The CountryGluckman: Time to restart GE debate in NZSir Peter Gluckman says "the science is as settled as it will be" on genetic modification.01 Jul 04:03 AM
The Country1080 opposition 'based on ignorance'Dean Baigent-Mercer says 1080 drops aren't perfect but neither are other control methods.28 Jun 02:00 AM
The CountryFar North hapū at loggerheads over 1080A storm brews over 1080 drops in the Far North where hapū are disagreeing with each other.27 Jun 01:00 AM
The CountryHigh-tech sensors new weapon in war on pestsCutting-edge technology can alert rangers to a stoat the second it steps out of place.26 Jun 10:04 PM
The CountryWatchdog needed to halt freshwater decline - forumA new commission should be created to help stop decline of our waterways, top forum says.26 Jun 02:57 AM
The CountryEnviro group eradicate pests, rehoming battery hensPupils in the school's enviro club have rescued 10 former battery hens and trap rats.19 Jun 08:00 PM
The CountryWhy garden birds are our 'backyard barometers'A new report is good news for the greenfinch - but worrying for the tiny waxeye.19 Jun 03:37 AM
The CountryDefence Force says it uses fire eco-foamDefence Force is unsure how to respond to Horizons Regional Council's abatement notice.18 Jun 02:00 AM
The CountryBiofuel partly powers Cathay Pacific flight from AirbusAirlines experiment with alternative fuels but hydrocarbons are proving hard to replace.17 Jun 04:02 AM
The CountryCashflow better but uncertainty wobbles for farmersDairy farming cashflows are better but uncertainty underpins the relief, says ANZ.17 Jun 02:58 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Carbon cuts we can bank onSetting goals, removing politics — Zero Carbon Bill is like the Reserve Bank Act.14 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryGreenpeace want ag emissions in carbon actGreenpeace says NZ's new climate policy should be aiming for gold, not bronze.07 Jun 06:24 AM
The CountryFarmers need to fight the Southland Water and Land Plan, Feds sayFederated Farmers: Farmers need to be prepared to fight for their livelihoods06 Jun 07:00 PM
The CountryCrashed Skyhawk blamed for water contaminationHorizons Regional Council to spend $100,000 looking for sources of water contamination05 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryResearchers moot new way to treat methaneA new study has suggested a fresh way to account for key greenhouse gas methane.04 Jun 09:00 AM
The CountryTaranaki's bold bid to be first predator-free regionTaranaki is making a play to be the first region to rid itself of pest predators.30 May 01:24 AM
The CountryWaitōtara farmer putting his land firstWaitotara hill country farmer working with new Council erosion scheme30 May 01:00 AM
The CountryGravel extractors grind neighbours' gearsRussell Roads has paid handsomely for resource consent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 May 08:01 PM
The CountryHope as native bird numbers doubleA 20-year DoC project in the South Island valley shows the value of pest control.27 May 05:00 PM
The CountryNZ's climate faces wilder, wetter, warmer, futureA top panel has laid out starting points for NZ to prepare for a warmer, wilder future.23 May 09:00 PM
OpinionSteven Carden: Farm changes only way to goCOMMENT: Pāmu, NZ's biggest farming company, has seen future and it is sustainable.21 May 05:00 PM
The CountryGreenest Budget ever, says Greens leader ShawWhat's touted as the "the greenest Budget ever" puts over $600m toward environment areas.17 May 02:48 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Ministry's cunning plan fails againCOMMENT: Farmers should have acted sooner but MPI should have too.15 May 05:00 PM
The CountryEditorial: David Parker's waterway plan needs more clarityThe work of farmers fencing streams is paying water quality dividends but more to do.08 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers doing a 'great job' - ShawJames Shaw says this Govt's approach to climate change is not just about farming.08 May 04:48 AM
The CountryClimate change spells trouble for NZ's cropsHarsher droughts under climate change could threaten our crops with serious diseases.07 May 04:52 AM
The CountryFarm limits an 'assault on the regions': BridgesThe Government wants to limit farming run-off and intensification.06 May 09:33 PM
The CountryNew Govt water plan would curb intensificationTough measures aim to control pollution in rural waterways.06 May 03:47 AM
The CountryWhat would a Mt Taranaki eruption look like?A Mt Taranaki eruption could see fast-moving, hot ash flows spreading kilometres around.02 May 11:22 PM
The CountryFarmer 'wiped out' third of rare NZ plant speciesBrent Thomas says he is "horrified" and is working to reach a collaborative solution.30 Apr 09:38 PM
The CountryFly-overs find 450 potential kauri dieback sitesFly-overs reveal hundreds of new sites possibly infected with kauri dieback disease.27 Apr 12:03 AM
The CountryCow pee: 200 tonnes of nitrogen leaching each dayUrine from 4.8m dairy cows putting 200 tonnes of leached nitrogen into groundwater daily.26 Apr 06:33 AM
The CountryIt's a dirty job -- but these guys have it coveredIt's a dirty job - seven bags of rubbish - but someone's got to do it25 Apr 05:00 AM
The CountryMajor report: What we've done to NZ's landscapeNZ now losing nearly 200m tonnes of soil each year, with consequences for our environment.18 Apr 11:00 PM
