The CountryNew Milford Track hut cost blows out to more than $3mThe new 40-bed Mintaro Hut was originally estimated to cost $1.8 million.22 Oct 09:16 PM
The CountryOne million trees planted near RotoruaThe project began after the Covid-19 rāhui.22 Oct 08:43 PM
The CountryMajor changes unlikely to new freshwater rules – WCRC chief executive"It's likely to be tweaks rather than anything substantive," CEO of WCRC says.22 Oct 02:15 AM
The CountryOnce-a-day milking decision paying off for Kelso farmers"Now we don't have to worry as much anymore as the cows look after themselves."20 Oct 09:57 PM
The Country$25,000 grant to help save Northland's endangered tara iti/ fairy ternNZ's most endangered bird set for help in Northland.20 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryGrant for fairy tern protectionFoundation North contributes to saving the fairy tern.20 Oct 02:03 AM
The CountrySubmissions invited on Dunstan Downs conservationSubmissions on proposal where 9500ha of high country land could become conservation land.19 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryKea could learn to detect 1080 poison to keep them safeKea Conservation Trust patron Peter Hillary said the discovery was timely.13 Oct 08:30 PM
The CountryA falcon with a heart: Kārearea adopts ducklingsA New Zealand Falcon has been spotted exhibiting some very unusual behaviour.12 Oct 11:27 PM
The CountryFarmers share concerns with Labour leader Jacinda ArdernArdern says more work to be done with agriculture sector over freshwater policy reforms.12 Oct 08:15 PM
The CountryTauranga birdman's stories to take flight at Escape!Plenty of birds perplex with their calls, Paul Cuming says.10 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryNZ sheep and beef farms close to being carbon neutralKiwi sheep and beef farms already offsetting the majority of agricultural emissions.09 Oct 12:30 AM
The Country'He's on a personal crusade': Jane Smith slams David Parker's freshwater reformsNorth Otago farmer Smith has used the OIA for background on freshwater policy process.08 Oct 12:30 AM
The CountrySouthland tractor trekkers' protest at freshwater regulations"I just think it's time to make a stand. These rules ... are just stupid."06 Oct 09:39 PM
The CountryBushy Park to be extendedBushy Park Trust invites community to help in forest edge planting.06 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryShane Jones slams Greens over Lake Ōhau fire comments"I only hope that that comment spells doomsday for Eugenie and the Green Party."06 Oct 02:15 AM
The CountryFire risk management needs collaboration not 'cheap shots' - FedsFeds says its not looking for "free grazing" when it comes to fire risk vegetation.06 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryCollecting taonga species? Permits now required at Te Arawa lakesThe new bylaws apply to our native freshwater species, not trout.05 Oct 05:10 PM
The CountryWhanganui's carbon footprint revealedThe rural sector is unhappy with agriculture's perceived contribution to climate change.05 Oct 04:01 PM
The CountrySouthland's 'crazy weather' makes freshwater rules difficult to followSnow and flooding puts pressure on farmers to resow paddocks by November 1, says Feds.05 Oct 02:15 AM
The CountryLime business helps expand biodiversityNursery programme beside lime mining site germinates about 10,000 native seedlings.03 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryCommunity solar farms officially opened in ŌtakiMinisters James Shaw and Grant Robertson open solar farm.30 Sep 03:25 AM
The CountryWest Otago farmers 'ecstatic' with $3.7m Govt fundingPomahaka Water Care Group will step up a gear next month thanks to funding.27 Sep 11:21 PM
The CountryKiwi farmers identify pros and cons of conservationSheep & beef farmers see huge benefits, and key barriers, to native biodiversity on-farm.22 Sep 10:00 PM
The CountryComment: Bee health debate needs balanceComment: Conclusions about a matter as important as bee deaths must be non-biased.21 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryThe highs and lows of selling climate-friendly meatBenefits for farmers selling climate-friendly meat - if people are willing to pay for it.17 Sep 01:15 AM
The CountryTahr numbers: 'Leaving it up to hunters doesn't work'DoC released its 2020-2021 report on the control of Himalayan tahr yesterday.14 Sep 08:38 PM
The CountryBoost to clean up Central Otago waterwayGovernment joins forces with Central Otago communities to clean up waterways.14 Sep 01:51 AM
The CountryGrowers relish in Green Party's agriculture policy, but National opposesGreen Party agriculture policy given the green thumb by organic growers.13 Sep 11:50 PM
The CountryGreens warned fertiliser tax 'will create pressure on farmers'Green Party unveiled its agriculture policy in Canterbury at the weekend.13 Sep 08:28 PM
The Country'Wanaka's dirty little secret': Over a tonne of rubbish picked up along riverEverything from the remains of a horse to an old armchair were removed.12 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryOceania Dairy Ltd granted consents for controversial wastewater pipelineOceania Dairy Ltd allowed to build 7.5km pipeline to send treated wastewater into the sea.09 Sep 11:30 PM
