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Worsening marine heatwaves threat to popular shellfish
Lab glitch unexpectedly delivers insights into how mussels will cope with climate change.
Environment watchdog sceptical of farming groups' methane emissions claims
Parliament's environment watchdog has written to DairyNZ, B+LNZ and Federated Farmers.
Climate call to arms: Four things the next Government must urgently address
Opinion: There are four key areas the next government must urgently address.
Why this village has had a permanent boil-water notice since 1989
Dovedale rural water supply is one of the most glaring issues for Tasman’s council.
Is stopbank planting problematic?
OPINION: Based on the evidence of the cyclone, the council's plantings must be questioned.
Te Arawa mobilising to beat invasive pest
The invasive clams were first found in April and originated in Asia.
'Win-win': Farmer keen for 200 hectares of solar panels
Proposed solar farm would generate enough clean electricity to power up to 30,000 homes.
‘Should’ve done better’: Inquiry into Hawke’s Bay kiwi deaths sparks DoC system changes
The independent report found that kiwi handling wasn't to blame for the deaths.
National, Greens support giving households share of $2.5b ETS revenue
The parties both support the idea in principle, but disagree on the detail.
Council to build 48km-long pest fence to keep wallabies out
"We can't afford to let them spread and establish further."
UK farmers measure sheep burps in Kiwi-designed chambers
AgResearch said it was great to see the chambers being used internationally.
Emerging wilding kiwifruit on West Coast
At this stage, kiwifruit is not listed in the council's pest management plan.
Pest Purge: Is this how we finally rid NZ of pesky predators?
Scientists have used AI to map out how NZ's predator-free dream can be realised by 2050.
New Zealand river's personhood status offers hope to Māori
The enhanced standing of the Whanganui River reflects a wider rebirth of Māori culture.
A faecal matter: Contaminants found in Christchurch's dirty rivers
Nearly half of Christchurch's waterways are in a poor condition.
More than 400 goats killed on Remutaka Hill Road
Authorities are working hard to keep a lid on the growth of feral goat populations.
'High degree of carelessness': Farmer fined over invasive seaweed
Farmer fined after pest seaweed undaria found on his boat in Fiordland's Doubtful Sound.
Farming sector touts emissions-reducing technology amid He Waka Eke Noa criticism
Uncertainty remains about when emission-reducing technology will be available for farmers.
Banks Peninsula residents kick up stink about consent for massive cattle feedlots
Petition delivered to Canterbury Regional Council calling for feedlots to be stopped.
Politicians cautious over He Waka Eke Noa emissions plan
Government would need to go through a process before officially responding to the plan.
Race against time to price farm emissions by 2025
Farms are likely to pay emissions costs by 2025.
Rat invasion puts Ulva Island's predator-free sanctuary status at risk
Ulva Island is famous for being a predator-free sanctuary for native birds.
Salmon farm closes: Rising sea temps too warm for fish in Marlborough Sounds
New Zealand King Salmon will fallow three farms in the Pelorus Sound by next summer.
'Skin and bones': 40 dead blue penguins washed up on Far North Beach
Department of Conservation says deaths are the result of a rise in water temperature.
Driver dumps sewage in protected stream instead of facility so he can go home
Kyle Maitai didn't want to drive to Kawerau; instead dumping the sewage into a canal.
Pollution incident at Ruahapia Stream under investigation
Councils are investigating after more than 100 eels were found dead in a Hastings stream.
Details revealed of mining company's tunnels under conservation land
OceanaGold is relying on mining under conservation land between Waihi and Whangamata.
Final decision looms for controversial Pāpāmoa reserve planting plan
Part of the project has already sparked outcry from residents.
Wetland expert wins Loder Cup conservation award
Conservation Minister Kiri Allan presented Beverley Clarkson with the award in Hamilton.
Northland iwi wins top biosecurity award for Waipoua restoration project
Te Roroa is returning 900ha of former pine forest to native bush and food gardens.
99pc of Dunstan Downs set to be conservation land
Tenure review agreement will see around 12,250 hectares of high country station preserved.
Collaboration the key to curbing invasive fish
The project aims to fill knowledge gaps to assist in managing koi numbers
Chance to home Kaimanawa wild horses extended
Kaimanawa Heritage Horses Welfare Society has only received 62 applications this year.