Plea to report myrtle rust
New myrtle rust finds in the Waikato have prompted a reminder to report sightings.
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Ambitious programme to rid NZ of three pests
Killing pests was the hot topic at the Predator Free 2050 event
No telly - and not much whitebait either
When the whitebait are running, there is very little that will stop keen baiters
Listen: Farmers are good buggers too - Rob Kempthorne
Dairy and sheep farmer Rob Kempthorne says planting a wetland on farm is the way forward.
There's a choice when it comes to emissions
How we plan to meet our climate change obligations and reduce emissions is important.
Federation considers joining biosecurity response GIA
An effective and efficient biosecurity system is crucial to the sustainability of farming
Rally to protest water order gains momentum
Jerf Van Beek says Hawke's Bay needs to be educated about the impacts of the WCO.
National moves campaign to rural New Zealand
National has moved its campaign into rural New Zealand as it goes for the regional vote.
Listen: Farmers are good buggers too - Matt Wyeth
Matt and Lynley Wyeth have set up a programme for local kids to bring up orphaned lambs.
Council applies to revoke land status
CHB Council will apply to DoC to reserve status of six parcels of rural-zoned land.
Farmers to protest in Ardern's hometown
"Farmers, and farming communities, are not punching bags for urban politicians."
Environment Court rejects Blueskin turbine
Group behind proposal to build 110m turbine not ruling out appealing the decision.
Mataura Valley Milk teams up with council to treat wastewater
Gore District Council and Mataura Valley Milk to build new wastewater treatment plant.
Otago firefighters back from battling blaze in Canada
Five Otago firefighters have been in Canada fighting fire the size of Stewart Island.
Removing Wanaka slip top of the agenda; investigation second
Once the site is assessed as being stable by the engineers, the slip will be removed.
Innovation to protect seabirds wins award
Dunedin commercial fisherman awarded for innovation designed to protect seabirds.
Myrtle rust sighting prompts warning
Myrtle Rust has infected two mature trees in Otorohanga
Council forgets CHB's water issues
CHB Mayor Alex Walker has put pressure on the regional council to not forget about CHB
All agree water is precious but ...
Water is a hot topic for Clutha-Southland candidates this election
Progress in high country issues: Doc
Progress is being made collectively to address the challenges in the high country
More offal to be processed
Alliance Group is spending $1.7million at its Pukeuri and Lorneville plants
Environment to be treasured
Good environmental practice is something that should be encouraged
Listen: Farmers are good buggers too - Richard Subtil
Richard Subtil keeps a close eye on important waterways on his iconic Omarama farm.
Listen: Today's panel - is there really an urban/ rural divide?
Steve Wyn-Harris and Grant McCallum debate the existence of the urban/rural divide.
Opinion: Will we be taxed back to the 80s?
OPINION: Farmer fears "biggest drop in agricultural economic confidence since the '80s."
Goals similar but methods vary
Work is ongoing to have high environmental standards in Otago
Nationwide kereru count will benefit forests
The Great Kereru Count (GKC) is about to take flight in Hawkes Bay
Greener pastures
Pasture production is directly affected by the availability of key macronutrients in soils
Minister wants trap action in Hawke's Bay
A Predator Free 2050 event held in Napier on Thursday is encouraging trapping of pests.
Hawke's Bay water users urged to turn off the tap
"We don't want to force people to save on water but we will" - HBRC chair
Fight to save rooks for another year
The Burgess's are taking a stand again as rook poisoning season approaches.
Waitaki River 'lost' designation rejected
"There is a problem with the salmon fishery ... but it's not the river."