Sweltering temperatures cause concern for firefighters
Long grass in the Selwyn district is causing concern for firefighters as temperatures soar
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Residents concerned over low water levels
Timing, no warning about low levels of Napier water "troubling" for residents.
Napier residents blamed for 'critically low' water
Restrictions in place as residents are warned water supply could run out.
Microbeads ban announced by Government
The Government will ban the sale and manufacture of plastic microbeads.
NZ 'may have lost battle' against myrtle rust
It may be impossible to defeat a pathogen threatening several cherished native species.
Deerhunters angered by 1080 deaths
Hundreds of deer carcasses reported after the Molesworth 1080 drop to fight tuberculosis.
NZ 'like a beautiful person with cancer'
Rivers so bad, Kiwis won't swim in them, conference told.
Call for fishery closures over risk to hoiho
New study prompts group's call for fisheries closures to save iconic yellow-eyed penguin.
Peters: It's a matter of sovereignty
Winston Peters says a tax on exports is a domestic issue, not a foreign policy issue.
Rec groups question Waitakeres closure proposal
Closing the Waitakere Ranges to fight kauri dieback 'ridiculous', users say.
Foreign forestry restrictions welcomed
Northlanders say plans good news for forestry and wood-processing industries.
Council mulls Waitakeres closure over kauri crisis
Council to consider closing the Waitakere Ranges to visitors over kauri-killing disease.
Manholes blow, cars swamped, shops flooded
Thunderstorms dump 23mm of rain on Dannevirke in under an hour.
Top cop: Meth in flushed water 'no surprise'
Northland's top police officer says results prove methamphetamine endemic in community.
What makes farming so special?
COMMENT: In fighting emissions, should agriculture get a better deal than others?
Rare plover washes up in Hawke's Bay
'Every single one of these birds counts if we are going to save them from extinction'.
Fonterra's water quality charm offensive
Fonterra has launched a charm offensive show how it has upped its game.
Recycling crisis looming
Most recycle materials may be headed for landfills unless an alternative can be found.
New predator-free strategy for NZ
New strategy aims to eradicate at least one small mammal predator.
Local Focus: Worm threatens birds
The Ahuriri is being de-wormed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Waste dumped upstream of Levin's water supply
Sewage dumped just 50m upstream from Levin's supply. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Technology boosts aerial topdressing
Aerial topdressing has become more efficient with technological advancements.
Sewage fill dump 'a mistake'
Council declares dumping 'a mistake'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Biosecurity ramping up in Northland this summer
MPI plans to ramp up biosecurity checks on international boats arriving in Northland.
Brazen dump on outskirts of Whangarei
Broken furniture makes up bulk of rubbish dumped near corner of Church and Pipiwai Rds
Health warning extended for toxic algae
Scare began in Otautu Bay now extended to include all of Lake Rotoehu.
15,000 scientists' catastrophic 'warning to humanity'
Scientists warn humans have 'unleashed a catastrophic mass extinction event'.
Neighbours' bid to save a national icon
Stella Schmid and Brad Windust want to rid the forest of pests to save the kiwi.
Week's wild weather isn't over yet
Heavy rain and strong winds are set to hit the north of NZ this weekend.
Seedlings stolen from mental health group
Levin vegetable garden to support mental well-being has been broken into.
Dying native forest needs kiss of life
Forest & Bird to talk in Whangarei about Russell State Forest on the brink of collapse
Lamb tails dumped in Ohau River
A local resident has found hundreds of lamb tails dumped in Ohau River