Lake Hayes bacterial level risk for swimmers
People being advised not to swim in Lake Hayes after E. coli was detected in the water.
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Otago farmers tense as possible drought looms
Otago farmers getting anxious as drought conditions creep ever closer to the region.
Mark Ross: Managing pests to help eradicate global hunger
In NZ, the economic damage caused by pastoral weeds is estimated at $1.2 billion per annum
Gene-editing: How it could be used in NZ
Experts have set out potential ways gene-editing technology could be used in New Zealand.
PM announces Zero Carbon Act timeline
Government aiming for a net zero emissions economy by 2050.
Water restrictions put pressure on Pahiatua, Woodville
Additional sources of treated drinking water are being tankered in.
Fewer frost days as Central Otago climate alters
Fewer frost days could mean less need for frost protection & fewer nights of broken sleep.
Horizons council monitors safe swim spots
More than 80 swimming spots will be under watch around the region over summer.
Wingspan to build new conservation centre in partnership with Ngati Whakaue
Construction and development of the conservation centre will soon begin on the new site.
Lake Taupo water toxic to people and dogs
In 1963, all NZ waterways were drinkable. What, oh what are we doing to our world?
Concern after fish die in Hastings river
Nearly 200 fish were found dead in the Clive River on Saturday due to weed build-up.
E.coli detected day after Glenorchy water outcry
Residents didn't want to see water 'ruined' by chemical, but testing finds E.coli next day
Dairy looks for greenhouse gas solution
Dairy industry looking at ways of mitigating greenhouse gas production.
Expectations summer will be exceptionally dry
Southland has not experienced a dry spell like this since 1990, says regional council.
Taumarunui tap declared water clean and safe
Taumarunui tap water safe says council despite odour
Call to delay setting Clutha flows
Otago Regional Council urged to delay setting minimum flows for the Clutha River.
Bizarre Ed Sheeran protest at Glenorchy
Glenorchy woman escorted from Queenstown Lakes District Council chambers.
Rusty sniffs out velvetleaf
Rusty and his handler John Taylor are helping sniff out velvetleaf in the Waikato region.
More livestock coming into Hawke's Bay than usual
Dry weather in the North Island has lead to an increase in livestock coming into the Bay.
Decision to chlorinate water 'overkill'
''Should be up to the community to decide whether our water should be chlorinated or not''
Damien O'Connor says biosecurity highest priority
Proud of how the ministry responded to M. bovis and other incursions over the past year.
Te Mata Mushrooms action suspended
320 complaints, $3000 in fines against Havelock North mushroom company.
Stirling cheese plant starts own wetlands
Constructed wetland developed at Fonterra's Stirling cheese factory site in South Otago.
Big changes coming for farming: Oram
Global warming and other land issues make rapid change inevitable: Rod Oram.
Favourable conditions for algal blooms in Rotorua
There are currently two Rotorua lakes that have been closed.
Food for thought on farm practices
Dr Mike Joy say New Zealand's clean green image being put at risk.
Small town with a big, toxic stench
Blame laid with council for stench that made businessman ill and staff sent home.
1080 crucial to saving our native species
Mistaken views of 1080 lead to destruction, writes conservation volunteer Sue Boyde.
Toxin-producing algae at another Taupo bay
Samples show toxic algae is present in bay on Lake Taupo.
Putrid river like fishing in 'open sewer'
Stinky fish, green on the inside, a warning for fishing enthusiasts.
Free irrigation checks under way in Hawke's Bay
HBRC offers free irrigation checks to growers for best crop and production costs results.
Morrinsville water crisis: Supply back on tonight
It's hoped the water will be back on Morrinsville, in Waikato, tonight.