Opinion: Heatwave shows importance of water storage
Comment: Australia's heatwave shows that storing water is essential.
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Doc criticised as gold diggings 'ruin' Central Otago
Doc are being accused of ignoring damage to Central Otago caused by Buster diggings.
DairyNZ: Plantain research game changing
Plantain research has been game-changing for the dairy industry.
Rotorua water supplies are nearly back to normal
Water usage is now manageable, but still be careful, says the local council.
Conservation Comment: Dispelling robin rumours
When is a robin not a black robin? When it lives in Bushy Park.
Carbon-neutral goal at heart of council's sustainability strategy
Sharing information and walking the talk are key features of the strategy, mayor says.
Call for fast no-swim warnings at Lake Hayes
Lake Hayes has shown high E. Coli readings, calling for a no swim rule.
Water supply pumps 'struggling to keep up' with demand
There has been a significant increase in water usage in some areas in Rotorua.
Bryan Gould: Kiwi voters keen to preserve environment
We need more that just a "blue-green" approach to our problems.
Ferret kills pet duck on city outskirts
Three ferrets have been trapped by a pet owner in recent weeks.
Otago farmers increasingly adopting 'fertigation'
The new way of applying fertiliser is cited as having environmental benefits.
Dirty water worries tourism operator - catchment care group starting
Tourism operator affected by dirty water - farming practices blamed.
Niki Bezzant: How to be an ethical eater without giving up everything you love
We know we need to change how we eat, but do we have to give up everything we love?
Consent wait for new Mauao base track section
There is no estimated start date for construction of the new track
Sheep, beef farms main Southland finalists for Ballance awards
Sheep and beef farms dominate Southland finalists for Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Photos show loss of private wetlands
Forest and Bird has called on regional councils to double the wetlands in their areas.
Warning on Lindis River minimum flow levels
Minimum flow suggestion ''will cause some farmers to have to exit their farms.''
Opinion: Biosecurity efforts underway
Comment: Fed Farmers applauds Damien O'Connor's efforts with biosecurity.
Water warnings in Southland over potentially toxic algae
Swimmers and dog owners told to avoid Lake Waihola and parts of Mataura River.
Council's climate change stance 'not embarrassing'
West Coast Regional Council asked for scientific evidence to prove climate change is real.
Water use in the Horowhenua district analysed
Horowhenua water usage has been analysed by the Horowhenua District Council.
Lake Hayes water warning in place
Lake Hayes water supply is showing signs of E. Coli bacteria.
Environment Court adjourns on Lindis appeal
The Environment Court will be looking at irrigation from the Lindis River.
If this heatwave is NZ's future, are we ready for it?
Is New Zealand ready for the warmer, wilder future that this week has given us a taste of?
Revealed: Where in NZ the heatwave is now official
For some sun-baked parts of the country, it's now been an official heatwave.
Dangerous bee virus 'misunderstood' - research
Study finds the Deformed Wing Virus in honeybees may in fact be an "innocent bystander."
Work on restoring freshwater flows progressing
Kaituna River freshwater flows are improving ahead of schedule.
Millions in funding for primary sector projects
MPI announced funding of $9.8 million for 31 new Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) projects.
'Flatlining' rivers risk to Otago aquatic life
Fish & Game said the Lindis River has ''artificially depressed flows for long periods.''
Rising seas threat to council infrastructure - report
As much as $14 billion worth of council infrastructure is threatened by rising seas.
Fed farmers wants biosecurity warning videos on inbound flights
Farming lobby wants regulations to force airlines into broadcasting pest control warnings.