'Landmark decision' for future of lake
New rural land use rules aim to limit nitrogen leaching into lake.
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Health and safety flows at Fonterra Kauri factory
No recordable injuries at north Whangarei dairy factory over the past 12 months.
Claim: 1800 Hawke's Bay jobs threatened
Fears over job losses labelled "cynical scaremongering"
Man charged for shooting protected bird
Lying on top of a pile of ducks was a native pied stilt.
Makatote Viaduct work up for global award
Opus International Consultants may be awarded for work on Makatote Viaduct
Regional councillors join water committee
Hawke's Bay Regional Council has agreed to work together to ensure water safety
A big day out for dogs and owners
The dog day at A&P showgrounds in Kaitaia attracted a lot of pet owners.
Repairs to Cooks Tooth Rd cost $1.3m after storm
About $1.3 million in damage was caused to the district's roads in last month's storm.
Security booth becomes bed for Tauranga seal
A seal has tested the might of the Port of Tauranga's security services.
Cold snap to make way for rain and cloud
The frost and ice which covered Tauranga is unlikely to return again for a while.
Trees donated to Whanganui's Sisters of St Joseph project
Whanganui's Sisters of St Joseph are winners in a competition for native trees
Frosty mornings to give way to rain
Cold weather is to give way to wet this week but it looks better for the weekend.
Sustainable land care relies on collaboration
Improved land and water management practices require collaborative approach by all parties
Willow trees, the heroes of rural areas
Willows are the workhorses of rural New Zealand's landscape and often an unsung hero
Remote farm has everything couple needs
Either farming or forestry is enough to make a living in Whanganui hill country.
Gerard Pain: Plan B, C for water storage
Isn't it about time we started looking at another option where all farmers could benefit?
Dairy farmers warned to watch out for ergot
Three dairy farms in Southland and South Otago have been affected by ergot poisoning
Disease may mean culling cattle herd
Cattle could be culled due to a new-to-NZ disease affecting a South Canterbury dairy farm
Taieri River flows over weekend exceeded 1980 flood
More water came down the Taieri River during last week's flood than in the 1980 deluge.
Taieri farmer knee-deep and wanting to cry
Taieri dairy farmer Katie Clark stands in knee-deep floodwater in front of her home.
Public meeting for lake health next week
Submissions on the proposed plan to improve Lake Rotorua's water quality released.
New aphid species creates problems
New aphid species increases wasp numbers and endangers bees and trees.
Govt's carbon policy? We're thinking about it
COMMENT: Latest announcement provides little clarity for the environment or for business.
Aiming to beat the boys
Horowhenua farmers are being challenged to rear the heaviest bull calf.
Hokio Beach residents fight to clean up Arawhata stream
A Horowhenua stream has the highest nitrogen levels in the country.
Dieback disease affecting pines
Pahiatua arborist Kevin Nicholson observed the dieback in pines three years ago.
Videos to help farmers protect water quality
Series of videos produced to help farmers reduce nitrogen loss from their land.
Erosion battle ground covers 16,000 hectares
Ground gained in longstanding battle to slow down erosion on Kaipara hill country
Farming leader upbeat but yearns for dry patch
Woodville dairy farmer positive despite wet season
Warning about 1080 carcasses after deluge
Group monitors stream for 1080-contaminated possum carcasses following heavy rain
Warning over Clutha water
The Clutha District Council has issued an urgent boil water notice for some water schemes