Latest from TCN - Environment

Commercial fishers 'breaking the law' - Forest & Bird

A Fisheries NZ report found a level of underreporting of bycatch in the industry.

Govt 'not taking any chances' with African Swine Fever

"We're doing everything we can to protect our pork industry" says Damien O'Connor.

Bay of Plenty company fined for stormwater discharges

A Bay of Plenty firm has been fined for illegal stormwater discharges from its worksite.

1000-plus boat hulls checked in Northland

Vessels checked include recreational boats, fishing vessels and barges.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: The moral dilemma facing vegans

Comment: Animal welfare or climate change? Dr Rowarth and Dr Coles investigate.

Rare dotterel chicks roaming Matapōuri beach

Several dotterel chicks have hatched at Matapōuri, adding to a successful breeding season.

Effectiveness of rabbit poisoning unclear at Dunstan Hospital

Control measures introduced after rabbit holes and droppings were found on the grounds.

Why tiny mice pose a big headache for NZ's war on pests

The toll of mice on a remote island shows why their threat to NZ must be taken seriously.

Kiwi kids learn how to keep pests out

More than 1000 Scouts learned the importance of biosecurity at Mystery Creek Jamboree.

American students spend holiday volunteering in Rotorua forest

United States visitor arrivals to New Zealand rose by 6.6 per cent last year.

Albatross dies after being found on beach with plastic bottle in its stomach

Whirinaki Beach albatross emaciated and likely starved due to 500ml bottle obstruction.

Ruakākā resident upset about council's seawall plan

Several pōhutukawa trees might be removed to build the seawall along Princes Rd.

New app a 'win-win for farmers and the environment'

"Don't Muddy the Water" app expected to be publicly available from February 2020.

Puketi forest walk helps eradicate pests

Bay News for January 15

Best of 2019: Something in the water: Why locals are unhappy with Whanganui Prison

Zinc, copper, nitrogen, phosphorus and E. coli found in water.

Beach battle: Fence of steel poles erected to protect wildlife refuge

The fence required resource consent from the Northland Regional Council under the RMA.