'Weed mat' for lagarosiphon control promising
Progress is being made on eradicating the lakeweed lagarosiphon from Lake Wanaka.
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Tractors, walkers protest water restrictions
Protest rallies opposition to controversial Water Conservation Order in Hawke's Bay.
Farmers rip water tax as cow of idea
This is not a political rally, the organisers of a farmers' rally in Morrinsville said.
Men admit taking wood from DoC reserves
Four men who took wood from reserves have been sentenced in the Rotorua District Court.
Maori Party calls for clarification on water tax
Party leaders call for Labour to clarify who owns New Zealand's fresh water.
Watch: Morrinsville protest rally at the Mega Cow
Farmers united to show their frustration at "continued attacks" on rural New Zealand.
Listen: Today's Panel - Tim Myers and Don Nicolson
Tim Myers and Don Nicolson talk farmer protests from the past and present.
Listen: Rowena Duncum at the Morrinsville protest
Rowena Duncum reports on who is attending the Morrinsville protest today.
Watch: Farmers protest at Morrinsville
Around 300 farmers have gathered for a protest against Labour's water tax.
Rachel Rose: Vancouver leading the way
Vancouver has an ambitious goal: to be the greenest city in the world by 2020.
One Plan could see '$105m hit on economy'
Meeting highlights concerns over HRC's One Plan ruining dairy farmers' lives.
Accord Fund opens for water projects
Grants aim to assist groups with projects to help increase engagement with waterways
James Palmer: Beneath the surface of our water debate
Heretaunga's water resources are the lifeblood of our region.
Support, opposition heard on WCO
Process begins on whether to grant Water Conservation Order.
Tasty bait balls used to poison wallabies
Waimate's wily pests are about to be tempted with lethal treats.
'Concerned' over water policy
Waitaki Irrigators Collective (WIC) believes Labour's water policy could lead to division
Listen: Farmers are good buggers too - Tracy Brown
Tracy and her husband Wynn started planting trees on their farm 20 years ago.
Locals concerned at 1080 drop
A planned 1080 drop is causing controversy, with locals worried about the water supply
WCO opponents accused of misinformation
Ngaruroro Water Conservation Order applicants raise concerns with special tribunal.
Water quality funding confirmed for Upper Clutha
More than $380,000 in funding from the Government will boost water quality in Upper Clutha
One lane of mudslide road expected to open
One of Wanaka's main thoroughfares closed by a mudslide will open one lane.
Significant slip closes Crown Range
A "significant slip" has closed the Crown Range Rd this morning
Wild wind whips through Clyde
Severe weather is hitting parts of the South Island, with properties damaged in Clyde
Two tracks to lower emissions
COMMENT: Labour and the Greens offer different ways to put a price on carbon.
Barrie Ridler: Bay could be wonderful environment
Change must be encouraged and allowed room to flourish.
Listen: Does James Shaw want to be Minister for Primary Industries?
The Green Party leader his comment just sort of slipped out in a recent interview.
Listen: Farmers are good buggers too - Charmaine and Shayne O'Shea
This brother/sister duo are doing good things for the economy and the environment.
Marinas baulk at regional council's biosecurity fees
Northland marinas are advising boaties not to pay a biosecurity fee
'Kiwi corridor' is becoming a reality
New Zealand's first large-scale kiwi-safe 'ecological corridor,' is becoming a reality.
Pine disease workshop for local foresters
Farm foresters are concerned about sick-looking pine trees in the region
Lake snow link to Seattle algae
Slimy mucus constantly cloggsd water filters and fouls boat motors.
Tempers flare over water security
Interim measures recommended to reduce allocation of aquifer.