Cyclone Fehi: Wanaka, Queenstown warned of surface flooding, road closure
Heavy rain caused widespread surface flooding across much of Wanaka township.
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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.
Animal body parts dumped in waterways
Animal offal and body parts have been found at three public access points to the river.
'Every HB resident should plant five trees'
HBRC chairman calls for Hawke's Bay to be first carbon neutral province in New Zealand.
Events throughout Otago to offer advice for farmers
Events to help farmers coping with drought conditions scheduled throughout Otago.
False sample triggers drinking water breach
Residents told the fact water is chlorinated should be of comfort
Chlorine exposing leaks in pipes
Hot water cylinder and water pipe leaks exposed by chlorine in the system.
Otago Regional Council pair join effluent disposal site protest
Two Dunstan Otago Regional Council councillors have joined a Central Otago protest.
Horowhenua veges fry as fire guts KPH delivery truck
A fire has gutted a truck and prematurely cooked thousands of prime Horowhenua vegetables.
Woodhaven Gardens rubbish contaminating neighbour's property
Woodhaven Gardens is accused of improperly destroying waste in large burn-offs.
Concern sewage could flood the streets of Napier
Sewage could flow in Napier streets, or into Ahuriri Estuary during "risk period"
Remembering rain will come
Searing heat has been hitting Southland and Otago for several weeks now.
Rook pests threaten crops in Taranaki
Taranaki Regional Council is urging the public to report potential sightings rooks.
Listen: Damien O'Connor on drought and water storage
Damien O'Connor says New Zealand can't afford to take water storage for granted.
Long-term effects of drought on farmers considered
The public and businesses look at long-term effects of drought affecting Otago, Southland.
New fix for Foxton's water clarity issues
Discoloured water will soon be a thing of the past for residents of Foxton Beach.
The Country - Drought edition
Chris Brandolino,Damien O'Connor,Stu Duncan,Hayley Gourley,Steve Hollander,Jacinda Ardern
'Bull Bag' to replace plastic bags in Bulls
Bulls retailers are replacing plastic bags with "Bull Bags".
Quake fault-line study plans for 'big one'
Fault-line monitors at Dannevirke, Weber and Akitio part of major scientific programme.
Spare a thought for the fish in this hot weather
Most fish prefer to live in water temperatures below 20 degrees.
Andrew Curtis: Let ideas flow on managing water
COMMENT: Weather extremes show we cannot rely on Mother Nature alone.
Synlait milk price forecast stays at $6.50
Synlait has reaffirmed its $6.50 milk price for the current 2017-18 season.
Drought declared in Southland, parts of Otago
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor announces a further extension of drought conditions
Happy ending to swift Waitangi River rescue
Three swimmers had to be rescued from the rain-swollen Waitangi River last week.