will be available for farmers.17 Jun 03:00 AM
The CountryBanks Peninsula residents kick up stink about consent for massive cattle feedlotsPetition delivered to Canterbury Regional Council calling for feedlots to be stopped.17 Jun 12:30 AM
The CountryOver 50 volunteers manage 15 trap lines beside Waikato RiverTaupō volunteer group started 4 years ago, notches up 5000th rat and 100th stoat.16 Jun 01:00 AM
The CountryFish & Game welcomes new wetland design guidelinesNew Niwa-DairyNZ resource to help farmers with wetland design and performance.15 Jun 09:15 PM
The CountryHollyvale Farms supreme winner at Southland Farm Environment AwardsHollyvale Farms also won the soil management award and agri-science award.10 Jun 12:30 AM
The CountryPoliticians cautious over He Waka Eke Noa emissions planGovernment would need to go through a process before officially responding to the plan.08 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryRace against time to price farm emissions by 2025Farms are likely to pay emissions costs by 2025.07 Jun 09:30 PM
The CountryRat invasion puts Ulva Island's predator-free sanctuary status at riskUlva Island is famous for being a predator-free sanctuary for native birds.01 Jun 10:15 PM
The CountryFarmers encouraged to make the most of wetlandsNew guide developed to help farmers get the most out of wetlands on their land.27 May 03:00 AM
The CountrySalmon farm closes: Rising sea temps too warm for fish in Marlborough SoundsNew Zealand King Salmon will fallow three farms in the Pelorus Sound by next summer.26 May 12:00 AM
The Country'Skin and bones': 40 dead blue penguins washed up on Far North BeachDepartment of Conservation says deaths are the result of a rise in water temperature.24 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow a project plans to save Northland's disappearing whitebaitNorthland's at-risk īnanga population gets $1.2M funding boost23 May 05:00 PM
The CountryDriver dumps sewage in protected stream instead of facility so he can go homeKyle Maitai didn't want to drive to Kawerau; instead dumping the sewage into a canal.23 May 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRuakākā toxic dump site: Environment Court orders six to pay $2.6M for clean-upSix companies responsible for a toxic dump site at Ruakākā ordered to pay $2.6 million22 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNorthland writer pens book about the Hikurangi Swamp scheme.Northland writer Diana Menefy has penned a new book about the Hikurangi Swamp scheme.22 May 05:00 PM
The CountryClimate change tops water quality as biggest concern for agri sector - reportReport finds climate change, water quality and market issues concerning the agri-sector.13 May 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDetails revealed of mining company's tunnels under conservation landOceanaGold is relying on mining under conservation land between Waihi and Whangamata.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFinal decision looms for controversial Pāpāmoa reserve planting planPart of the project has already sparked outcry from residents.01 May 08:00 PM
