The CountryWaiheke Island scallop, mussel, rock lobster and pāua fisheries to closeRāhui placed on fisheries after concerns about declining stock levels.29 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryWeed mats made from Kiwi wool help reduce environmental footprintWool Life weed and mulch mats contain 100 per cent pure New Zealand wool.29 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryFight to eradicate wilding pines far from over - expertGood progress had been made to control wilding pines but more work is needed.29 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountryNorthland beachgoers urged to stay away from nests of tara iti/NZ fairy ternHumans putting endangered tara iti/New Zealand fairy tern breeding season at risk25 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryIda Valley Station owner leaves rabbit control to the professionals"You need good contractors, otherwise it won't be done properly," Callum Paterson says.24 Nov 10:00 PM
The CountryUnderstanding soil essential for sustainable irrigationAngus and Elise Aitken have won an award for their irrigation practices.24 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Offset and compensate': Mt Messenger bypass deal risks more native forests to be destroyedAdviser to the Mt Messenger project says it should never have been approved.22 Nov 11:05 PM
The CountryGrey area in West Coast SNAsGrey District Council's independent stance throws spanner in the works for SNA process.22 Nov 02:30 AM
The CountryQueenstown farming family safeguard sceneryQEII covenant for 170ha of 800ha farm straddling the Wakatipu Basin's southern entrance.19 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryCalls to ban bottom trawling from Hauraki GulfGovernment failed in latest plan to ban bottom contact fishing from Gulf, says Alliance.18 Nov 11:39 PM
The CountryNZ scientists exploring gene-editing tech for possum eradicationScientists investigating new genetic tech they say could help rid NZ of possums by 2050.18 Nov 05:00 AM
The CountryFunding boost for community-led catchment groups in OtagoGovernment boosting its support of 20 community-led catchment groups in Otago.17 Nov 01:30 AM
The CountryDunedin academic calls for complete overhaul of NZ food system"We need to be doing more than reducing methane," Prof Alex Macmillan says.16 Nov 09:30 PM
The Country'A workman-like job' - Mixed reaction to COP26 in NZNew Zealand observers say there has been some good out of it.14 Nov 04:38 AM
The CountryCOP26 is over - so where did it get us?UN summit ends in pledges to ramp up climate action, but advocates aren't hailing victory.13 Nov 11:32 PM
The Country'Game changer': Effluent pond treatment slashes methane emissions by 99pcEffluent ponds are the second-largest source of on-farm methane emissions.12 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryHealth warning issued for Lake WhakamaruExtension of the health warning issued last week for Lake Ohakuri and Lake Maraetai.09 Nov 10:02 PM
The CountryReturn of white tui delights watcherWhite tui leaves watcher with 'spiritual feeling of wonder'09 Nov 09:24 PM
The CountrySea splurge detected at Ōakura beachTaranaki beachgoers are asked to keep a lookout for sea splurge this summer.09 Nov 07:24 PM
The CountryFarmer buy-in helping drive success of Pomahaka plant projectWest Otago delivers the gold standard in farmer-led water-quality improvement projects.09 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryWaiuku farmer's recycled fence posts proving popular in South IslandWaiuku-based farmer Jerome Wenzlick plans South Island expansion to keep up with demand.08 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryWilding pines target of $1.3m funding$1.3 million cash boost will help Northland rid itself of wilding pines08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryNew app to help manage costly invasive weedNassella tussock has resisted eradication efforts in New Zealand for over a century.08 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryFarmers encouraged to boost native species using regenerative techniquesThree reports by Our Land and Water look into regen ag's effects on Kiwi farms.04 Nov 09:30 PM
The CountrySome farmers out of step with more stringent winter grazing rules - reportRegional council reports find some farms not demonstrating good practice.04 Nov 09:30 PM
The Country'Farmers have been forgotten by the Govt' – Judith CollinsNational's leader says she supports Groundswell and James Shaw needs to 'read the room'.04 Nov 12:45 AM
The CountryHow will Kiwi farmers grow food through increasing droughts?Report says long-term planning needed now to reduce strain on farmers over next decades.03 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryTaupō company turning sawdust into environmental winsActivated Carbon NZ Ltd is the only New Zealand manufacturer of activated carbon.03 Nov 06:00 PM
The CountryToxic algae: Health warning issued for Lake Ohakuri and Lake MaraetaiPeople should avoid any contact with the lake water.03 Nov 04:57 AM
The CountryMorrinsville rallies community to give tiny bat and other wildlife a fighting chancePredator Free Morrinsville is being launched on Saturday with a working bee - all welcome.03 Nov 04:30 AM
The CountryBales chequerboarded on pasture a winner for South Otago dairy farmerMark Anderson has been using a bale grazing system for the three past winters.03 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountryFarmer suggests premium price for regen ag milkDylan Ditchfield wants top dollar for milk produced by regenerative farming practices.03 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryDefensive karearea swoops disconcertWatch out for defensive swooping behaviour during the November-December nesting season.02 Nov 09:46 PM
The CountryNgāi Tahu entrepreneur creates wool bandage to save ecosystem26-year-old entrepreneur Lucas Smith runs his Wool Aid company near Lake Tekapo.02 Nov 02:30 AM
