Hawaiians here to study river
Marine biologists arrived in Whanganui to spend a few days exploring the Whanganui River.
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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.
Remote lakes to get restoration work
Two remote lakes south of Kawhia Harbour are to benefit from restoration work.
Ecological restoration at Mataharu Wetland gets a boost
Native plants, birds and fish at Matahuru Wetland have won a $84,000 grant.
Mermaid's hair found in Bay of Islands
DNA tests will determine if seaweed hauled up Bay of Islands is a new marine biohazard
Council hits back at Forest & Bird claims
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council has hit back at Forest & Bird's claims around irrigation.
No fiery start, but summer caution needed
Rain dampener for holiday-goers, blessing for the Fire Service but care urged.
Sprayed-off hills that shocked visitor okay - with conditions
Horizons Regional Council wants more research on "spray and pray" pasture technique.
Swamp kauri battlers face final defeat
Court costs and battle fatigue could force a Northland environmental group into recess.
Conservation dream has come true at last
Barbara Sutton always dreamed of working in conservation.
Passion lies in rural sector
From rural banking to cow genetics, Gill Haenga just loves meeting farmers
Prisoner programme Project Tongariro gets $126,750 boost
Prisoners will be growing and planting eco-sourced trees for Project Tongariro.
Revellers' mess a hazard
Polystyrene pollution lettered East Beach after New Year's celebrations, causing a hazard.
Editorial: Wastewater plant legal action settled
The payment in March 2016 coincides with council acquiring $8 million for debt reduction.
Fear of fire potential in Northland
Hot summer conditions are drying out Northland, causing a fire concern.
New Lake Taupo harbourmaster at the helm
They both grew up messing about on the water, and now they're doing it for a job.
Bream Bay crabbers being safe and tidy this summer
Bream Bay volunteers are pleased their messages are getting through to paddle crabbers.
'Tornadoes of fire' remembered
People are often urged to think of fire safety in Hawke's Bay as we face a fire ban.
Reduce irrigation, increase profit, says Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird says Horizons and HBRC are ignoring irrigation research.
Planting for meat eating Powelliphanta
New Zealand's native land snails are meat eaters and eat worms and slugs.
Passion for birds inspires teen's efforts
A young woman's heart for helpless animals has led her to providing a safe haven for birds
Total fire ban set for Horowhenua
A total fire ban has been in place for Horowhenua from 8am on Thursday, December 21.
Beware of the 'grumpy bogmonster' - Doc
A ''grumpy bog monster'' has been startling some visitors to the Kakanui area.
Parts of Lake Taupo deemed safe for swimming
Swimming will be allowed at the northern part of Lake Taupo's Acacia Bay
Lethal bacteria infects waterways
Lethal bacteria infects Horowhenua swim spots, prompting warnings to steer clear.