New Zealand'Living fossils': Rare species found at stream restoration siteSurprise discovery may change the future of the restoration project.04 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandRare mudfish found on farm near TimaruThe DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.30 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandSeafood industry, Greenpeace welcome change to fisheries' camera rulesChanges a compromise for long-time critic of the policy, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones.25 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandHow seaweed aquaculture could revive NZ's towns and marine ecosystemsPeter Green will tour NZ in October, promoting sustainable seaweed aquaculture.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGreymouth dump cleared but mayor fears disaster'If there’s a major slip or earthquake, it doesn’t bear thinking about what would happen.'20 Sep 04:37 AM
New Zealand'Crap to cash': Start-up nominated for breakthrough technologyThe significance of these achievements is "massive".08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandReplacing farms with forests: What's driving the trend?Researchers say results raise concerns but aren't a prediction of an unavoidable future.22 Aug 02:27 AM
New Zealand'Zombie fish' causing concern for Northland's longest river“We didn’t think too much of them until we started catching a lot of them."15 Aug 12:21 AM
New ZealandCourt ruling against forest company welcomedThe court said the company must cease discharging woody debris and sediment.13 Aug 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries openThis year's winners, Hamish and Simon Guild, have advice for those considering entering.13 Aug 03:37 AM
New Zealand'It’s going to make a comeback': Farming couple's wool optimismAfter Cyclone Gabrielle, the Akers look to the future for their family and wool sector.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleForget Barry Crump - this is the new face of the New Zealand bushSam Gibson wants to bring our bush back from the brink.06 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandThe Subtil difference: Award-winning couple work with the next generation of farmers'Sometimes it feels hard to be a farmer, so it’s up to us to tell the positive stories.'02 Aug 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEnergyHow a $448 million wind farm was nearly blown off courseFrom multiple cyclones to Covid lockdowns and cement gone wrong.01 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandWater dragon on the loose prompts biosecurity warningThere are fears that exotic pets could turn into New Zealand invaders if left unchecked.31 Jul 06:30 AM
New ZealandResearch casts doubt on plantain's role in mitigating nitrogen leaching'It does have a role, but not necessarily as a solution to nitrogen mitigation.'29 Jul 02:13 AM
New ZealandToo full to take the bait? Rabbit cull delayed amid food boom'There is a lot of feed around at the moment and the weather is warmer than anticipated.'28 Jul 10:27 PM
New ZealandCommunity groups call for cash as they fight to help safeguard native speciesA major report lays bare problems faced by NZ's crucially-important conservation groups.28 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Real can of worms': No quick methane fix for farmers“There is nothing to replace agriculture. That’s the bottom line."27 Jul 04:59 PM
New Zealand'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMonitoring methane emissions from spaceThe project aims to improve real-time monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions.24 Jul 03:35 AM
New Zealand'Snowballed': Feral deer butchery classes wildly popularButchery workshops overwhelmed with interest, with dozens on a wait list.23 Jul 11:07 PM
New ZealandFungus approved to control Chilean needle grassInvasive weed harms animals and could cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Objectionable odour': Smelly complaints keep council busyThe council dealt with 31 environmental complaints overall from April to June this year.09 Jul 11:18 PM
New ZealandSolar panels at St John station a 'game changer'St John Wānaka says the whole community will benefit from the solar panels.06 Jul 04:59 PM
New Zealand'Things are tight right now for farmers': ETS changes welcomedFarmers pleased proposed law change to keep ag out of the ETS passed its first reading.01 Jul 09:40 PM
New Zealand'Problematic': Top climate scientist on NZ's approach to methaneProfessor Mark Howden said basing a goal on no added heating was 'actually confusing'.30 Jun 09:44 PM
New ZealandOcean Farm: Where waste is turned to goldOcean Farm is the end of the line for the wastewater treatment for Ashburton.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Supports farmers': Law removing future ETS agriculture obligations passes first readingGovt committed to a 'fair and sustainable pricing system for on-farm emissions by 2030'.26 Jun 09:27 PM
New ZealandSeven years of Waimakariri biodiversity project"We can’t work on habitat creation and restoration in isolation."15 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Disappointed': Northlanders not impressed with EPA decision on continued use of Hi-CaneNorthlanders respond to EPA decision to allow Hi-Cane spray in kiwifruit orchards.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAgriculture axed from ETS — what the experts say'What is happening now is just avoiding the pricing of these emissions.'12 Jun 02:00 AM
PoliticsAgriculture removed from ETS; He Waka Eke Noa disbandedThe Government also announces new initiative.11 Jun 02:05 AM
New ZealandDairy farms benefit from sustainability fundFund received many high-quality applications reflecting strong interest from Kiwi farmers.08 Jun 05:00 PM