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Intensive farming rules divide council, environment groups
Environmentalists want plan change "called in" - Horizons chairman opposed to it.
'Brainwashed': Councillor slams climate crisis declarations
The comments come as the Bay of Plenty considers declaring a climate change emergency.
Rat 'tsunami' invading homes, threatening wildlife
Pest control firms rushed off feet with double the usual number of rodent-related calls.
Hauraki Gulf: Is this the key to saving our marine life?
Maori tradition may play an important role in restoring the health of the Hauraki Gulf.
It's not just Titirangi: Rat infestation doubles across NZ
Expert reveals there is a huge explosion in rat numbers in both forests and urban areas.
The bug that could spell disaster for all our growing industries
Brown marmorated stink bug is a major threat. Made with funding from NZ ON Air.
Wilding war: The pest that could swallow a quarter of NZ
Conservationists have swept a plant pest off Rainbow Mountain. But the battle isn't over.
'Indefensible': Councillor calls for ban on use of Roundup in Auckland
The weedkiller has been implicated in non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a type of cancer.
Methane targets will challenge livestock sector
Zero Carbon Bill methane targets will require changes to farming practices says bank.
DoC beefs up security as more staff attacked over 1080
Govt forced to spend millions on security as anti-1080 abuse against DoC staff rises.
Budget: Cash boost to keep DOC rangers safe from threats
Millions to be spent to keep DOC staff safe at a time of rising attacks over 1080 poison.
Budget's environment spend: $229m to help clean up rivers
Govt to pump more than $200 million into a new programme aimed at cleaning up waterways.
Hauraki Gulf: How to save our big blue backyard
"When we stop putting ourselves above the environment, we will get change."
Napier Boys' High School students rid Hawke's Bay of thousands of pest plants
Top kid collected 1800 pods and a $500 Prezzy card.
No fishing: Swathes of Hauraki Gulf could be closed or made marine reserve
Just 0.3 per cent of the Gulf is currently protected as "no-take" marine reserves.
National to support Zero Carbon bill despite 'serious concerns'
National Leader Simon Bridges said the party will support the Zero Carbon bill.
Bottles dumped on beach in plastic protest
People are protesting against plans to grow the Eastern Bay's water bottling industry.
Waipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fears
Waipoua Forest's Four Sisters track closed over Kauri Dieback fears
Why public buy-in is critical to NZ's great pest wipe-out
NZ's bid to rid itself of pest predators could hit a wall if public concerns are ignored.
Plastic bags into fence posts as recycling scheme resumes
The plastics will be recycled in New Zealand and made into items such as fence posts.
Bid to PGF to fund controversial mine?
The mining proposal includes a $36.8million processing plant near Milton.
Local Focus: 1080 debate rages on
1080 protesters invade the "Whanganui Chronicle" office. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Call to protect versatile land
Concerns about ongoing urban and lifestyle block expansion into prime growing land.
Foamy discharge in Waikato River remains a mystery
It may be days before the cause of the foam in the Waikato River is known.
Conservation Comment: Hoard that harvest haul
Growing, preserving and storing our own food takes time and energy but can be satisfying.
Funding needed to keep bird recovery centre alive after loss of sponsor
The centre is looking for more sponsors to keep it running.
When 1080 falls on forests, more kiwi chicks survive
Aerial 1080 drops have proven key to the survival of kiwi chicks in a North Island forest.
DoC: Forest 'mega-mast' may spell local extinctions
Pest plagues are feared with biggest beech forest seeding event in nearly half a century.
Fears for native birds as mega-mast looms
Increased number of rats and stoats in Wainuiomata could spell trouble for native birds.
Police Minister to farmers: set up your own pest-control business
The Government ban on semi-automatics includes strict exemptions for pest control.
Motukawanui Island among top global conservation hopes
Northland island been listed alongside the Galapagos Islands in conservation importance.
Report card on NZ's vanishing nature: Must try harder
More work urgently needed to arrest decline of NZ's vanishing nature, report finds.
