The CountryVilla Maria winery trials native plants as alternative to herbicidesHawke's Bay winery trials show plants have not affected vine vegetative growth so far.13 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGood omens: Kaituna's freshwater flows return to estuary'The current literally personifies the lifeforce coming from the Kaituna.'12 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryRegion's rivers and streams nearing record low levelsWith no significant rain forecast, rural communities are urged to prepare.12 Feb 07:08 PM
The CountryRio Tinto blasted by Environment Minister David ParkerMinister says company has 'outrageously' attempted to avoid cleaning up its own mess.12 Feb 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTwo farms fined nearly $75,000 for effluent dischargesFonterra clamps down on non-compliant Northland dairy farms by stopping milk collection.12 Feb 04:28 PM
The CountryFreshwater fish becoming stressed and dying in hot temperatures in Hawke's BayIt's not just people struggling in the hot temperatures, the fish are feeling it too12 Feb 02:25 AM
The CountryThe Big Dry: Aucklanders on tank water 'getting desperate' as shortage bites"It has become a health, human rights issue."10 Feb 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDogged defence force: NZ's four-legged wildlife protectorsMeet the front line of New Zealand's defence against millions of insatiable killers.10 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryApplication to discharge into iconic lakes droppedQueenstown-Lakes District Council drops application to discharge wastewater overflows.10 Feb 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhere nature takes precedence – tackling pests on Hen and ChicksA group of four heads out to the archipelago for 10 days at a time to eradicate weeds.08 Feb 04:00 AM
The CountryPredator patrol brings back native birdsongNew Plymouth District Council is calling for volunteers to help eradicate predators.04 Feb 08:55 PM
The CountryComment: War on wilding pines deserves more fundingComment: Doing the control work on wilding pines now is an investment in the future.04 Feb 01:30 AM
The CountrySolar power provides off-grid options for farmersMore rural landowners considering solar energy as cost-effective way to power their farms.04 Feb 12:00 AM
The CountryRisk of pest plant restricts removal of material from Tukituki RiverTo prevent the spread, soil, silt and gravel can no longer be removed from the river.03 Feb 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTauranga housewife admits breaching biosecurity rulesPlans to start her own plant business prompted a woman to illegally import cuttings.03 Feb 04:00 AM
The CountryThousands petition for greater seabird protectionMore than 14,000 seabirds are estimated to be killed by commercial fishers every year.02 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryDogs die after eating algae from Masterton's Waipoua RiverTwo dogs have died after eating toxic algae from a Wairarapa river.02 Feb 02:15 AM
The CountryMPI catches 14 fruit flies in a year at a cost of $18mAuckland's fruit fly response has come in just under budget.30 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom the frontline of the Australian bushfires: DOC Ranger Karen Ismay motivated by teamwork"The scale is amazing. When I left I heard the fires were twice the size of Switzerland."29 Jan 11:01 PM
The CountryEndangered eels taken from Wop WopsLongfin eels were taken from Norsewood's Wop Wops Wetland Park early yesterday morning.29 Jan 05:02 PM
The CountrySwimmers beware: Toxic algae on the riseBeware of toxic algae while swimming this summer.29 Jan 04:24 AM
The CountryEPA may reassess pesticide linked to honeybee declinesEPA finds grounds to reassess substances containing controversial pesticide in NZ.28 Jan 10:40 PM
The CountryClimate change: Kiwi winemakers may have to swap grape varietiesResearch finds wine growing regions could shrink by half due to rising temperatures.28 Jan 03:15 AM
The CountryFour of the six whitebait species at risk or decliningGovernment seeks people's views on changes to whitebait fishing rules.27 Jan 07:05 PM
The CountryNorthlanders told to respect the fire ban by not lighting rubbish firesA spate of scrub fires across Northland has put firefighters on high alert.27 Jan 04:00 PM
The Country$1.55m of Government funding to go towards review of Hawke's Bay waterNapier has been blighted by regular "dirty water events" over the past two years.27 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryCosts to fill water tanks rise in drought-hit CoromandelThe cost of filling private water tanks in the Coromandel jumps as the big dry continues.25 Jan 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPattrick Smellie: Fish farm objections smell like seabed miningHuge difference between salmon farm and undersea mining op, but parallels are emerging.24 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHelp, someone's roof dumped in freshwater streamA weekly round-up of community news and events from the mighty Kaipara District.24 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryTraveller cleans up CHB highwayHelmut's wish is to see that others have stepped up to continue his cleanup.23 Jan 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBy the numbers: How Tauranga's soaring demand resulted in water banWater restrictions are on the cards for Tauranga and the Western Bay.23 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryCommercial fishers 'breaking the law' - Forest & BirdA Fisheries NZ report found a level of underreporting of bycatch in the industry.23 Jan 03:07 AM
The CountryGovt 'not taking any chances' with African Swine Fever"We're doing everything we can to protect our pork industry" says Damien O'Connor.23 Jan 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBay of Plenty company fined for stormwater dischargesA Bay of Plenty firm has been fined for illegal stormwater discharges from its worksite.23 Jan 12:58 AM
