Listen: The stink bug that loves to party
The President of Horticulture New Zealand, Julian Raine on the brown marmorated stink bug.
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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.
Old poplars lose their ground
Old poplars planted to control erosion and prevent streams blocking now add to problem.
Mum warning others about sea lice bites
Sea lice stings leave Welcome Bay boy scratching himself raw.
Seaweek to celebrate taonga
There are lots of activities on offer to mark this year's Seaweek.
Forester wants easier ETS registration
Neil Walker wants to be sure he can claim carbon credits on new forest he plans to plant.
Is this the year NZ's water war simmers?
The war over water hit boiling point amid 2017's election. Will 2018 see tensions simmer?
New Zealand Defence Force: Ohakea water safe
PFAS chemicals were used at RNZAF base Ohakea.
Hamilton needs to cut water use or pay millions
Hamilton will require a new water treatment plant costing more than $100 million by 2045.
Otago anglers call for bag limit reduction
A variety of issues were put to Otago Fish and Game officers by local anglers on Wednesday
Rates increase proposed to fund vision
Long Term Plan consultation asks how CHB district will pay for infrastructure costs.
Ships illegally entering marine reserve
Boat skippers breaking maritime laws and illegally entering Poor Knights no-go area.
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.