Health warning extended for toxic algae
Scare began in Otautu Bay now extended to include all of Lake Rotoehu.
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Tauranga youngsters learning about our waterways
About 200 children from 20 Bay schools enjoyed the regional council's hands-on Water Expo.
No escape in estuary for invasive tubeworm
Work under way to rid Ahuriri Estuary of tubeworms.
15,000 scientists' catastrophic 'warning to humanity'
Scientists warn humans have 'unleashed a catastrophic mass extinction event'.
Darren Sutton: Staying focused on getting cows in calf
It is mid-November and this is a time when our focus on getting cows back in-calf can wane
Hawke's Bay hapu changes tack on WCO
Representatives for only tangata whenua applicant declare no support for WCO.
Hopes high kakariki will breed in the Bay
Re-introduction of red-crowned parakeets a success so far after 30-year absence
Conditions 'fantastic' for annual fishing competition
Fishing conditions on Lake Hawea during the fishing tournament were "fantastic".
Swapping school shoes for gumboots
St Johns Hill School get behind Predator Free 2050 initiative
Second call for fishing guides to be licensed
New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association wants guides to be licensed.
Joint efforts on water quality
Otago Regional Council is working with Central Otago farmers to monitor water quality
Swapping school shoes for gumboots
The ultimate aim is to eradicate predators within the school grounds and eventually beyond
Federated Farmers: Seeking mandate to join biosecurity GIA
Federated Farmers considers joining the GIA the right thing to do.
Neighbours' bid to save a national icon
Stella Schmid and Brad Windust want to rid the forest of pests to save the kiwi.
Close working relationship suits growers to a tee
Yesterday, farmers gathered at Happy Valley Station to show off their new bespoke suits
Whanganui River representatives sought
Horizons seeks community representatives for Te Awa Tupua strategy group
Hopes high for start to lakes research centre
An alpine lakes research centre in Wanaka may soon become a reality.
Genetic N-fix delights farmer
Efforts to reduce nitrogen footprints from farming have had a boost from genetics.
Peria School diving into restoration
Peria School is leading the way in the restoration of a local stream, Pakonga
Multi-agency group to tackle velvetleaf
A steering group is set to tackle the damaging agricultural pest velvetleaf.
Do you have a special tree?
The Far North District Council wants to hear about exceptional trees in need of protection
Warmer southern waters may affect fisheries, wildlife
Scientists concerned about ''tropicalisation'' of oceans, due to sea temperature rise.
Week's wild weather isn't over yet
Heavy rain and strong winds are set to hit the north of NZ this weekend.
Federated Farmers Letter: Why blaming farmers doesn't hold water
Water is being discussed across the country, but without solutions.
Alexandra scrub fire timely reminder care needed
Alexandra firefighters are asking people to take care in the region's dry conditions
Seedlings stolen from mental health group
Levin vegetable garden to support mental well-being has been broken into.
Dying native forest needs kiss of life
Forest & Bird to talk in Whangarei about Russell State Forest on the brink of collapse
Lamb tails dumped in Ohau River
A local resident has found hundreds of lamb tails dumped in Ohau River
Scientists hunting for new fish species
Dr James Shelley is using advanced genetic testing to identify new fish species.
Boatie upset about fanworm costs
A Whangarei man says NRC rules aimed at preventing spread of marine pests are punitive.
Kaitaia scrub fire: A sign of things to come?
Last week's fire adjacent to Kaitaia airport is a warning that the Far North is drying out
Big win for GE-Free Northland
GE-Free Northland is delighted GMO provisions have been secured with Federated Farmers.
Kapiti Marine Reserve hit by illegal fishing
Illegal fishing labelled a huge insult to community.