PremiumPremiumThe Country'Brainwashed': Councillor slams climate crisis declarationsThe comments come as the Bay of Plenty considers declaring a climate change emergency.24 Jun 07:38 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRat 'tsunami' invading homes, threatening wildlifePest control firms rushed off feet with double the usual number of rodent-related calls.23 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryIt's not just Titirangi: Rat infestation doubles across NZExpert reveals there is a huge explosion in rat numbers in both forests and urban areas.20 Jun 02:56 AM
The CountryNRC member escapes censure for 'publicity stunt'Councillor who drank water after a 1080 drop and then insulted critics was in NRC dogbox.19 Jun 07:00 PM
The CountryBala Tikkisetty: Loss of nitrogen in winterNitrogen plays an important role in increasing the pasture and crop yields.18 Jun 03:32 AM
The CountryBirdlife faces hammering from predatorsRats are being detected at rates of up to 58 per cent, about twice as many as normal.18 Jun 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWilding war: The pest that could swallow a quarter of NZConservationists have swept a plant pest off Rainbow Mountain. But the battle isn't over.16 Jun 12:40 AM
The CountryJulie Collins: Farming and forestry an opportunityFarming and forestry are not mutually exclusive, writes Julie Collins of Te Uru Rakau.12 Jun 09:47 PM
The CountryAction over pest numbersVolunteers are needed to help trap rats, stoats and weasels.12 Jun 09:41 PM
The CountryHoly Cow: Outrage from townies over plans to kill city cowsOutrage after inner city farm announced it would slaughter three cows.07 Jun 11:34 PM
The CountryOkere Falls' peanut butter pest control and a goat called KevinThe project focuses on 136ha of land around the Kaituna River.07 Jun 12:18 AM
The CountryYoungster acts to protect treesSunny Daly, 7, felt strongly that putting screws in trees for fencing was wrong.05 Jun 10:19 PM
The CountryGiving kauri dieback the bootIf we don't act now, it could be too late for kauri.05 Jun 09:47 PM
The CountryLife membership for a 'conservation legend'The woman who founded Friends of Rangikapiti is acknowledged with life membership.05 Jun 09:09 PM
The CountryWhat satellites say about Rotorua lake qualityThe 18-year study included observations from satellites.04 Jun 07:59 PM
The Country'Indefensible': Councillor calls for ban on use of Roundup in AucklandThe weedkiller has been implicated in non-Hodgkins lymphoma, a type of cancer.04 Jun 07:33 AM
The CountryWet and wild: Bitter chill arrives, rain on its wayScattered showers are expected across much of the country today.03 Jun 08:30 PM
The CountryDoC beefs up security as more staff attacked over 1080Govt forced to spend millions on security as anti-1080 abuse against DoC staff rises.02 Jun 12:30 AM
The CountryBudget: Cash boost to keep DOC rangers safe from threatsMillions to be spent to keep DOC staff safe at a time of rising attacks over 1080 poison.30 May 04:51 AM
The CountryBudget's environment spend: $229m to help clean up riversGovt to pump more than $200 million into a new programme aimed at cleaning up waterways.30 May 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHauraki Gulf: How to save our big blue backyard"When we stop putting ourselves above the environment, we will get change."27 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryComment: Green MP's decision a new low in politics of protestCOMMENT: Eugenie Sage decision is a "gross abuse" of power.27 May 07:00 AM
The CountryNapier Boys' High School students rid Hawke's Bay of thousands of pest plantsTop kid collected 1800 pods and a $500 Prezzy card.22 May 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNo fishing: Swathes of Hauraki Gulf could be closed or made marine reserveJust 0.3 per cent of the Gulf is currently protected as "no-take" marine reserves.21 May 05:00 PM
The CountryAct won't vote for zero carbonDavid Seymour last week confirmed he would oppose the Government's Zero Carbon Bill.20 May 10:29 PM
The CountryForces joined in battle against bottom trawlingCalls to ban bottom trawling on seamounts and other ecologically sensitive areas.20 May 10:26 PM
The CountryBottles dumped on beach in plastic protestPeople are protesting against plans to grow the Eastern Bay's water bottling industry.20 May 12:06 AM
The CountryWhy public buy-in is critical to NZ's great pest wipe-outNZ's bid to rid itself of pest predators could hit a wall if public concerns are ignored.19 May 06:00 PM
The CountryPlastic bags into fence posts as recycling scheme resumesThe plastics will be recycled in New Zealand and made into items such as fence posts.19 May 05:00 PM
The CountryGovt launches investigation into Otago Regional CouncilThe Government has launched an investigation into the Otago Regional Council.17 May 01:17 AM
The CountryNo longer 'crawling with possums'Nick Wadworth still recalls the battles his dad had with controlling possums — and TB15 May 10:28 PM
The CountryDairy farmers: We work hard on our bootprintOur farmers take their environmental responsibilities seriously.15 May 10:23 PM
The CountryOur survival depends on saving beesJames Annabell explains why we should be careful when spraying.15 May 09:30 PM
The CountryPlans for mussel farm on untouched coast angers localsA 30ha mussel seeding farm is planned near some of New Zealand's most pristine beaches.15 May 07:20 AM