The CountryHealth cost from dust in Northland $3m a yearDust from unsealed roads is killing one Northlander every two years.23 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryComment: Biggest threat to our climate is not the cowsAgreement on farm-gate analysis will reward individual effort.22 Jul 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdele Fitzpatrick: Native trees have key role in climate actionCOMMENT: Keep native trees at the front of mind in responding to climate change.22 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryPlanting in Manawatū CatchmentVolunteers responded to call from the Te Kauru Hapu Collective to continue the planting.21 Jul 09:42 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: One Govt MP showing some real leadershipCOMMENT: Leadership is being bold, or brave in slightly awkward or difficult cases.21 Jul 08:24 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryClimate Voices: 15 Kiwis' hopes and fears in a warming worldFifteen Kiwis, in their own words, voice their hopes and fears for a warming world.19 Jul 09:22 AM
The CountryWattie's peachy keen American students planting something differentRiparian planting not the usual crop for Wattie's. Made with funding from NZ On Air.17 Jul 11:42 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: How can 5pc be a pass rate for emissions deal?COMMENT: NZ can't do much, compared to China, India, and America.16 Jul 08:30 PM
The CountryLandmark climate breakthrough: Farmers back emissions pricingA 20-year stand-off with farmers over charging a price for emissions is about to end.16 Jul 01:00 AM
The CountryClimate change's 'thermal squeeze' hurting our birdsA "thermal squeeze" is driving threatened birds to higher, colder pockets of NZ's forests.15 Jul 08:04 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA tiny fruit fly was found in an Auckland suburb. NZ spent $4m to get rid of it.'We're talking about the protection of a multimillion-dollar industry.'15 Jul 08:00 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: This Govt's dangerously out of touch with rural peopleCOMMENT: Good luck charging an electric vehicle down on the farm.14 Jul 08:34 PM
The CountryHow cow pee insights could help NZ tackle emissionsCow pee patches hide the secret to tackling a chunk of NZ's greenhouse gas emissions.13 Jul 10:47 PM
OpinionMichelle DickinsonNanogirl: Scientists confident well-bred cows won't burpCOMMENT: The secret to reducing climate change could be through breeding less burpy cows.12 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Nora's Ark' to protect kauri from dieback threatMore than 75,000 kauri to be planted on dieback-free Māori land beside sacred Takou River.12 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBrian Fallow: Living in fear of FarmageddonInterest rates are only one of the risks farmers face.12 Jul 05:55 AM
The CountryDamaged 1080 trucked 1000km for disposal in Marton landfillThe 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.11 Jul 10:41 PM
The CountryOne of the world's worst weeds found in AucklandHimalayan wineberry bramble grows in dense, thick mass, smothering forest canopies.11 Jul 08:36 PM
The CountryPhotos: Volunteers clean up trash-strewn highwayThirty volunteers collected 4cu m of rubbish, most of it recyclable, in just 5km.09 Jul 10:00 PM
OpinionBarry SoperSoper: Govt's plan to push green vehicles a no-brainerCOMMENT: It seems they've come up with a pretty good way to do it but it'll take time.08 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryGas-guzzlers face $3000 fee; discounts for electric carsIt also wants to charge a fee on imported vehicles with higher greenhouse gas emissions.08 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryCash boost to river projects at WairoaFund recipients are playing a part in protecting and restoring the Wairoa River.02 Jul 10:11 PM
The CountryUnison joins the trust for Maraetotara riverbank projectUnison has entered a three-year partnership with Maraetotara Tree Trust.02 Jul 10:03 PM
The CountryDry July? Aucklanders urged to conserve water as dams run lowAuckland city's total water storage is down to 59.2 per cent.02 Jul 02:58 AM
The CountryFederated Farmers: And when farm land runs out?The move to industrial forestry will eventually have an impact the wider public will see.01 Jul 10:27 PM
The CountryHealth checks for very special lakesScientific sampling of some of our most remote lakes, north of Kaitaia, has begun.01 Jul 10:22 PM
The CountryFonterra aims for 100 per cent recyclable packaging by 2025Fonterra aims to achieve its goals through a combination of investment and partnerships.01 Jul 04:32 AM
The CountryMonster kauri log to shed light on mysterious ancient eventMonster kauri log unearthed near Kaikohe could prove immensely important to science.01 Jul 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Rob Fenwick: Auckland needs regional composting plant nowCOMMENT: Urban dwellers can do so much more for the well-being of our soil.30 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryPlague warning: Maps reveal extent of bush pest plagueOfficial maps reveal the vast swathe of wilderness under threat by this year's mega mast.30 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryWhangārei District Council wants zero carbon target brought forward 20 years"Only positive radical action will do": Extinction Rebellion Whangārei's plea to meeting.27 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIntensive farming rules divide council, environment groupsEnvironmentalists want plan change "called in" - Horizons chairman opposed to it.27 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFerret sightings ring alarm bellsFerrets pose an even greater threat to kiwi than the smaller stoat.26 Jun 10:17 PM
The CountryFar North kiwi champions recognisedKiwis for Kiwi recognises the efforts of two devoted Far North conservationists.24 Jun 09:21 PM
