Nationwide project offers hope in war against weeds
Project aims at tackling six of New Zealand's most invasive weeds through biocontrol.
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'Nothing but bad news': Major climate report's stark outlook
Biggest climate report in nine years warns window to avert worst impacts is closing fast.
NIWA and farmers work together on irrigation project
Farmers use real time data and forecasts to make science-based irrigation decisions.
Taihape community rallies together for planting day
Some 2000 native trees will be planted around Hautapu River Park and neighbouring areas.
DOC tahr control programme a third of the way through
DOC hunters have flown 60 of the 195 hours budgeted for the annual aerial cull.
Waimakariri biodiversity projects gain traction
Seven projects have started across four lowland stream catchments across the scheme.
Intensive winter grazing improves but not all councils have data on its use
Report shows 7 regional councils have no estimates on how many farms use winter grazing.
Bee-ware: How farm chemicals could make a deadly cocktail for bees
Current bee protections underestimate level of danger from intensive farming environments.
Fears remnants of former quarry is seeping into city's water supplies
The Christchurch City Council is investigating following the allegations.
Emissions from dairy farms highest ever
Environment Ministry blames fertilisers and says emissions from dairy cows are dropping.
Forestry conversion data shows carbon offset limits needed, says Beef+Lamb
Independent research shows farmland sales driven by increase in carbon price.
Unknown coral species hauled up in bottom trawling nets
Bottom trawlers have hauled up 128 previously unknown species of coral.
DoC to investigate rare orchid's mysterious reproduction
Rangers and a research team looking at how to save swamp helmet orchids in Whangamarino
Farmers continue fourth-generation battle against pest tussock
Central Otago is a perfect breeding ground for Nassella's windborne seeds.
Vets also concerned about plan to use feral cats for rabbit control
"We share concerns about impacts these cats will have on the native wildlife population."
Second kauri dieback offender fined for entering closed tracks
Damon Gojack pleaded guilty after he was issued several trespass notices.
Fonterra to phase out coal use at Otago cheese plant
Stirling will be coal free and using wood biomass to fire the site by August next year.
Teamwork vital for improving local waterways
Dave Ashby and Cam Henderson reflect on their service to Waimakariri Water Zone Committee.
Using wild cats to control pests 'misguided'
Plan to release wild cats on to rural properties to manage pests labelled a "disaster".
Plans to trap wildlife predators around Whanganui
Chris Smith and Milly Mitchell-Anyon want co-ordinated predator trapping in Whanganui.
New scheme aims to reduce impact of possums, mustelids and rats
Project aims to eradicate predators from the three main peninsulas in Bay of Islands
Pharmaceuticals company fined $28,000 for modifying, taking water from wetlands
Tairāwhiti Pharmaceuticals convicted of modifying and taking water from Te Whare Wetlands.
Gary Taylor: Some FAQs about farmers' concerns
Opinion: Tractor rallies have highlighted farmer frustration, but what is really going on?
DOC: What Kiwis really think about the 'great' outdoors
DOC feels pressured by growing appetite for limits on natural places.
Council's role in river waste dumping 'extraordinarily embarrassing'
The council did not initially say it had faced censure over the incident.
Archimedes pump will provide safe passage for eels as it deals with flood water
Mangawhero pump station the first of five pump upgrades for the Waikato.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: The organics myth
Opinion: Is organic food really kinder to the environment, safer and healthier?
Poison bait to be laid for rabbits in Wanaka
Council advised people not to enter any of the areas during the application of bait.
Caught cats put to good use catching rabbits
Wild cats trapped, desexed and released on rural properties to manage rabbit populations.
Images of distressed animals misleading, council says
Recent publicity surrounding intensive winter grazing in Southland unhelpful council says.
Jobs for Nature delivers $4m boost to Bay pest control project
Cash will create 15 jobs and boost trapping on Purerua, Russell and Cape Brett peninsulas.
$1m upgrade for polluted Bay of Plenty estuary
Te Waihī estuary is considered one of the five most polluted estuaries in New Zealand.
Groundwater nitrate level limit too high - Greenpeace
"Everyone should be able to trust that the water from their tap is clean and safe."
'We live off the ocean': Microplastics in Bay shellfish spark food chain concerns
Matire Duncan says change is needed to reduce plastic getting into the ocean and kaimoana.