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Downes Hut now 'pretty sharp' thanks to Sideshow Bob
A keen volunteer has helped DoC with painting another Whanganui River hut.
'Huge and smelly': Residents oppose massive farm with 1.3m chooks
About 1.3 million chickens would live in barns and have outside access.
Farmer-led programme in Northland lifts sustainability
Two of 10 farm clusters involved with Extension 350 are now under way in the Far North.
Further testing due to Ohakea contamination
Local authorities are investigating the PFAS chemical contamination at Ohakea airbase.
Approval for council carbon inventory
One Rotorua district councillor has described climate change as "questionable science".
Listen: Dams are not the answer to water shortage
Forest and Bird Fresh Water spokeswoman argues against dams and water storage.
Kiwifruit Vine Health: Now's the time to destroy moth plant
Kiwifruit Vine Health says now is the time to destroy any missed moth plant vines.
Five incidents involving irrigators and power lines
Farmers are being reminded to position irrigators away from power lines.
Sympathy for CHB water users, but need for action
CHB's plea for "more time" last year rejected by one vote.
Cray craze depletes stock
Crayfish stocks are in crisis, and recreational fishers want an independent review.
Summerhill Charitable Trust couple to retire
Cloie and David Blackley have retired as trustees of the Summerhill Charitable Trust.
Maketu public pitch in for pest control
Carolyn Symmans' days as a one-woman predator killer could be close to coming to an end.
Mangrove management and how to remove them
Bringing up the subject of mangroves may be the biggest social faux pas for any chat
Raewyn Peart: We are losing Crayfish in the north
Crayfish quotas are not allowing the fish to survive in northern waters.
Councillor burns coal in defiance of ORC
Otago regional councillor Michael Laws unrepentant about burning coal in his fireplace.
Submissions close on controversial water-bottling boost
A controversial resource consent application is one step closer to the end.
Comment: No hiding place for farmers with social media
Farmers must tell it like it is. With social media there is no hiding place.
Still dry on Otago farms despite rain
"Farmers are understandably concerned about the wellbeing of their stock."
Fears over lack of fire risk reduction in Cromwell
A Cromwell neighbourhood is concerned about fire risk in a reserve below their properties.
Otago Fish & Game: Feedback sought on angling review
Otago Fish & Game Council asked southern lakes anglers for feedback on fishing regulations
Dunedin Fire: Burnside business owners review fire damage
A Dunedin waste disposal business owner lost most of his property in the Burnside fire.
Cyclone Fehi: Wanaka, Queenstown warned of surface flooding, road closure
Heavy rain caused widespread surface flooding across much of Wanaka township.
Water quality should be a priority
Go jump in the lake. I took that instruction literally and did.
Freedom campers cop 150-plus fines
More than 150 fines have been issued to freedom campers in the Western Bay.
Reports of cray poaching spark call for information
Fisheries Minister says "insidious" poaching harms Bay's commercial, recreational fishers.
Love a duck! Here's a rare pair indeed
Two whio have been welcomed to their new home at Rainbow Springs.
Hawke's Bay water quality under the microscope
Swimming is still not recommended at two Hawke's Bay waterways.
Maori sheep and beef farms in running
The Atihau-Whanganui and Morikau incorporations each have a finalist in farm awards.
Red clover moth pests found all over NZ
Red clover pest first formally identified in NZ 15 months ago has been found all across NZ
Rick's Beef: Environment now a focus for many sectors
When I joined the Mid Northern Beef+Lamb Farmer Council the environment was not mentioned.
Jens Pick: Big crowds at Avocado Food and Wine Festival
Jen Scoular was one of 3000 people enjoying the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival.
Horticulture hopefuls gearing up for Bay of Plenty Young Grower title
Local horticultural enthusiasts are gearing up for the BOP Young Grower of the Year.
Weather Watch: Wind rips off hotel roof in Greymouth
Andy Thompson reports from the very windy West Coast town of Greymouth.