Rec groups question Waitakeres closure proposal
Closing the Waitakere Ranges to fight kauri dieback 'ridiculous', users say.
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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
Boatie upset about fanworm costs
A Whangarei man says NRC rules aimed at preventing spread of marine pests are punitive.
Kapiti Marine Reserve hit by illegal fishing
Illegal fishing labelled a huge insult to community.
Fed Farmers drop Northland GMO appeal
Federated Farmers signals the end of lengthy legal saga over GMO regulation in Northland.
Another huge Far North illegal rubbish tip
Much of the rubbish could be dropped off free of charge at the nearby transfer station.
Rat numbers explode after fatty feast in sewer
Shock as rodent population's underground food source discovered
Stormwater systems vulnerable to climate change
Report warns 'increasingly severe risk' more NZ areas will suffer the fate of Edgecumbe.
Businessman denies 'attack' on seal
A complaint has been made claiming a Whangarei leopard seal was 'attacked'.
Zodiac drops Poroti plant plan
Govt announces water export royalty and Zodiac pulls plug on Poroti bottling plant plan.
Climate change action a winner in coalition deal
Climate change action has emerged a winner in just-signed coalition deals.
Fire risk: Out-of-control burnoff sparks warnings
An out-of-control burnoff in Napier has sparked a warning from emergency services.