'Alarming' BOP study finds microplastic in every sample
The discovery comes after the Government announced it would ban some plastic by 2025.
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Mussel-ing in: Battle to save 'eco-system engineers' from sea star invasion
One PhD student said sea stars are threatening mussels in Ōhiwa Harbour.
Environmentalist off to Southland to monitor winter grazing
Angus Robson says he's looking for improvements, as well as "the extreme stuff".
Advocate says some farmers still slipping up with winter grazing
Angus Robson will travel to Southland to monitor winter grazing practices again this year.
14,000 football fields: study shows scale of NZ's recent wetland loss
Despite protections, loss of NZ's "natural kidneys" has continued at pace in recent years.
PM gets NZ's biggest solar farm under way
The first panel of the 16MW solar farm was bolted on by PM Jacinda Ardern today.
Three Waters 'extremely costly and unfair' - Judith Collins
National leader had strong words for the Govt and her own party on The Country.
Stern response to activist's winter grazing post
Winter grazing in Southland is once again in the spotlight.
Rare robins bob bobbin' along
Hopes are high for the re-establishment of North Island robins in Turitea Reserve.
Fisheries Minister David Parker seeks advice on rule change for pink maomao
Rahui in place for elusive reef species being targeted on the Coromandel and elsewhere.
Cats and stoats wipe out 40% of tagged kea population
New research reveals grim toll predators are having on the alpine parrot in one region.
Wetland rules 'have gone too far', Parker admits
Minister says difficulty fixing wetland problem underlines why RMA needs changing.
DoC and Fonterra fighting to eliminate pest fish in local lake
Department of Conservation and Fonterra are on a mission to keep Lake Ruatuna free of koi.
SNAs here, there and everywhere on West Coast – maps suggest
West Coast mayors this month appealed to the Government to rethink its SNA rules.
Female wallaby killed in North Otago's Kakanui Range
A single female could introduce a breeding population to an area.
Developers warn septic tank overflow now classed as wetland, hurting housing supply
New rules capture farm tracks as wetlands.
James Shaw on those 'Pākehā farmers'
James Shaw asked to clarify "group of Pākehā farmers from down south" comment.
Feral rabbits could be shot as hunting dog gets invite
Pets to pests: Rabbits running rampant in Auckland Domain could be shot.
Gentle giant's numbers boosted as more wētāpunga released in Bay
'Finally insects are grabbing the limelight. They are the ones that run the planet.'
Waipipi Wind Farm opens on time, under budget
The farm's turbines are the biggest in New Zealand for both rotors and generators.
Farmer uses regenerative techniques to combat high nitrate levels
David Birkett grows crops including wheat and vege seeds on 200 hectares near Leeston.
Farmers worried as DoC cancels river flat grazing licence
DoC says cancellation not a precedent for other river flat licences in South Westland.
Using tech both old and new to tackle wallaby nuisance
Dama wallabies are spreading from Rotorua to the Waikato.
Two Rotorua lakes to be avoided due to algal bloom
Recent tests have confirmed algal bloom activity in Lake Ōkaro.
Acclaimed film director James Cameron laments NZ's worker shortage
The filmmaker was unable to expand his vegetable growing business due to staff shortages.
Saving our taonga: How are endangered species faring?
Up to $3.5 million is spent each year to protect five species alone.
Toxic waste 'under considerable threat' if coast erosion trend continues
Coastal mapping has shown 30 to 40 metres of erosion since about the year 2010.
Group says it's time to review activities around waterways
Farmers have been receptive to the idea of working together on water quality.
Drone footage shows possum-damage in Coromandel Forest
Department of Conservation photos show need of predator control to protect native species.
Govt taxing tradies to subsidise Teslas - David Seymour
"Let's be clear – this is a new tax," ACT Leader David Seymour says.
'You won't get there on one charge'
Waitomo sheep and beef farmer says EVs not ready for farm work just yet.
Agriculture tops Otago emissions - Report
Otago contributed 6.9% to NZ's emissions in one year despite being only 5% of population.
Weaving living history on Mauao: 80-100yo oaks to go so stream can flow again
The area will be replanted with harakeke varieties unique to the area and used for weaving