Katikati groups, iwi fear for water quality
Iwi, community groups unite in bid to stop discharge into Katikati harbour.
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Stink bugs infest ships: jobs at risk
Voracious pest has the potential to decimate crops of apples, grapes and tomatoes.
Neighbours pleased at planned removal of 23 trees
Trees coming down across Rotorua to stop safety, leaf fall and shading concerns.
Listen: Climate change and the dairy industry
DairyNZ's Bruce Thorrold on climate change and the dairy industry.
What can farmers do with their rubbish?
Megan Hands says there are limited options for rural rubbish disposal.
DOC pitches in to save unique Puahanui bushland
DOC supports fight to save unique bush land in Central Hawke's Bay.
Truckload of rubbish dumped in the sea
Mattresses, furniture and household rubbish were dumped off the Kapiti Coast.
Mt Taranaki rubbish problem getting worse - climber
A veteran mountaineer says the litter problem on Mt Taranaki is getting worse.
Lake Hayes algal bloom result of long, hot summer
A long, hot, dry summer is responsible for an algae bloom in Lake Hayes.
Cafe switches to plastic straw alternative
Biodegradable straws are the latest environmental innovation for Whispers Cafe in Levin
Teaching kids about marine sustainability
Seaweek will feature events to teach children about marine sustainability.
Send away stock, farmers advised
How southern farmers are dealing with the continuing dry weather.
Four marlin dumped in Hikurangi swamp
Four marlin with bills cut off discovered by local farmer.
Man swims through raging flood to rescue pigs
The pigs were struggling to keep their snouts above water after flood rose 3m in 30 min.
HBRIC explores Ruataniwha dam options
Determining whether legislative reform is possible is central to HBRIC considerations.
PSA research team wins top honour
PSA research team wins top honour in Prime Minister's Science Prizes
Dozens of trees to be removed around Rotorua
Trees are to be removed from Steeles Lane Reserve and Long Mile and Tarawera Rds.
Climate change: Emerging pests, diseases - a new microscopic world
With all the hot weather, it is difficult to ignore that our climate is changing.
Listen: Why QEII Trust is fighting for 400 Coromandel hectares
QEII National Trust fighting to protect 400ha of Coromandel forest land.
Topvets: Facial eczema danger eases in Kaitaia
The facial eczema risk eased in the very Far North last week according to Topvets
Chance to see farm forestry in action at Te Kawa farm
Forestry has become a strong interest to many people as a means to cutting emissions.
Northern rata in Otangaroa Forest 'dodge a bullet'
Northern rata have flowered but are still at risk of myrtle rust and pest damage.
Storms wash away $70k sand dune repairs
Dune and stream remedial work at Sandy Bay has been ripped apart twice this summer.
Ducks, not campers, behind E.coli outbreak
E. coli outbreak near Bendigo had been found to be avian not human.
The man who helps find butterfly love
Norm Twigge has been breeding the white admiral butterfly successfully.
Northland gets first visit from a British minister
Mark Field is the first British minister to visit Northland.
Camp fires threaten Far North forest
Camp fires around Te Hiku Forest are a threat to the environment.
Action urged on illegal farm dumping
How much waste is being burned or buried in farm pits?
Throwing some light on question of shade
New Zealand has a deserved reputation for high standards of animal welfare.
Dead eels a concern in the Mangatainoka
Dead eels have been spotted in the Mangatainoka River.
Owahanga Station Horse Trek raises funds for Pongaroa School
Owahanga Station Horse Trek will be run for the second year on Saturday.
Listen: The stink bug that loves to party
The President of Horticulture New Zealand, Julian Raine on the brown marmorated stink bug.
Environment Canterbury: Vital to report seeing saffron thistle
Canterbury farmers are still being encouraged to report sightings of saffron thistle.
Pooey problem: Hundreds of health warnings at NZ beaches
Over 100 beaches, rivers and streams in NZ currently have swimming restrictions in place.