The CountryConservation Comment: The new ag - look to AfricaWith a changing, erratic weather pattern, maybe NZ could try the Serengeti system.17 Dec 03:00 AM
The CountryNew plan aims to have Ruapehu waste-free by 2040A new waste management plan adopted after public consultation aims for zero waste by 204017 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryCalls for crayfish fishing ban for Auckland, Bay of Plenty as population 'collapses'Forest & Bird wants to see a three-year ban to allow the population to recover.16 Dec 01:27 AM
The CountryGovt to cap units, bring permanent forestry into ETSChanges to the Emissions Trading Scheme will cap units and bring in permanent forest.12 Dec 05:26 AM
The CountryEnviro watchdog: Farm tool Overseer needs oversightTool used to calculate farm run-off into waterways needs greater scrutiny, watchdog says.12 Dec 01:27 AM
The CountryAutopsy shows native birds used in a 1080 protest not killed by poisonHikoi co-organiser says he was assured dead birds were from a West Coast 1080 drop zone.12 Dec 12:42 AM
The Country1080 madness: DoC ranger slept with gun under his bedA DoC ranger slept with a gun for weeks after getting death threats from 1080 activists.10 Dec 06:59 PM
The CountryHow we're eating the plastic we put in the oceanWe're likely consuming the plastics we put in the ocean. And there's even worse news.09 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryNew wonder material: A rugby field packed in a teaspoonScientists are excited at the carbon-capturing potential of a new class of compounds.09 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: Picnic in the PinetumLargest collection in the southern hemisphere. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Dec 05:43 PM
The CountryChairman blasts his own council over water warningsChairman annoyed because warning puts off visitors to reserve and campground06 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryHow NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per centMany farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.06 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryRegional council sets summer targets for river swimmabilityHorizons wants 80 per cent of rivers and lakes good enough for summer swimming by 2040.02 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryCarbon zero target 'no pipedream'Climate Leaders Coalition will significantly reduce NZ's carbon gas emissions.28 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFonterra is beginning to turn its back on coalFonterra is looking to reduce its gas emissions and have an impact on climate change.28 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryAlgal bloom in Rotorua lakes brings health warningHealth warnings have been issued for both Lake Okaro and Lake Rotoehu.27 Nov 05:58 PM
The CountryAward for improvement to river appals campaignerCampaigner: river award 'undeserved'. Councillor admits improvement a long time coming.26 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryMeet the mite tackling our worst weed problemThe mite to fight the country's most prolific weed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Nov 11:30 PM
The CountryNo acute health risk, Ohakea residents toldScheme for uncontaminated water at Ōhakea takes another step forward22 Nov 07:00 PM
The Country1080 referendum bid launched400,000 signatures needed to trigger referendum on ban on poisons.21 Nov 03:08 AM
The CountryFor our bumblebees, being brighter isn't betterFor the humble bumblebee, being a quick learner isn't a blessing but a strange curse.18 Nov 11:31 PM
The CountryBay kids learn to care about their waterwaysBay of Plenty kids have discovered how to monitor and care for their local waterways.14 Nov 11:24 PM
The CountryParaparaumu Beach schoolkids' war on plasticThey hope the wider community will recognise the damage plastic does.14 Nov 10:00 PM
The CountryKeep Whanganui beautiful: plea by CraigHelen Craig and other councillors want Whanganui to enter Keep NZ Beautiful Awards13 Nov 06:00 PM
The CountryMuddy hell: Silt-choked river may have 'had its day'Jim Edwards regards the river as a Hawke's Bay wonder, were it not for the silt.13 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryNoxious weed's days could be numberedA gall mite imported from the northern hemisphere could help control old man's beard.10 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryWhistling up a fight-back for our rarest duckOur $10 whistling duck, the whio, needs protectors.26 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'Breakthrough' plan for NZ's vanishing natureCouncils would be required to map hot-spots for native species under new recommendations.25 Oct 02:25 AM
The CountryDanger at the beach: Rubbish blamed for surge in seaside injuriesResearchers are warning rubbish is becoming a "growing hazard" at New Zealand's beaches.23 Oct 04:45 AM
The CountryWin for community group over water bottling appealA community group set up to protect Otakiri Springs has had a small court victory.22 Oct 06:52 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay's coastal management praisedNeville Peat's book is Invading the Sea: Coastal Hazards and Climate Change in Aotearoa NZ21 Oct 05:48 PM
The CountryPublic submissions open for eco-village in PukehinaThe public can make a submission at matukumoana.co.nz16 Oct 08:28 PM
The CountryDoC presses go on debated tahr cullDoC will go ahead this week with an eight-month operation to cull 10,000 wild tahr.16 Oct 12:17 AM
The CountryGlyphosate, methyl bromide not on EPA's review listGlyphosate, methyl bromide, triclosan not on EPA's hit-list of 40 chemicals to reassess.15 Oct 09:33 PM
