PremiumPremiumThe Country'Huge win for the region': Hawke's Bay tree planting gets $2m funding boostThree Hawke's Bay environmental projects have gotten a big funding boost from Govt.12 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRefining CEO briefs Whangārei Heads community about future plansRefining NZ conducts information session on fuel-only import terminal proposal.12 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFuture of Far North conservation in good handsKauri a big focus of Far North conservation projects.12 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryGovernment to assist development of OverseerOverseer has been criticised by some environmental scientists in recent years.11 Aug 09:00 PM
The CountryGovernment to overhaul OverseerAdvisory panel found shortcomings in current version of nutrient modelling software.11 Aug 05:00 AM
The CountryRoadside mystery: Dead wallaby disappears after reportOrigin of dead wallaby spotted on roadside near Oamaru last month remains a mystery.10 Aug 03:15 AM
The CountryTiaki Maniototo: Ambitious waterway plan evolvingProject will receive $4.55m funding from Freshwater Improvement Fund over next five years.10 Aug 12:45 AM
The CountryNationwide project offers hope in war against weedsProject aims at tackling six of New Zealand's most invasive weeds through biocontrol.09 Aug 10:30 PM
The Country'Nothing but bad news': Major climate report's stark outlookBiggest climate report in nine years warns window to avert worst impacts is closing fast.09 Aug 08:00 AM
The CountryNIWA and farmers work together on irrigation projectFarmers use real time data and forecasts to make science-based irrigation decisions.08 Aug 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTaihape community rallies together for planting daySome 2000 native trees will be planted around Hautapu River Park and neighbouring areas.06 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryDOC tahr control programme a third of the way throughDOC hunters have flown 60 of the 195 hours budgeted for the annual aerial cull.06 Aug 02:01 AM
The CountryWaimakariri biodiversity projects gain tractionSeven projects have started across four lowland stream catchments across the scheme.05 Aug 01:00 AM
The CountryIntensive winter grazing improves but not all councils have data on its useReport shows 7 regional councils have no estimates on how many farms use winter grazing.04 Aug 11:15 PM
The CountryBee-ware: How farm chemicals could make a deadly cocktail for beesCurrent bee protections underestimate level of danger from intensive farming environments.04 Aug 08:00 PM
The CountryFears remnants of former quarry is seeping into city's water suppliesThe Christchurch City Council is investigating following the allegations.04 Aug 07:31 PM
The CountryEmissions from dairy farms highest everEnvironment Ministry blames fertilisers and says emissions from dairy cows are dropping.04 Aug 06:56 PM
The CountryForestry conversion data shows carbon offset limits needed, says Beef+LambIndependent research shows farmland sales driven by increase in carbon price.04 Aug 02:30 AM
The CountryUnknown coral species hauled up in bottom trawling netsBottom trawlers have hauled up 128 previously unknown species of coral.02 Aug 11:13 PM
The CountryDoC to investigate rare orchid's mysterious reproductionRangers and a research team looking at how to save swamp helmet orchids in Whangamarino01 Aug 10:25 PM
The CountryFarmers continue fourth-generation battle against pest tussockCentral Otago is a perfect breeding ground for Nassella's windborne seeds.29 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryVets 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."28 Jul 09:00 PM
The CountrySecond kauri dieback offender fined for entering closed tracksDamon Gojack pleaded guilty after he was issued several trespass notices.27 Jul 06:32 AM
The CountryFonterra to phase out coal use at Otago cheese plantStirling will be coal free and using wood biomass to fire the site by August next year.26 Jul 09:45 PM
The CountryTeamwork vital for improving local waterwaysDave Ashby and Cam Henderson reflect on their service to Waimakariri Water Zone Committee.26 Jul 09:00 PM
The CountryUsing wild cats to control pests 'misguided'Plan to release wild cats on to rural properties to manage pests labelled a "disaster".26 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPlans to trap wildlife predators around WhanganuiChris Smith and Milly Mitchell-Anyon want co-ordinated predator trapping in Whanganui.25 Jul 05:01 PM
The CountryNew scheme aims to reduce impact of possums, mustelids and ratsProject aims to eradicate predators from the three main peninsulas in Bay of Islands23 Jul 04:00 AM
The CountryPharmaceuticals company fined $28,000 for modifying, taking water from wetlandsTairāwhiti Pharmaceuticals convicted of modifying and taking water from Te Whare Wetlands.23 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGary Taylor: Some FAQs about farmers' concernsOpinion: Tractor rallies have highlighted farmer frustration, but what is really going on?23 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryDOC: What Kiwis really think about the 'great' outdoorsDOC feels pressured by growing appetite for limits on natural places.21 Jul 05:28 AM
The CountryCouncil's role in river waste dumping 'extraordinarily embarrassing'The council did not initially say it had faced censure over the incident.21 Jul 02:12 AM
The CountryArchimedes pump will provide safe passage for eels as it deals with flood waterMangawhero pump station the first of five pump upgrades for the Waikato.20 Jul 07:08 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: The organics mythOpinion: Is organic food really kinder to the environment, safer and healthier?20 Jul 01:45 AM
