Animal body parts dumped in waterways
Animal offal and body parts have been found at three public access points to the river.
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'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.
Widespread public respect for Maitai Bay rahui
The rahui imposed at Maitai Bay to give marine life a chance to recover is well-respected.
Solar pumps cheap solution to summer water shortages
Farmers are increasingly interested in finding environmentally-friendly farming solutions.
Fish feel the heat in Hawke's Bay
Fish in Hawke's Bay waterways are struggling as the temperatures soar.
Rural Women: Freedom camping out of sorts with agricultural sector
Lack of enforcement and education around freedom camping has led to ongoing issues.
Worries over winter food supply for stock
Ruapehu/Wanganui Rural Support Trust "quietly" working with six landowners.
Rain's benefit likely to be short-lived
Rain forecast for later in the week welcome but its effect would be relatively short-lived
False E.coli reading at Takapau water plant
CHB District council will have to file its second "transgression" over water standards.
Karakia and planting to launch Te Arawa Wai Warriors
Local rangatahi will plant pohutukawa trees at the launch of the Te Arawa Wai Warriors.
Residents petition council over pump station
Proposed Karanema Drive water pump station sparks noise and property value concerns.
Residents told to conserve water with soaring temperatures
Christchurch city council has asked residents to conserve water after soaring temperatures
Needle grass solution considered
The invasive Chilean grass can blind lambs and injure farm dogs.
How long does it take wool to degrade in the ocean?
This is a question Crown researchers hope to answer.