The CountryWetlands boardwalk funding met with $44,000 from trustPublic will get access through Wanaka's Bullock Creek wetlands earlier than expected.19 Dec 10:07 PM
The CountryFour southern rural projects gain MPI sustainable farming grantsMPI announced $7.15 million for 28 new sustainable farming fund projects yesterday.19 Dec 08:11 PM
The CountryUpper Clutha Water Group to begin projects in MarchWater management plan, riparian planting, and applied research on urban run-off effects.19 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryDOC stalwart plans to ride off into the sunsetThirty years after taking up the sole DOC position, it's time to move on.19 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryLake Hayes bacterial level risk for swimmersPeople being advised not to swim in Lake Hayes after E. coli was detected in the water.18 Dec 10:27 PM
The CountryOtago farmers tense as possible drought loomsOtago farmers getting anxious as drought conditions creep ever closer to the region.18 Dec 08:17 PM
The CountryMark Ross: Managing pests to help eradicate global hungerIn NZ, the economic damage caused by pastoral weeds is estimated at $1.2 billion per annum18 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryGene-editing: How it could be used in NZExperts have set out potential ways gene-editing technology could be used in New Zealand.18 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryPM announces Zero Carbon Act timelineGovernment aiming for a net zero emissions economy by 2050.18 Dec 02:39 AM
The CountryWater restrictions put pressure on Pahiatua, WoodvilleAdditional sources of treated drinking water are being tankered in.18 Dec 12:55 AM
The CountryFewer frost days as Central Otago climate altersFewer frost days could mean less need for frost protection & fewer nights of broken sleep.17 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryHorizons council monitors safe swim spotsMore than 80 swimming spots will be under watch around the region over summer.17 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryWingspan to build new conservation centre in partnership with Ngati WhakaueConstruction and development of the conservation centre will soon begin on the new site.17 Dec 08:42 PM
The CountryLake Taupo water toxic to people and dogsIn 1963, all NZ waterways were drinkable. What, oh what are we doing to our world?17 Dec 08:30 PM
The CountryConcern after fish die in Hastings riverNearly 200 fish were found dead in the Clive River on Saturday due to weed build-up.17 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryE.coli detected day after Glenorchy water outcryResidents didn't want to see water 'ruined' by chemical, but testing finds E.coli next day16 Dec 07:42 PM
The CountryDairy looks for greenhouse gas solutionDairy industry looking at ways of mitigating greenhouse gas production.16 Dec 04:15 AM
The CountryExpectations summer will be exceptionally drySouthland has not experienced a dry spell like this since 1990, says regional council.16 Dec 04:05 AM
The CountryTaumarunui tap declared water clean and safeTaumarunui tap water safe says council despite odour15 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryCall to delay setting Clutha flowsOtago Regional Council urged to delay setting minimum flows for the Clutha River.14 Dec 11:30 PM
The CountryBizarre Ed Sheeran protest at GlenorchyGlenorchy woman escorted from Queenstown Lakes District Council chambers.14 Dec 10:27 PM
The CountryRusty sniffs out velvetleafRusty and his handler John Taylor are helping sniff out velvetleaf in the Waikato region.14 Dec 01:05 AM
The CountryComment: Precious soil being lost to the oceanOpinion: We're losing it. Soil that is.13 Dec 09:09 PM
The CountryMore livestock coming into Hawke's Bay than usualDry weather in the North Island has lead to an increase in livestock coming into the Bay.13 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryDecision to chlorinate water 'overkill'''Should be up to the community to decide whether our water should be chlorinated or not''13 Dec 08:18 PM
The CountryDamien O'Connor says biosecurity highest priorityProud of how the ministry responded to M. bovis and other incursions over the past year.13 Dec 07:50 PM
The CountryTe Mata Mushrooms action suspended320 complaints, $3000 in fines against Havelock North mushroom company.13 Dec 06:00 PM
The CountryStirling cheese plant starts own wetlandsConstructed wetland developed at Fonterra's Stirling cheese factory site in South Otago.12 Dec 09:45 PM
The CountryBig changes coming for farming: OramGlobal warming and other land issues make rapid change inevitable: Rod Oram.12 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryFavourable conditions for algal blooms in RotoruaThere are currently two Rotorua lakes that have been closed.11 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryFood for thought on farm practicesDr Mike Joy say New Zealand's clean green image being put at risk.11 Dec 05:06 PM
The CountrySmall town with a big, toxic stenchBlame laid with council for stench that made businessman ill and staff sent home.11 Dec 05:00 PM
The Country1080 crucial to saving our native speciesMistaken views of 1080 lead to destruction, writes conservation volunteer Sue Boyde.11 Dec 01:30 AM
