The CountryFreshwater meetings: Hundreds turn out to hear Feds' concerns"We are very concerned for the future of Mid Canterbury" - Ashburton meeting told.23 Oct 02:15 AM
The CountryFreshwater package raising concernsFarmer worried about negative impact on livelihoods, stress levels and mental wellbeing.23 Oct 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCommunity efforts bring back birdsongA weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.23 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryGood news and bad news for organic farmingUK scientists look into impacts of switching to organic farming on emissions.22 Oct 11:00 PM
The Country'Unattainable' methane goal will weigh heavy on farmers - Feds"The government has missed a golden opportunity to take its farmers along with them".22 Oct 08:30 PM
The CountryRook bait lost from chopper near Wairoa: Public warned not to touch itMembers of the public are warned not to touch the rook bait if found.22 Oct 07:10 PM
The CountryFish being fed plastics in NZ pollution studyScientists are learning about how microplastics affect fish – by feeding it to them.22 Oct 01:36 AM
The CountryMethane range 'stuffs the NZ Ag sector' says Todd MullerMethane time frame "ludicrous" and water policy "a calamity" says National's Ag spokesman.22 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Freshwater reforms a concern on the farmEditorial: Still waters run deep and cleaning the waters can cause deep resentment.21 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat a proposed change would mean for Rotorua boatiesThe Lakes Water Quality Society wants to introduce a clean boat certification programme.21 Oct 06:00 AM
The CountryZero Carbon Bill: Methane targets untouched despite strong lobbyingEnvironmentalists and farmers wanted the methane target to be fixed, not a range21 Oct 02:31 AM
The Country'It must be a moving carpet of rats on the forest floor'Makarora Valley volunteers said this was the worst year for rats they had ever seen.21 Oct 12:00 AM
The CountryHawke's Bay welcomes five more kākāHawke's Bay's kākā population is growing, with five birds released on Sunday.20 Oct 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryShould we sell our water?Is Whanganui wise to sell its water, or is it a resource we should be exploiting?18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryWhy you may not want to swim in our lakes this summerWhanganui's favourite lakes are all in some degree of trouble - with no easy fixes.18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryMethane reducing cattle feed one step closerThe project could be a game-changer for farmers in NZ and around the world.18 Oct 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSam McIvor: Freshwater proposals need to be fairer to farmersComment: Proposals will penalise farming systems with the lightest environmental touch.17 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryHow this dairy farmer became a keen kiwi conservationistHow Jane Hutchings went from "total townie" to dairy farmer and kiwi conservationist.17 Oct 12:15 AM
The CountryKauri unearthed at building site may hold ancient secretsKauri unearthed at a West Auckland building site may yield major climate change insights.16 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryNapier's toilet flushing woes: Councillor calls for change as estuary threatened again by downpour"We just can't go on like this. This is deja vu."16 Oct 04:35 AM
The CountryNine groups call on Govt to get tough on water pollutionNine groups call on Govt to set tougher standards to clean up NZ's lakes and rivers.16 Oct 04:16 AM
The CountryMichael Laws says magpies a danger to Cromwell residents"One day they will kill someone - it's as simple as that.''16 Oct 12:15 AM
The CountryDairy farm fined $42,000 for clearing indigenous vegetationCompany was "extremely remorseful" and had engaged ecologist to mitigate actions.15 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryNanotechnology solutions explored in agricultural sectorResearch on nanotechnology to increase productivity and reduce environmental impact.15 Oct 07:25 PM
The CountrySurge of complaints over effluent dischargesWaikato Regional Council has been investigating eight complaints.15 Oct 01:45 AM
The CountryGovernment on high alert for stink bugsBiosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor is warning travelling Kiwis to be vigilant.14 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryEnvironment Court backs Lindis River farmersTarras farmer said the ruling was Central Otago's "Erin Brockovich moment".11 Oct 12:48 AM
The CountryRowarth: Economists urgently needed in freshwater plansComment: How much are people prepared to pay for clean waterways?08 Oct 09:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryLet's join forces on climate change, says visiting Dutch PMNew Zealand and the Netherlands join forces in taking action against climate change08 Oct 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSir Graham Henry: Stay on the ball for kiwi survivalCOMMENT: The kiwi population has been declining at a rate of 2 per cent every year.07 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryIconic lakes wastewater plan hits snagApplication to discharge wastewater overflows into scenic lakes, rivers faces opposition.07 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryWhy NZ urgently must keep a better watch on its oceansScientists propose new initiative to keep closer tabs on our fast-changing ocean estate.06 Oct 09:51 PM
The CountryFive-year braided rivers research project launchedLincoln Agritech awarded $8 million for programme to study water lost on braided rivers.06 Oct 07:53 PM
The CountryOrganic contaminants detected in two-thirds of NZ wellsLow levels of organic contaminants have been found in two thirds of the country's wells.06 Oct 06:30 PM
