James Shaw on the Climate Change Commission report
Climate Change Minister says farmers can remain productive with fewer animals.
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DairyNZ: Commission advice remains a big ask for farmers
DairyNZ CEO says farmers already world leaders at producing emissions efficient products.
Pest seaweed products set to hit export market
The Waikaitu project has created a revenue stream from a pest product.
Researchers identify levels that cause harm
Research identifies safe levels of nutrients in New Zealand waterways.
Climate goal sees broad support, differing views on how to get there
Policies like no petrol cars from 2035 and fewer cows have copped criticism.
Climate change report: End petrol car imports by 2032
New report says petrol car imports would need to be wound down by 2032.
Foveaux Strait oysters: Results of parasite testing to be shared in meetings
Community meetings to be held in Southland this week as part of the biosecurity response.
'Jobs for Nature' team helps and monitors region's native fish
Young conservationists move across region monitoring and aiding native fish species.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: The methane muddle
Opinion: Methane reduction isn't just up to agriculture.
'Eradication is possible': Wallaby control efforts boosted in Otago
Otago Regional Council optimistic it can achieve its long-term goal of eradication.
Kāeo says no to SNA plan in big meeting turnout
Locals say the SNA plan discourages people already striving to protect native habitats.
Canada geese at Huntly's Lake Hakanoa off death row - for now
Waikato District Council investigating other methods to control the geese population.
Study finds indigenous fungus may help to control wilding pines
Wilding pines are one of the country's most ecologically damaging weed species.
Canterbury floods: Farmers stocktake of damage
Receding floodwaters reveal devastating cost of floods to farmlands.
Study finds farming greener more important than eating less meat and dairy
Efficient meat and dairy farming needed to curb methane emissions, study finds.
Prickly problem: Why we can't 'parachute' hedgehogs home to UK
The prickly pests are due to be culled, despite calls to fly them home to Britain.
Deer industry leader warns of 'government intrusion'
Govt intrusions cause "anxiety and confusion" for deer farmers, says DINZ board chairman.
Otago Regional Council to monitor winter grazing practices from air
ORC to take note of any high-risk sites and follow up with on-the-ground inspection.
Lake Horowhenua clean-up closer to reality
Horizons has bought a farm allowing it to build a wetland that will improve water quality.
Deadly fungus myrtle rust found in Christchurch
Myrtle rust infects many of New Zealand's native plants and bad infections can be deadly.
Mangrove removal volunteers doing it their way
A volunteer displays a medal from one council beside an infringement letter from another.
Oxford wetland to be protected
Environment Canterbury, QEII Trust working with landowner to enhance ecological habitat.
Two rare tāiko rescued and released on Raglan's Mt Karioi
DoC sends two tāiko back on seasonal journey after the rare seabirds crash-landed.
Four kiwi killed by vehicles in Northland
Kiwi being killed by vehicles on Northland roads as numbers climb.
Study links nitrate levels to preterm births, calls for 'precautionary approach'
The current safe concentration of nitrate in New Zealand is 11.3 milligrams.
DoC excited about rediscovery of carnivorous plant
Threatened plant survey reveals good news for yellow bladderwort.
Grey-faced petrel spotted around Oākura
Grey-faced petrels have been spotted around Oākura.
Kauri dieback cash 'not enough to save forest giants'
Budget 'virtually abandons' Tāne Mahuta and other kauri to the disease, advocate says.
Smelly red seaweed returns to Waipū Cove
Red algal bloom still a mystery to Waipū locals and NRC staff.
Budget 2021: Govt puts $28m into war against kauri killer
Govt spending $28m at effort to stop as-yet incurable disease killing NZ's iconic kauri.
Southland farmer says winter grazing needs careful planning
Southland farmer Ewen Mathieson has some top tips for winter grazing.
Welcome to Rotorua Raukura and Zephyr
It means there could potentially be three eggs laid each year, per pair.
Kiwi beekeepers celebrate World Bee Day today
Recent figures showed New Zealand had 10,340 registered beekeepers.
Signs of success for weevil introduced to control weed
The weevil has established on a Rangitīkei farm; the next stage is to breed and spread it.