The CountryNgāi Tahu, Otago Fish & Game partnership formalised"We are both intensely interested in protecting the natural character of waterways".05 Aug 03:03 AM
The CountryAussie initiative to help agribusinesses deal with food wasteAustralians are throwing out nearly 300kg of food per person per year.05 Aug 02:30 AM
The CountryHatching a plan: How a Hawke's Bay trust took kiwi survival rates from 5 per cent to 72 per centSixty-two kiwi eggs were taken from Hawke's Bay nests. It's reaped big rewards.05 Aug 01:07 AM
The CountryDairy farmer fined $40,000 after effluent runs into Pomahaka RiverGreen discharge was seen entering the water, affecting clarity of river and its tributary.04 Aug 10:15 PM
The CountryComment: Pinning down politicians on climate changeComment: We should make the most of the two election cycles in which we find ourselves.01 Aug 10:30 PM
The CountryKerikeri man calls for ban on controversial orchard sprayJohn Levers says 'cowboy operators' flout rules by spraying near roads and on windy days.01 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryBiosecurity NZ sends stink bug warning to importersBiosecurity NZ concerned that some importers and shippers may be unaware of new rules.01 Aug 02:15 AM
The CountryThe New Zealand town where residents fear the waterSome locals say plans to improve the safety of drinking water won't restore trust.31 Jul 08:21 PM
The CountryRolling with the climate changesFinancier Rabobank is urging farmers to have their say on climate change legislation.30 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy SAFE may have gone too far in winter grazing criticismDamien O'Connor on whether the latest winter grazing photos are "fake news".30 Jul 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRebecca Howard: What's the cost to dairy of going green?COMMENT: Fonterra, Synlait and A2 Milk face various cost impacts.29 Jul 05:00 AM
The CountryRook sightings cause ORC to keep 'open mind' about populationRooks can inflict thousands of dollars' of damage to Otago's grain and new grass crops.29 Jul 04:00 AM
The CountryGroup that opposed Auckland 1080 drop must pay $40k in court costsThe court ruled its case was "legally without substance", and based on opinion not fact.29 Jul 02:58 AM
The CountryEnvironmentalists target winter cropping issuesCampaign launcher Angus Robson says he has seen things he felt he could not walk past.29 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy going vegan won't help you save the planetDr Jacqueline Rowarth, a vegetarian, says vegans haven't done the calculations.29 Jul 01:00 AM
OpinionDr Jacqueline Rowarth: If veganism is the answer, what was the question?Comment: Are you really saving the planet by becoming a vegan?26 Jul 03:45 AM
The CountryTenure agreement reached for Canterbury high country stationTenure review agreement reached for North Canterbury high country station, Island Hills.26 Jul 01:00 AM
The CountryYoung Farmer passionate about environmentRobert Barry's environmental work has won him several accolades and a new job.25 Jul 01:30 AM
The CountryErosion closes Rob Roy Glacier trackFlying by helicopter will be the only way to visit Rob Roy Glacier for several months.24 Jul 10:45 PM
The CountryForest & Bird files Environment Court appealCall for more protection of endangered birds under Northland's Regional Plan.24 Jul 10:30 PM
The CountryFocus on climate change at heart of major RMA shake-upThe Government has unveiled plans for revisions to the Resource Management Act.23 Jul 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy to kiwifruit: Is this the way of the future?Craigmore boss says dairy may be 'out of favour' but not under threat from horticulture.23 Jul 04:30 AM
The CountryZero carbon target will cost farmers, raise pricesLong terms costs likely to rise as carbon price and costs of emissions mitigation rose.22 Jul 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryClimate Voices: 15 Kiwis' hopes and fears in a warming worldFifteen Kiwis, in their own words, voice their hopes and fears for a warming world.19 Jul 09:22 AM
The CountryShare sale 'last chance' for irrigation companySale of shares would raise more equity, but also represented the last of the water.18 Jul 11:45 PM
The CountryAerial 1080 drop planned for head of Lake WakatipuDrop to control soaring rat numbers, stemming from the beech forest's ''mega mast''.18 Jul 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy farmers say they should be exempt from heavy vehicle greenhouse gas fee"It's not okay to invent a new tax for those who have no alternatives," says Fed Farmers.17 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryEmissions standoff lift a positive step, say farmersHawke's Bay farmers pleased greenhouse gas discussions a step in the right direction.17 Jul 01:43 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryJacinda Ardern on farmers, climate change and GMWhat the PM thinks about emissions pricing plans, EVs and the Greens.17 Jul 01:00 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: How can 5pc be a pass rate for emissions deal?COMMENT: NZ can't do much, compared to China, India, and America.16 Jul 08:30 PM
The CountryETS for agriculture equals economic pain for citiesUrban dwellers in for a rough economic ride if agriculture is forced into ETS.16 Jul 06:08 AM
The CountryEV policy could subsidise unsafe cars: NationalThe Government and Opposition have clashed over claims about car safety.16 Jul 03:39 AM
The CountryNorthland tracks closed to protect kauriTen tracks have been closed permanently to protect kauri from dieback.15 Jul 08:40 PM
The CountryClimate change's 'thermal squeeze' hurting our birdsA "thermal squeeze" is driving threatened birds to higher, colder pockets of NZ's forests.15 Jul 08:04 PM
