Online tools to record wallaby sightings in Otago
A "dramatic increase'' in the number of wallaby sightings have been reported in Otago.
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River's E. coli levels four times acceptable limit
Single clear reading needed before all-clear given for swimming in Wairoa river.
Outrage after offal dumped in popular swimming spot
Sheep stolen from farm, butchered, then dumped in precious dune lake.
Machinery sparks large blaze burning about 8ha in Queenstown
A spark from a power harrow caused a large fire near Jacks Point in Queenstown.
Horse riding: Waitahuna youngster following in dad's footsteps
Lexie Nicholl, a Waitahuna youngster took part in her first competitive event yesterday.
Conservation Comment: Tipping point for waste issue
It will be an unfortunate backwards step if rubbish bags are not to be collected locally.
Record log exports concern NZ housing processors
Record log exports last year could mean building timber shortages for domestic New Zealand
Massive blue marlin 'once in a lifetime fish'
Blue marlin catch comes just shy of beating 46-year-old club record.
Tree cutting rights proposal criticised by Forest Owners Association
The govt's about-turn on forestry could undermine proposed billion tree planting programme
Expertise needed for wastewater work in Tararua
With the pressure on clean rivers, it's not only dairy farmers who are feeling the heat.
No swim warning for Wairoa River
Further tests at Wairoa River to take place this week after high E.coli count recorded.
Todd Muller: Climate change a big challenge
Guest view: Todd Muller talks climate change and its challenges
Big year for Bay's volunteer fire brigades
Papamoa Volunteer Fire Brigade had a record year for callouts in 2017.
Illegal dumping costs ratepayers $100k
An average of $100k is spent cleaning up illegally dumped rubbish in Rotorua each year.
Northland council hopes to rein in sea gorse
Far North boaties and cray fishers asked to help stop highly invasive kelp spreading.
Water use in Hamilton still too high despite heavy rain
Water usage has still be too high in Hamilton.
Jetsprints to upcycle stormwater
Stormwater will be pumped about 1.2km from a nearby storage pond to ASB Baypark.
Dirty water thwarts river protest plunge
Run-off from rain could dampen a mass plunge to highlight Hatea River's pollution
No longer waspish about Daddy Long Legs
Thoughts of war on Daddy Long Leg spiders have dissipated after a wasp attack.
Sustainable Backyards a way for people to share sustainability activities
People can share their passion for sustainability with the community in March.
NIWA: Record dry tipped to continue in Southland, Otago
There looks to be little reprieve for southern farmers - Niwa's seasonal climate outlook.
'Ignorant pigs' defecating in trees prompt outrage
Queenstown Lakes District Council staff had pick up human waste left by freedom campers.
Rain lifts the spirits
Farmers spirits lifted with rain, but more needed to see drought off.
East coast storms fatal for penguins
Rough seas and strong easterlies kill penguins and other seabirds on Northland east coast.
Birds and pufferfish wash ashore
Thirty-eight pufferfish have been collected from Mount beach with more sightings.
Forest & Bird: Councils ignoring own enviroment reports
Forest & Bird calls out councils for ignoring reports on environmentally-conscious farms.
Protecting your farm from mycoplasma bovis
Tips on how to protect farms from mycoplasma bovis.
Robin Grieve: Greens MP Shaw 'scaremongering' about climate change
Green MP James Shaw's comments on climate change are irresponsible, says Robin Grieve.
Dr Doug Edmeades: Confessions of a climate change sceptic
Opinion: Dr Doug Edmeades explains why he is a climate change sceptic.
Getting the measure of the catch
Boat ramp surveyors will be at 20 boat ramps along the northeast coast this summer.
Velvetleaf serious threat to crops
Velvetleaf is regarded as the world's worst cropping weed, damaging arable crops.
Mayor says highway is a neglected regional road
Mayor looking forward to highway discussion with Government.
Slippery rescue to prevent more deaths
Fish deaths prompt relocation of quarter of eel population from lake near Napier