The lake that lost its breath
Three years after his wedding at placid Lake Tutira, Jamie Morton asks if it can be saved.
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'Greener' pastures could help farms slash emissions
Incorporating plantain into grazed land found to reduce release of greenhouse gasses.
New lake appears here to stay
More is now known about the growing lake between Wairoa and Gisborne.
New disease strain unleashed against rabbits
A new virus is to be introduced to kill rabbits, 21 years after the first illegal release.
Watch: Sterile pink moths to rescue apples
A million sterile codling moths are opening export doors. Made with funding from NZ On Air
'Ambitious' cleanup for Hawke's Bay rivers
An annual cost of $10.16 million is estimated to be needed to meet swimmability targets.
Floods delay Napier-Wairoa rail reopening
100m of rail line washed out during Thursday's weather event
Residents await groundwater test results
Affected residents form committee, recovery manager appointed.
Emissions ruling angers forest owners
Rules for ETS eligibility have changed drastically, owners say
Rubbish dumpers may have left a clue
An important clue has been left in a pile of rubbish dumped in Waipapakauri last week.
Whanganui forest owners frustrated with MPI
Two Whanganui forest ventures are at odds with Ministry for Primary Industries criteria.
Beach residents fed up with flooding
Tokerau Beach locals are sick of swimming through a 'lake' after a storm hits the street.
Exotic mosquito found near Kaipara Harbour, MPI says
A species normally found in Asia, Australia and the Pacific has entered the country.
Attack squad of weevils released
World first horsetail weed control with weevils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Prizes, volleyball on offer at beach clean-up
Youth to focus on environment with beach clean up
Putting NZ on the path to zero carbon
Planned law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will have widespread economic impact.
Stink bug's big threat: How it may devastate NZ
Officials are intercepting more brown marmorated stink bugs and we should all be worried.
Scouting for eels lands pair in court
Pair caught on rural property say they were looking for eels.
Rangitikei high country walk a Kiwi experience
Ridge Top Farm combines glamping with a Kiwi farm experience.
Bee lover fed up with bee poop on her home
Springvale resident says bee poop is driving her mad - but she still loves bees.
Myrtle rust found for first time on DOC land
Fungus can adversely affect myrtle species, including pohutukawa, manuka and kanuka.
Far North call: Spot the dope growers and help police
Far North police want locals who see people growing cannabis plants to report it.
Stink bugs not a big problem: Turners
Turners Automotive Group says it will suffer "minimal impact" from stink bugs on ships.
Plastic perhaps not so fantastic
Plastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about it?
Taranaki tap water partially on; boil water notice applies
Advice is for people to run their outside tap for 10 mins first until the water is clean.
Region's water quality improving - study
Study finds multiple factors contributing to faster-than-expected small improvement
E.coli at beaches sparks warning
Testing last week indicated bacteria in a number of waterways across Northland.
Water should not need to be chlorinated
Chlorination of water is an admission of failure to maintain the environment.
Dead birds near Kapiti waterways show signs of avian botulism
Signs of suspected avian botulism in Kapiti sparks warnings to avoid dead birds.
Fed Farmers trying to raise $50k to challenge water plan
Fed Farmers trying to raise $50k to challenge controversial plan to improve Lake Rotorua.
New tanker shipping fuel from Marsden Pt
The new oil tanker is specifically designed for working around New Zealand.
Maps show coastal homes under threat
New charts mark where 13,500 properties are in the way of tide and time.
Resource consent granted to drill and test aquifer
Bay of Plenty Regional Council had given the green light to install a bore and test water.
King of the lizards makes a comeback
Duvaucel's geckos can grow up to 30cm long and live to be 70 years old.