The CountryChanges made to winter grazing regulations"It comes down to sensible application of necessary regulations," says Damien O'Connor.26 Aug 01:04 AM
The CountryDirty water: Auckland golf resort fined over wastewater discharge'This... negligent pollution is completely unacceptable, but also completely avoidable.'25 Aug 11:03 PM
The CountryField day focuses on farm environmental issuesFarmers shared information on environment, good management and better farming practices.25 Aug 10:35 PM
The CountryDamien O'Connor defends winter grazing decisionsMinister of Agriculture on how freshwater reforms could affect winter grazing practices.25 Aug 03:45 AM
The CountryCHB enthusiast tracks return of bellbirds"My grandfather could remember kiwi running around his hut," says farmer Rob McClean.25 Aug 01:28 AM
The CountryFarmer proposes tractor trek to Parliament over freshwater regulationsDriven by "frustration and lack of hope", farmer Bryce McKenzie is mooting a tractor trek.25 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryFarmers take proactive approach to water qualityWanaka Catchment Group made up of 15 large properties that drain into Lake Wanaka.24 Aug 11:52 PM
The CountryCouncil to prosecute meat processorRāhui on Hāwera's Tawhiti Stream to remain until it is returned to full health.24 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFloating wetland to be removed from Lake RotoruaAccess to boat ramp and adjacent parking area at Motutara Point will close for the work.24 Aug 01:30 AM
The CountryMatariki planting days sow seeds for communityHinewai Ormsby and husband Cam grow native plants and hold annual community planting days.23 Aug 08:02 PM
The CountryResults of water tests capture farmer interestStarted in 2017, the Rangitīkei Rivers Catchment Collective is still growing.23 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryListen: Andrew Hoggard on proposed winter grazing regulationsFeds pres is worried proposed restrictions will bring "a hell of a lot of paperwork".21 Aug 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTwo dairy farms want enough water for nearly half of AucklandGreenpeace says Aucklanders should be the first cab off the rank for Waikato water.20 Aug 06:07 AM
The CountryPossum increase leads to proposed aerial blitzProposed possum control programme in Akatarawa Forest.19 Aug 02:17 AM
The CountryCall to firmer action over effluent spillsBarrie Wills wants prosecution allowed for effluent spillage on highways & public places.18 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryHorizons' biodiversity spend to become contestableCouncillors decide criteria and desired outcomes from biodiversity funding.14 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWhat Covid 19 lockdown would mean for farmersFederated Farmers president says common sense and having a plan will help.14 Aug 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'People are angry': Mounties speak out on methyl bromideForestry export industry seeks reduction in coming standards to avoid economic loss14 Aug 02:23 AM
The CountryThree Waikato farmers fined for illegal effluent dischargeThree farmers have been fined a total of $116,100 for illegally discharging farm effluent.13 Aug 08:50 PM
The CountryNorthland conservationist recalls 40 years of saving pōhutukawaNorthland conservationist recalls 40 years of saving pōhutukawa.13 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryMurray McKenzie after returning to Whangamata helped the Allisons to plant trees on their farmThe Hobbiton film landscaper who delayed returning to work to plant 6500 native trees.12 Aug 11:09 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhere the wildings are: SWAT team tackles growing weed problemPines are useful in the right place but rogue ones are taking over the region's habitat12 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryGreens' Coromandel candidate gutted by mining decision'Waihi could be a centre for retrieving and recycling precious metals from e-waste.'12 Aug 07:21 PM
The CountryRegenerative farming event popularKaikoura's first regenerative farming event has been declared a roaring success.12 Aug 03:04 AM
The CountryDefence Force called in to help rare fairy ternsDefence Force called in to help Northland's rare fairy terns11 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountrySquawk of the town: Gull invasion in OamaruReport complied for Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage about red-billed gull problems.10 Aug 09:17 PM
The CountryPopular insecticides harm birds in the USStudy on the effects of neonicotinoids on birds in the US from 2008–2014.10 Aug 08:52 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAsbestos confirmed in Waimana River dumpingThe roofing was found in the water at Wardlaw Glade, Waimana just over two weeks ago.10 Aug 03:22 AM
The CountryVanishing nature: Can NZ turn its biodiversity tragedy around by 2050?Govt moves to turn around NZ's rampant biodiversity loss with ambitious 30-year strategy.09 Aug 10:16 PM
The CountryŌtaki College is now using renewable energy from solar panelsRevenue from the generated electricity will go back into more community projects.09 Aug 07:30 PM
The CountryExpert witnesses to meet before Horizons' plan change hearingsHorizons' One Plan submissions on nitrogen leaching will be heard in October.09 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryDrinking water study raises fresh concern over intensive farmingParts of NZ sourcing drinking water from rivers regularly polluted with harmful pathogens.09 Aug 12:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionElla Jensen: Embracing tech to reduce the farming footprintIt is time to re-open a nation-wide dialogue on the use of genetic technologies.08 Aug 01:00 AM
