Beware of the 'grumpy bogmonster' - Doc
A ''grumpy bog monster'' has been startling some visitors to the Kakanui area.
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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.
What infiltrated treatment plant may never be known
Bream Bay residents asked to conserve water.
Lake Horowhenua's first report card not good news
Lake Horowhenua's first report card is in and the news is not good.
Water restrictions now in place in Levin
Levin is now at level 3 water supply restrictions. Last week the town was at level 4.
Year in Review: Who is the greater polluter, cows or people?
Year in Review: Malcolm Lumsden's opinion piece on the great cow v human pollution debate.
NZ's 'bad' lakes: Where you should avoid
Scientists have begun a sprawling health check of hundreds of New Zealand lakes.
On-farm animal tracking imperative for biosecurity
Good on-farm biosecurity and accurate tracing of animal movement is imperative.
Caution urged around contaminated water following heavy rain
Warning of potential health risks associated with contaminated recreational water.
Only minor breaches reported by fishery officers
Only a handful of minor breaches reported by Fishery officers in Northland
James Shaw's climate change warning
Extreme weather insurance bill for first 7 months of 2017 came in at $242 million.
Recent heat boost for South Canterbury lavender crops
A South Canterbury lavender grower is experiencing an early start to the season.
Northland trainee truckies use donated tanker
Northland truck driver training gets new aid.
Mt Alpha fire: Some days before fire extinguished
Fire crews may be back on Mt Alpha near Wanaka for the sixth day today.
Norsewood fabulous place to farm and garden
Reliable rainfall not a problem for upper Norsewood residents.
Conservation Comment: Rare shrub needs love
Unfortunately, Gardner's tree daisy is a plant, not a kakapo, so nobody noticed or cared.
Lake, river pollution key concern of Kiwis
A survey has revealed river and lake pollution is the second highest concern of Kiwis
UK couple shocked by New Zealand spray culture
The United Kingdom is much greener than New Zealand, two visitors say.
Editorial: Unwelcome pests need firm response
EDITORIAL: Valuable primary sector requires protection, at border and inside farm gate.
Safety tool for Whanganui swim spots
Kai Iwi and Ototoka streams are no go but swimming at Ruatiti Domain is primo
Faeces warnings at popular swimming spots
Some of the Bay's most popular swimming spots are now too dangerous for people to swim in
'I can't wait for when we don't have possums'
Life in the country is better without pests.
Poo contamination force swimming bans in four spots
Heavy rain and farm run-off combo blamed for contaminations.
Water restrictions loom for Western Bay residents
Some Western Bay district residents asked to conserve water or face restrictions.
Events planned as drought looms for coastal Taranaki
Free social events planned in January to support farmers dealing with drought.
Listen: Jacinda Ardern on how Zero Carbon by 2050 will affect farming
Jacinda Ardern on zero carbon emissions by 2050, medicinal cannabis and a busy 2017.
No-go zones: The spots deemed unsafe for swimming
Ten beach sites in Auckland among those listed as unsafe.
New award for sustainable dairy farming
Award to recognise dairy farmers who are respected for their role in sustainable dairying
Government taken to task over mining permits
Greenpeace says Govt's plans could undermine new Climate Commission before it gets started
Wetlands boardwalk funding met with $44,000 from trust
Public will get access through Wanaka's Bullock Creek wetlands earlier than expected.
Four southern rural projects gain MPI sustainable farming grants
MPI announced $7.15 million for 28 new sustainable farming fund projects yesterday.
DOC stalwart plans to ride off into the sunset
Thirty years after taking up the sole DOC position, it's time to move on.
Upper Clutha Water Group to begin projects in March
Water management plan, riparian planting, and applied research on urban run-off effects.