Latest from TCN - Environment

Big stink: 17 charges laid against golf course for sewage dumping

Hidden cameras understood to be involved in case resulting in charges

On the hunt with a trapper: 'You have to think like a possum to kill a possum'

"Possums are fussy eaters. They only eat the best of the best."

Government support for Southland farmers

Damien O'Connor announces Thriving Southland Change and Innovation Project.

Hints of financial aid for farmers

Financial support for Farm Environment Plans could come in next year's budget.

NZ's top noses defending Bay of Islands wildlife

Nineteen highly-trained conservation dogs have been sniffing around the Bay of Islands.

Possible E. coli contamination: Two-year-old fighting for her life

Dangers of drinking private drinking water supplies highlighted.

Local Focus: Catfish Killas reel in additional help

Killing catfish is their business and business is good. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tauranga man's battle to save Pāpāmoa dunes

Protecting our dunes is the first step to a great summer on the beach.

Leighton Smith: Where has the National Party gone?

Comment: 'Lack of political spine and blind to what used to be their core constituency.'

Central Otago rabbit numbers 'as bad as ever'

"I think it is bordering on an explosion and they are as bad as I have seen them"

Changes recommended for winter grazing practices

Taskforce made 11 recommendations to improve animal welfare in intensive winter grazing.

Environmental group helps Kaiate Falls clean up their act

From stomach bugs to belly flops - environmentalists are cleaning up the Kaiate Falls.

Deer hunters decry 1080 drops over food safety risk

Hunters concerned venison meat from deer killed in 1080 area will be dangerous to consume.

Security for Otago farmers unclear amid water plans

Some Otago farmers could be left with "unbankable" irrigation schemes.

Pest gets into Ohaupo wetland reserve

National Wetland Trust volunteers and staff are still determining how the pest got in.

Todd Muller: Farmers want to be heard

Comment: Protesters last week didn't deserve to be dismissed as rednecks.