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Albatross' days numbered unless fishers change: expert
There have been 35k unexplained deaths over 11 years of the critically endangered species.
Hawke's Bay to get 10 new kaitiaki rangers
New team employed by the Te Wai Mauri Environmental Trust, funded through the PGF.
New Milford Track hut cost blows out to more than $3m
The new 40-bed Mintaro Hut was originally estimated to cost $1.8 million.
Major changes unlikely to new freshwater rules – WCRC chief executive
"It's likely to be tweaks rather than anything substantive," CEO of WCRC says.
Once-a-day milking decision paying off for Kelso farmers
"Now we don't have to worry as much anymore as the cows look after themselves."
$25,000 grant to help save Northland's endangered tara iti/ fairy tern
NZ's most endangered bird set for help in Northland.
Submissions invited on Dunstan Downs conservation
Submissions on proposal where 9500ha of high country land could become conservation land.
Kea could learn to detect 1080 poison to keep them safe
Kea Conservation Trust patron Peter Hillary said the discovery was timely.
A falcon with a heart: Kārearea adopts ducklings
A New Zealand Falcon has been spotted exhibiting some very unusual behaviour.
Farmers share concerns with Labour leader Jacinda Ardern
Ardern says more work to be done with agriculture sector over freshwater policy reforms.
Tauranga birdman's stories to take flight at Escape!
Plenty of birds perplex with their calls, Paul Cuming says.
NZ sheep and beef farms close to being carbon neutral
Kiwi sheep and beef farms already offsetting the majority of agricultural emissions.
'He's on a personal crusade': Jane Smith slams David Parker's freshwater reforms
North Otago farmer Smith has used the OIA for background on freshwater policy process.
Southland tractor trekkers' protest at freshwater regulations
"I just think it's time to make a stand. These rules ... are just stupid."
Bushy Park to be extended
Bushy Park Trust invites community to help in forest edge planting.
Whanganui's carbon footprint revealed
The rural sector is unhappy with agriculture's perceived contribution to climate change.
Shane Jones slams Greens over Lake Ōhau fire comments
"I only hope that that comment spells doomsday for Eugenie and the Green Party."
Fire risk management needs collaboration not 'cheap shots' - Feds
Feds says its not looking for "free grazing" when it comes to fire risk vegetation.
Collecting taonga species? Permits now required at Te Arawa lakes
The new bylaws apply to our native freshwater species, not trout.
Southland's 'crazy weather' makes freshwater rules difficult to follow
Snow and flooding puts pressure on farmers to resow paddocks by November 1, says Feds.
Lime business helps expand biodiversity
Nursery programme beside lime mining site germinates about 10,000 native seedlings.
Community solar farms officially opened in Ōtaki
Ministers James Shaw and Grant Robertson open solar farm.
West Otago farmers 'ecstatic' with $3.7m Govt funding
Pomahaka Water Care Group will step up a gear next month thanks to funding.
Kiwi farmers identify pros and cons of conservation
Sheep & beef farmers see huge benefits, and key barriers, to native biodiversity on-farm.
Comment: Bee health debate needs balance
Comment: Conclusions about a matter as important as bee deaths must be non-biased.
The highs and lows of selling climate-friendly meat
Benefits for farmers selling climate-friendly meat - if people are willing to pay for it.
Tahr numbers: 'Leaving it up to hunters doesn't work'
DoC released its 2020-2021 report on the control of Himalayan tahr yesterday.
Boost to clean up Central Otago waterway
Government joins forces with Central Otago communities to clean up waterways.
Growers relish in Green Party's agriculture policy, but National opposes
Green Party agriculture policy given the green thumb by organic growers.