The CountryComment: Govt must step in to boost rural recyclingPlastic recycling plan must include agriculture before food basket becomes a waste basket.15 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryRiparian planting starts school's enviro projectThe student led project has started with the planting of 70 riparian trees and shrubs.14 Jul 10:56 PM
The CountryVolunteers turn wasteland into forestPlanting day part of a project to create a walkway and wildlife corridor through Kerikeri14 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAuckland river and stream faecal contamination 'widespread' - reportRivers in urban catchments had the poorest scores.13 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryWhat could smelter closure mean for rivers?What might reduced hydro generation mean for southern rivers?12 Jul 08:07 PM
The CountryFarmers dig deep at Regenerative Agriculture workshopsApproach "results in healthier livestock and happier farmers".12 Jul 07:41 PM
The CountryFirst shore plover chick hatches at Cape SanctuaryEight shore plover have successfully settled, and two breeding pairs established.09 Jul 03:32 AM
The CountryMore hot days, fewer frosts: how NZ's climate has already changedNZ is seeing five more extra-hot days a year than it did in 1950 - and fewer frosts.09 Jul 12:22 AM
The CountryCoromandel Town on boil water noticeA combination of problems has caused the treatment plant to suffer a breakdown.09 Jul 12:21 AM
The CountryGovt unveils latest tech for NZ's great pest wipe-outPredator-tracking camera and new poison among pest-busting tech just awarded nearly $2m.08 Jul 09:37 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: Millions of pink moths coming to backyardsScientists are planning mass airdrops of sterile moths. Made with funding from NZ On Air.08 Jul 09:00 PM
The CountryProject to restore parore to Tauranga HarbourProject Parore has support from Beef+Lamb New Zealand, DairyNZ, Zespri and NZ Avocado.08 Jul 05:55 PM
The CountryA stoatily different approach to ratting out pestsScientists now have a powerful new codebook to use against two notorious NZ killers.07 Jul 05:30 PM
The CountryClimate change major disruptor to seafood sector - reportClimate change could see migration of prized Kiwi species such as snapper and kingfish.07 Jul 03:42 AM
The CountryAerial catchment compliance checks to start in OtagoORC flying over region to check on forestry, farming and other land-use activities.07 Jul 12:00 AM
The CountryPM reveals $162m plan for cleaner waterways, 2000 jobsInterest-free Govt loans for small businesses will also continue until end of the year.05 Jul 01:36 AM
The CountryMoerewa residents angry about new meatworks boilerMaori settlement concerned about air quality from new boiler at freezing works.03 Jul 07:00 PM
The CountrySilent nights lead to kiwi delight: Birds confirmed in CoromandelThere is thought to be at least two breeding pairs in there.03 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRescue team save 18 kiwi from drought-stricken islandFourteen kiwi died on the Motuora kiwi creche island during the drought.03 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryLabour MPs drop in to inform and consult on carbon farmingLabour consults with the Tararua District Council on the issue of Carbon Farming.02 Jul 05:30 PM
The CountryOpinion: Measurable limits on nitrogen and phosphorus a must to protect waterways ecologyRegenerative agriculture over unsustainable dependence on synthetic nitrogen fertiliser.02 Jul 03:36 AM
The CountryTe Awamutu Rotary volunteer with wetland trustTe Awamutu Rotary Club have collaborated with the National Wetland Trust of New Zealand.01 Jul 10:00 PM
The CountryWhangārei Heads to become possum free by 2025Whangārei Heads could become first bit of mainland in region to be possum free.30 Jun 07:00 PM
The CountryTahr Foundation and Forest and Bird butt heads over cullingHunters and conservationists are fighting over DoC's proposed tahr culling programme.30 Jun 03:00 AM
The CountryTomato red spider mite pest discovered in NZ for first timeTwo populations Tetranychus evansi found near Auckland Airport and in Pakuranga.30 Jun 02:45 AM
The CountryMore than 5000 natives planted in Kiwitea catchmentNative planting in the Kiwitea catchment enhances the waterways.29 Jun 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDog attack on national icon: Five kiwi deadThe dead kiwi were found in the Signals Rd area near Ōkaihau.29 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryWaitio Stream field trip for EIT studentsShade Smith explained to the students about how best to collect a water sample.28 Jun 07:00 PM
The CountryFarming v Forestry: Carbon credit policy 'idealistic'Whanganui hill country farmer says Government is missing "the big picture"25 Jun 03:20 AM
The CountryIncreased dolphin protection plan 'a bitter pill to swallow' - fisherPlans to protect Māui dolphins another kick in the guts say commercial fishers.25 Jun 02:50 AM
The CountryComment: Rushed emissions trading reform adds uncertaintyFederated Farmers is disappointed to see recent ETS legislation.24 Jun 07:30 PM
BDBDThe CountryOil, gas permits exempted from Maui dolphin protectionsNew restrictions proposed to protect Maui and Hector's dolphins.24 Jun 05:20 AM
The CountryPest control force: Whangamatā volunteers back on trackPair back combating pests taking over in lockdown while volunteers were unable to get out.24 Jun 02:45 AM
