Stirling cheese plant starts own wetlands
Constructed wetland developed at Fonterra's Stirling cheese factory site in South Otago.
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Big changes coming for farming: Oram
Global warming and other land issues make rapid change inevitable: Rod Oram.
Favourable conditions for algal blooms in Rotorua
There are currently two Rotorua lakes that have been closed.
Food for thought on farm practices
Dr Mike Joy say New Zealand's clean green image being put at risk.
Small town with a big, toxic stench
Blame laid with council for stench that made businessman ill and staff sent home.
1080 crucial to saving our native species
Mistaken views of 1080 lead to destruction, writes conservation volunteer Sue Boyde.
Toxin-producing algae at another Taupo bay
Samples show toxic algae is present in bay on Lake Taupo.
Putrid river like fishing in 'open sewer'
Stinky fish, green on the inside, a warning for fishing enthusiasts.
Free irrigation checks under way in Hawke's Bay
HBRC offers free irrigation checks to growers for best crop and production costs results.
Morrinsville water crisis: Supply back on tonight
It's hoped the water will be back on Morrinsville, in Waikato, tonight.
NZ pest tech catching Larry Ellison's rats
NZ pest technology is clearing Larry Ellison's Hawaiian Island of pests
More algae blooms found in Lake Taupo
Regional council staff have collected more samples from algae blooms in lake.
Morrinsville water crisis continues
Water leak between treatment plant and reservoir has still not been found.
Big dry: Tank water bottoms out
Some Auckland residents face up to a two-week wait for rainwater tanks to be filled.
Iwi alarmed at threats to shoot down helicopters
Iwi distances itself from threats of violence by anti-1080 hunting group
Take care of our taloned friends
There's the sound of tiny talons in the Whakarewarewa Forest.
Drought on horizon for Hawke's Bay?
Soil moisture levels across the North Island continued to decrease in the past week.
Heat keeps lake's toxic algae bloom
Lake Taupo's toxic algae bloom is expected to stay around while hot weather continues.
Water restrictions in Christchurch a possibility
Christchurch's capacity to keep its water reservoirs filled is likely to be stretched.
Reducing nitrogen leaching discussed at Noslam workshop
Pastures containing plantain and Italian ryegrass could help reduce nitrogen leaching.
Myrtle rust marching towards Katikati
Myrtle rust is strongly suspected to be have found near Aongatete.
Kaikorai Stream polluters may be prosecuted
The regional council says prosecution is just one of many options to deal with polluters.
Hamilton water restrictions tightened to Alert 2 status
Hot weather prompted Hamilton City Council to conserve water by moving to Alert Level 2.
New life for old plastic bags at Levin factory
A Levin manufacturer is giving a second life to more than 25 tonnes of plastic bags.
Another survey of kauri dieback
It is universally accepted that kauri dieback is killing the iconic trees.
Support for stream management plans in Bay of Plenty
Water quality, stream health and biodiversity are hot topics these days.
Swimming spot monitoring in Manawatu regions starts
Water testing at more than 80 sites across the Manawatu region has begun.
Water use restrictions begin today
Palmerston North and Linton will begin level two water restrictions today.
Paua seized at Tauroa
Two people are to be prosecuted after a "quick patrol" at Tauroa Point uncovered poachers.
Hastings water safe but more to be done
Council confident water upgrade programme will address Stage 2 recommendations.
Govt inquiry urges treatment of water
Stage 2 inquiry report highlights risks to water supplies across the country.
Reaction to Havelock water report
Politicians largely standing by need for 'substantial' changes to water supply.
Treated water a 'reality' post-gastro crisis
A number of Havelock North locals agree with continued chlorination.