The CountryMarked improvement in NZ river water qualityNew data released by Land, Air, Water Aotearoa shows river quality trends are high.16 Apr 03:06 AM
The CountryLow intensity dairy farmers take awardSustainability equals longevity for dairy farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Apr 08:00 PM
The CountryWetland extraction joint venture will help 'future-proof' iwiVenture will provide ''economic, environmental and employment opportunities'', iwi says.15 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryOur storm explained: A wild beast with a sting in the tailYesterday's storm was a strange stew packing a dying marine heatwave and side-swipe low.11 Apr 12:35 AM
OpinionDavid Broome: Plastic bags are not our biggest problemCOMMENT: Supermarket plastic bags have much more than a single use.09 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryLocals demand to know cause of Auckland shellfish deathsLocals are demanding to know how scores of shellfish died in an Auckland marine reserve.08 Apr 01:05 AM
The Country'A losing battle' - myrtle rust spreads southMyrtle rust has spread south and an ecologist says its incursion is a hard lesson for NZ.06 Apr 03:47 AM
The CountryFarmer hopes to breed rare dabchicksDabchicks, grebes or weweia - only 2000 remain. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Apr 01:12 AM
The CountryGovt begins winding down irrigation fundingBig private irrigation schemes should be economically viable on their own, Robertson says.05 Apr 04:56 AM
The CountryDOC's latest move in battle against kauri diebackForest and Bird questions whether new stations will do much to stop spread of the disease.05 Apr 01:54 AM
The CountryCan NZ ever be free of the 'vulgar' wasp?They bother us, sting us and plague our environment. Is there hope in wiping out the wasp?04 Apr 08:00 AM
The CountryRecord heat: 2018 our warmest start to a year, everIt's been the hottest first three months of a calendar year on record, Niwa says.04 Apr 05:00 AM
The CountryThe lake that lost its breathThree years after his wedding at placid Lake Tutira, Jamie Morton asks if it can be saved.30 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Greener' pastures could help farms slash emissionsIncorporating plantain into grazed land found to reduce release of greenhouse gasses.29 Mar 09:16 PM
The CountryNext three months: warmth lingers onAfter our La Nina-fired summer, there's a chance spring could bring a meddling El Nino.29 Mar 02:20 AM
The CountryNew disease strain unleashed against rabbitsA new virus is to be introduced to kill rabbits, 21 years after the first illegal release.21 Mar 08:10 PM
The CountryTararua dairy farm wins Horizons Region awardSustainable and profitable farming were showcased at gala awards evening.18 Mar 11:35 PM
The Country'Ambitious' cleanup for Hawke's Bay riversAn annual cost of $10.16 million is estimated to be needed to meet swimmability targets.18 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryResidents await groundwater test resultsAffected residents form committee, recovery manager appointed.15 Mar 07:00 AM
The CountryEmissions ruling angers forest ownersRules for ETS eligibility have changed drastically, owners say15 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryWhanganui forest owners frustrated with MPITwo Whanganui forest ventures are at odds with Ministry for Primary Industries criteria.14 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryAttack squad of weevils releasedWorld first horsetail weed control with weevils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Mar 09:45 PM
The CountryPrizes, volleyball on offer at beach clean-upYouth to focus on environment with beach clean up08 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryPutting NZ on the path to zero carbonPlanned law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will have widespread economic impact.08 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryStink bug's big threat: How it may devastate NZOfficials are intercepting more brown marmorated stink bugs and we should all be worried.05 Mar 10:55 PM
The CountryMyrtle rust found for first time on DOC landFungus can adversely affect myrtle species, including pohutukawa, manuka and kanuka.27 Feb 11:58 PM
The CountryReport: NZ could have a greener, bio-fuelled futureNZ could slash its greenhouse gas emissions by kick-starting a major biofuels industry.26 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountryPlastic perhaps not so fantasticPlastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about it?25 Feb 05:01 AM
The CountryRegion's water quality improving - studyStudy finds multiple factors contributing to faster-than-expected small improvement23 Feb 08:00 PM
OpinionWater should not need to be chlorinatedChlorination of water is an admission of failure to maintain the environment.21 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryWho dung it? Beetles helping to fight effluent on farmsDung beetles do the dirty work for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryIs this the year NZ's water war simmers?The war over water hit boiling point amid 2017's election. Will 2018 see tensions simmer?09 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryShips illegally entering marine reserveBoat skippers breaking maritime laws and illegally entering Poor Knights no-go area.08 Feb 05:51 PM
OpinionRaewyn Peart: We are losing Crayfish in the northCrayfish quotas are not allowing the fish to survive in northern waters.07 Feb 04:00 PM