Dumped rubbish angers at Papamoa scenic spot
A boat and bunk beds have been dumped near the Kaituna River.
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Glass recycle collections cut
The decision to scrap kerbside glass recycling has dumbfounded Tauranga residents.
$662,800 in fines for Queenstown freedom campers
Breaking freedom camping rules this year in Queenstown resulted in $662,800k in fines.
River's E. coli levels four times acceptable limit
Single clear reading needed before all-clear given for swimming in Wairoa river.
Outrage after offal dumped in popular swimming spot
Sheep stolen from farm, butchered, then dumped in precious dune lake.
Massive blue marlin 'once in a lifetime fish'
Blue marlin catch comes just shy of beating 46-year-old club record.
'Ignorant pigs' defecating in trees prompt outrage
Queenstown Lakes District Council staff had pick up human waste left by freedom campers.
East coast storms fatal for penguins
Rough seas and strong easterlies kill penguins and other seabirds on Northland east coast.
Birds and pufferfish wash ashore
Thirty-eight pufferfish have been collected from Mount beach with more sightings.
Mayor says highway is a neglected regional road
Mayor looking forward to highway discussion with Government.
'Stupid' tap signs confusing - councillor
Mayor clarifies perplexing signs at Woodville water source.
Boozy aftermath: Holidaymakers leave bottle mountain behind
Thames-Coromandel produces the most amount of recycling over the busy holiday period.
'Something's biting me': Eel attacks boy, 5
Young Northland boy recounts moment eel latches onto his leg.
Record number of rare whio ducklings found
A record number of whio ducklings have been located on Mt Taranaki.
Toxic fish at Mount trigger warning
Do not touch pufferfish and keep dogs away from these poisonous creatures.
Total fire ban now in force across Otago and Southland
There is now a total fire ban across Otago and Southland.
Busy Tauranga beach contaminated by wastewater
The contamination was caused by a wastewater overflow at Pilot Bay in Mount Maunganui.
Sprayed-off hills that shocked visitor okay - with conditions
Horizons Regional Council wants more research on "spray and pray" pasture technique.
Reduce irrigation, increase profit, says Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird says Horizons and HBRC are ignoring irrigation research.
Parts of Lake Taupo deemed safe for swimming
Swimming will be allowed at the northern part of Lake Taupo's Acacia Bay
NZ's 'bad' lakes: Where you should avoid
Scientists have begun a sprawling health check of hundreds of New Zealand lakes.
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.
No-go zones: The spots deemed unsafe for swimming
Ten beach sites in Auckland among those listed as unsafe.
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.
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.
Concern after fish die in Hastings river
Nearly 200 fish were found dead in the Clive River on Saturday due to weed build-up.
Bizarre Ed Sheeran protest at Glenorchy
Glenorchy woman escorted from Queenstown Lakes District Council chambers.
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.
Small town with a big, toxic stench
Blame laid with council for stench that made businessman ill and staff sent home.
Toxin-producing algae at another Taupo bay
Samples show toxic algae is present in bay on Lake Taupo.