'Stupid' tap signs confusing - councillor
Mayor clarifies perplexing signs at Woodville water source.
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Boozy aftermath: Holidaymakers leave bottle mountain behind
Thames-Coromandel produces the most amount of recycling over the busy holiday period.
Rain welcome but some farms still feeling the pinch
Rain has helped ease potential drought conditions across much, but not all, the district.
'Something's biting me': Eel attacks boy, 5
Young Northland boy recounts moment eel latches onto his leg.
Katie Milne: Treat your farm as a fortress
Farmers need a game plan to repel harmful substances that hurt your livelihood.
Record number of rare whio ducklings found
A record number of whio ducklings have been located on Mt Taranaki.
Papamoa bonfire trashes beach
Remains of Papamoa beach fire upsets residents and raises council concerns.
Warmer Central Otago has many implications
When it comes to climate change, there is more to it than sea-level rise and temperature.
Toxic fish at Mount trigger warning
Do not touch pufferfish and keep dogs away from these poisonous creatures.
Lake Hayes scrub fire may have been sparked by mower
The Lake Hayes scrub fire may have been started by a lawn mower.
Water conservation request to Otago farmers as rivers dry up
Farmers across Otago are being asked to conserve water after river levels drop.
Fatberg causes Taupo wastewater spill
Council asks people to take more care after ninth spill into the lake since last January.
Report card not good news for Lake Horowhenua
The first report card on the health of Lake Horowhenua is in and it is not good.
Helping farmers get back on their feet after early dry
'When circumstances are happening beyond control that can be huge for the farmer'
'Game changing' industrial park proposal for Kaikohe
Council proposing to invest $6m in land, consents to lure industry.
Otago, Canterbury flooding to cost up to $55m
Floodings costs for Canterbury and Otago have nearly doubled.
Otago Fish and Game note increase in angling offences
Otago Fishing and Game have noted a rise in fishing offences.
Northland Regional Council urges boaties to stop the spread of Undaria
The Northland Regional Council is urging boaties to prevent the spread Undaria pinnatifida
Total fire ban now in force across Otago and Southland
There is now a total fire ban across Otago and Southland.
Monitoring checks health of Far North lakes
Scientists have begun a "sprawling health check" of hundreds of New Zealand lakes.
HBRC pilot scheme to offer free checks for farms in Hawke's Bay
The HRBC Water Information services team is running a pilot scheme with Irrigation NZ.
Rubbish fire reason for Northland scrub fire
Firefighters still at rubbish fire that quickly got out of control sparking massive blaze.
Russell boat club needs lift as sea rises
Russell Boating Club fundraising to lift historic clubhouse above rising tides.
Hawaiians here to study river
Marine biologists arrived in Whanganui to spend a few days exploring the Whanganui River.
Cleaning reminder to stop spread of water pests in Otago
ORC and MPI are asking people to be vigilant and stay clean when near or in water.
Alexandra farmer concerned ORC 'locking up' resources
A farmer is concerned the Otago Regional Council is "locking up" a future resource
Weather helps with progress on Woodville water supply upgrade
Mother Nature and the Woodville community have co-operated well over the early summer.
Probe into water treatment plant starts
Investigation into water cloudiness at the plant could take three weeks.
Busy Tauranga beach contaminated by wastewater
The contamination was caused by a wastewater overflow at Pilot Bay in Mount Maunganui.
Concerted efforts behind Boundary Stream restoration
Travel back in time and visit the natural glory of Boundary Stream Scenic Reserve.