The CountryToxic algae found in North Otago riverPhormidium can be fatal to dogs and causes skin rashes and nausea in humans.12 Apr 01:00 AM
The CountryKepler Farm wins Farm Environment awardSheep and beef property managed by Travis Leslie and Catriona Cunningham.11 Apr 10:45 PM
The CountryGovernment monitoring dry Clutha districtDamien O'Connor says monitoring will continue so Govt is ready to "step in if required".10 Apr 11:30 PM
The CountryFears for native birds as mega-mast loomsIncreased number of rats and stoats in Wainuiomata could spell trouble for native birds.10 Apr 01:33 AM
The CountryWhite Rock Mains wins Farm Environment awardDuncan and Tina Mackintosh recognised for their determination to help the environment.09 Apr 09:00 PM
The CountryPolice Minister to farmers: set up your own pest-control businessThe Government ban on semi-automatics includes strict exemptions for pest control.09 Apr 02:28 AM
The CountryPCE report a climate change curve ballComment: Sound science and elegant logic underpin Simon Upton's recommendations09 Apr 01:33 AM
The CountryMotukawanui Island among top global conservation hopesNorthland island been listed alongside the Galapagos Islands in conservation importance.08 Apr 01:00 AM
The CountryORC slammed over Queenstown bunny boomLong-time local farmers and rural residents say the problem's never been worse.07 Apr 09:30 PM
The CountryDump wash out 'a coastal eco-disaster'Forest & Bird sad central Government urgently needed to step in and provide leadership.03 Apr 10:30 PM
The CountryReport card on NZ's vanishing nature: Must try harderMore work urgently needed to arrest decline of NZ's vanishing nature, report finds.03 Apr 12:00 PM
The CountrySecond-hottest March another sign of climate changeNZ's second-equal hottest March another clear sign of climate change, scientists say.03 Apr 12:31 AM
The CountryFarmer: 'Biological' greenhouse gases merit different treatmentReport moots treating agricultural greenhouse gases differently to fossil fuel emissions.30 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryGrim global climate report: Drought, rising seas, millions displacedA dramatic new stocktake shows climate change is here - and now affecting millions of us.28 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryPlague warning: Forest & Bird fears biggest 'megamast' in 45 yearsForest & Bird warns "megamast" in forests is likely to be the most widespread in 45 years.28 Mar 06:39 AM
The CountryTahr carcasses used in bid to protect keaThree hundred tahr to be culled and fed to kea to keep them away from an aerial 1080 drop27 Mar 03:30 AM
The CountryTime for more transparency on climate targetsSimon Upton explains his report 'A Zero Carbon Act for New Zealand.'27 Mar 02:38 AM
The CountryEnvironment watchdog's bold idea to combat climate changeBiological emissions from farms should be policed differently to CO2, watchdog says.26 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryAnglers welcome on Southland dairy farmThe Pemberton's Brydone farm provides walking access through the property for anglers.25 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryHow plant waste could power planesScientists convert agriculture and timber harvesting plant waste into aviation fuel.24 Mar 11:15 PM
The CountryRavensdown job ticks all the boxesAgri manager role with Ravensdown combines Brenna Coleman's love of science and outdoors.24 Mar 10:30 PM
The CountryOtago/Southland Ballance Farm Awards finalists namedOtago/Southland finalists for the Ballance Farm Environment Awards have been announced.24 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryCentral Otago effluent disposal site movedStock effluent disposal site moved to Tarras after pressure from Central Otago's mayor.22 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryClimate change: Primary industries must adaptDr Cradock-Henry says adapting to climate change is vital to NZ's economic resilience.20 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryBeekeepers' levy replacement submissions dueMarch 22 is submission cut off date on proposal to replace AFB Apiary and Beekeeper Levy.19 Mar 09:15 PM
The CountryDay of fires keeps North's emergency services busyA day of fires Northland saw three houses gutted, as well as a garage and a bakery fire.18 Mar 05:22 AM
The CountryManuherikea River's low flows would surprise many, officer saysManuherikea River levels are being assessed by experts.18 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountryCromwell Racecourse $150K irrigation funding bid should be deferred: officerIrrigation for funding at Cromwell Racecourse to be deferred.17 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryTale of the taps: Napier's brown waterA different water crisis, of a less sinister kind, unfolds down the road.15 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryNorthland man's pest trap targets different speciesNorthland man's pest trap targets different species15 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountryThe homes against the angry sea: Would you buy here?Shirley Coker says she has no intention of leaving John Bridgeman's much treasured home.14 Mar 08:14 PM
The CountryTasman fires and Gita 'signs of things to come'Dr Lawrence says events like the Tasman fires are a possible indication of things to come.14 Mar 06:30 PM
The CountryGiant manta rays tagged off Northland in NZ firstA research team searched the waters between Bay of Islands and Doubtless Bay for rays.14 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryMPI responds to sheep semen commentsMPI responds to Jane Smith's concerns about pelleted sheep semen imports.14 Mar 02:15 AM
