The Country$662,800 in fines for Queenstown freedom campersBreaking freedom camping rules this year in Queenstown resulted in $662,800k in fines.23 Jan 12:51 AM
The CountryMowing tipped as Luggate scrub fire sourceA scrub fire in Luggate is thought to have been started by a mower.22 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountryOnline tools to record wallaby sightings in OtagoA "dramatic increase'' in the number of wallaby sightings have been reported in Otago.22 Jan 06:30 PM
The CountryRiver's E. coli levels four times acceptable limitSingle clear reading needed before all-clear given for swimming in Wairoa river.22 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryOutrage after offal dumped in popular swimming spotSheep stolen from farm, butchered, then dumped in precious dune lake.22 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryMachinery sparks large blaze burning about 8ha in QueenstownA spark from a power harrow caused a large fire near Jacks Point in Queenstown.22 Jan 01:30 AM
The CountryHorse riding: Waitahuna youngster following in dad's footstepsLexie Nicholl, a Waitahuna youngster took part in her first competitive event yesterday.22 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryConservation Comment: Tipping point for waste issueIt will be an unfortunate backwards step if rubbish bags are not to be collected locally.21 Jan 11:10 PM
The CountryRecord log exports concern NZ housing processorsRecord log exports last year could mean building timber shortages for domestic New Zealand21 Jan 10:30 PM
The CountryMassive blue marlin 'once in a lifetime fish'Blue marlin catch comes just shy of beating 46-year-old club record.21 Jan 10:08 PM
The CountryTree cutting rights proposal criticised by Forest Owners AssociationThe govt's about-turn on forestry could undermine proposed billion tree planting programme21 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountryExpertise needed for wastewater work in TararuaWith the pressure on clean rivers, it's not only dairy farmers who are feeling the heat.21 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryNo swim warning for Wairoa RiverFurther tests at Wairoa River to take place this week after high E.coli count recorded.21 Jan 03:18 AM
The CountryTodd Muller: Climate change a big challengeGuest view: Todd Muller talks climate change and its challenges21 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryBig year for Bay's volunteer fire brigadesPapamoa Volunteer Fire Brigade had a record year for callouts in 2017.20 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryIllegal dumping costs ratepayers $100kAn average of $100k is spent cleaning up illegally dumped rubbish in Rotorua each year.20 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryNorthland council hopes to rein in sea gorseFar North boaties and cray fishers asked to help stop highly invasive kelp spreading.20 Jan 12:00 AM
The CountryWater use in Hamilton still too high despite heavy rainWater usage has still be too high in Hamilton.19 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryJetsprints to upcycle stormwaterStormwater will be pumped about 1.2km from a nearby storage pond to ASB Baypark.19 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryDirty water thwarts river protest plungeRun-off from rain could dampen a mass plunge to highlight Hatea River's pollution19 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryNo longer waspish about Daddy Long LegsThoughts of war on Daddy Long Leg spiders have dissipated after a wasp attack.19 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountrySustainable Backyards a way for people to share sustainability activitiesPeople can share their passion for sustainability with the community in March.19 Jan 01:06 PM
The CountryNIWA: Record dry tipped to continue in Southland, OtagoThere looks to be little reprieve for southern farmers - Niwa's seasonal climate outlook.19 Jan 01:30 AM
The Country'Ignorant pigs' defecating in trees prompt outrageQueenstown Lakes District Council staff had pick up human waste left by freedom campers.19 Jan 12:56 AM
The CountryRare white swallow excites bird watcherRare white swallow seen in Whangarei garden.18 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryRain lifts the spiritsFarmers spirits lifted with rain, but more needed to see drought off.18 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryEast coast storms fatal for penguinsRough seas and strong easterlies kill penguins and other seabirds on Northland east coast.18 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryBirds and pufferfish wash ashoreThirty-eight pufferfish have been collected from Mount beach with more sightings.18 Jan 05:25 PM
The CountryProtecting your farm from mycoplasma bovisTips on how to protect farms from mycoplasma bovis.18 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryForest & Bird: Councils ignoring own enviroment reportsForest & Bird calls out councils for ignoring reports on environmentally-conscious farms.18 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryRobin Grieve: Greens MP Shaw 'scaremongering' about climate changeGreen MP James Shaw's comments on climate change are irresponsible, says Robin Grieve.18 Jan 03:30 AM
The CountryDr Doug Edmeades: Confessions of a climate change scepticOpinion: Dr Doug Edmeades explains why he is a climate change sceptic.18 Jan 02:18 AM
The CountryGetting the measure of the catchBoat ramp surveyors will be at 20 boat ramps along the northeast coast this summer.17 Jan 10:53 PM
The CountryVelvetleaf serious threat to cropsVelvetleaf is regarded as the world's worst cropping weed, damaging arable crops.17 Jan 10:30 PM
