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Kill it while you study it, says marine pest expert
A caulerpa expert says 'kill it while you figure out how fast it grows'.
International soil expert speaks to Kiwi farmers
Dr Christine Jones spoke to over 500 farmers on a Loyal to Soil Tour in April and May.
How these Atiamuri farmers spent less on fertiliser to make more money
"I thought he'd joined a cult": Waikato farmer on how far biological farming has come
Farming isn't work, 'it's his life'
History of turning Hauraki Plains land into dairy farms is in Warrick Davey's blood.
Charity initiative teaching people how to grow their own food
Give what you can and take what you need: "This is about food security".
Whaitiri: The importance of Māori agribusiness
It's estimated Māori own $13b in primary sector assets and exported $750m goods last year.
Paeroa company addresses nutrient-overloaded waterways with seaweed
The Fieldays innovation hub was the official launch pad for seaweed research on land.
Helping change New Zealand’s soil story
The farm is being transitioned with regenerative and traditional Māori methods.
'Absolutely outraged': Community demands action on wetland bulldozing
Residents calling for reinstatement and protection of site planned for development.
Growers say new rules around protecting productive land costly but needed
Protecting land from 'inappropriate subdivision' comes at an intergenerational cost.
$5 million accommodation for vital seasonal workers
Salaries up for workers and new accommodation aimed at securing them comfortably
Investigation into claims Coromandel wetland cleared for housing development
The area is described as a threatened ecosystem and likely home to numerous species.
River of dreams: $1.1m waterside development opens
"It will create an atmosphere that'll be second-to-none in the years to come."
World first: Backing for Paeroa seaweed project
"We decided we've got to invest in a way that really makes a difference."
Details revealed of mining company's tunnels under conservation land
OceanaGold is relying on mining under conservation land between Waihi and Whangamata.
Principals delivering food parcels
Hauraki principals keep communities fed as Covid isolation leaves kids without lunches
Where's the world's best gin? Thames of course!
Trained scientists started business after making mead with manuka honey too tough to spin
Pink maomao outrage drives law change
Call to respond to consultation: forums say no-one needs more than 20 finfish total
Godwits can teach us a thing or two about resilience
Festival should be created to welcome back the internationals who don't need MIQ: Birder.
Exclusive Coromandel scallop idea floated after fishery closed
'There are all sorts of great value-added solutions if we change the model."
$15k vet bill: Marijuana blamed for dog poisoning upsurge
Dogs poisoned in Pauanui, Tairua and Opoutere - cannabis and rat bait among causes.
Hahei's fire truck driver become the patient
I said: 'What are you doing Sam?' and he said 'I'm having a heart attack, mate'.
'There will be punch-ups:' Locals lash out over commercial scallop dredging during rahui
A formal proposal to ban the practice for two years is before the minister.
MPI looking into sale of pink maomao
Fisheries Officers have been on the ground in the community conducting patrols.
Fisheries Minister David Parker seeks advice on rule change for pink maomao
Rahui in place for elusive reef species being targeted on the Coromandel and elsewhere.
Fish rage: Locals block wharf after fishermen filmed with 'thousands' of pink maomao
Residents block wharf and patrol for sightings of group with thousands of pink maomao.
Outrage after fishermen filmed with 'thousands' of fish in bins
'This is our community, we can't have this happening.'
Paeroa company gets global interest in seaweed trials
Seaweed replaces petroleum based polymers in gels for burn wound dressings, drug delivery
Fishery impacts highlighted by experts at community meeting
Bigger boats, utes, trailers, pressure rapidly growing with development of Whitianga
Mangrove removal volunteers doing it their way
A volunteer displays a medal from one council beside an infringement letter from another.
Building materials scarce
Unprecedented demand for wood supplies and logging contractors busier than ever
Squeaky toy helps find lost pups trapped on cliff edge
Volunteering from willing hunters, hikers and pet lovers of Pauanui and Tairua finds pups.
Coromandel spearfishers get up close with sharks
Highly capable predator getting more confident the more people fish and spearfish: expert
The woman who's riding a horse around New Zealand
Larissa and horse Sprite are approaching another two years' worth of hours and 8000km
Stoats threaten Coromandel kiwi chicks
Rescue operation only found one of two kiwi moved to sanctuary where stoat killed birds.
Emergency eels rescue from waterway
Some 2000 eels were evacuated from a blocked waterway of the Hauraki Plains.
Climate change: Coromandel mayor will not sign declaration
Judge: Council's decision not to sign ''was not unreasonable', but it did not consult
'Most Kiwi thing I've ever seen': Dog and lamb besties go looking for dinner
Dog Charles doesn't associate sheep Graham with chasing sheep, says unlikely duo's owner.
Tales of Opoutere School's bird sanctuary
Year 10 students have created a bird sanctuary after bird "River", fell from a nest.
Minty the Whangamata office lamb
Abandoned runt has become a star sales member at A1 Homes Whangamata.
Native species at risk from pest control toxin
Community-led predator control work uses toxins but there's interest in non-toxic methods
Murray McKenzie after returning to Whangamata helped the Allisons to plant trees on their farm
The Hobbiton film landscaper who delayed returning to work to plant 6500 native trees.
Record set straight on the true history of Paeroa's L&P bottle
Builder of the bottle lifts the lid on the attraction that draws thousands into town.
Waihi businesses: Expansion of Martha open-pit gold mine is 'too close for comfort'
In unlikely event that building damage occurs, 'We Break We Pay': OceanaGold to businesses
Rats and possums haven't been in lockdown. What awaits pest controllers?
"We have a potential catastrophe on our hands for bird populations."
Blow for small-town New Zealand: 17 jobs to go at Waihī mine
This has not been an easy process, says management.
'Like smashing up a graveyard': Ancient pōhutukawa poisoned
Community asked to be vigilant and report any similar attacks to the council or police.
Company plays down big blasts
OceanaGold is downplaying reports of "massive blasts" in recent weeks.