The CountryCouncil staff 'furious' at illegal rubbish dumpingCommunity help is being sought to identify people who are illegally dumping rubbish07 Feb 03:26 PM
The CountrySprinkler bans in Kerikeri and Kaitaia, tougher restrictions in KaikoheCouncil says recent showers not enough to make a difference as water use soars07 Feb 05:00 AM
The CountryWetlands saved by NZ Post sale of stampsThe public is being encouraged to buy a wildlife habitat stamp to help wetlands thrive.07 Feb 03:00 AM
The CountryPuhipuhi group wants toxic mine site cleaned upPuhipuhi Mining Action Group at Waitangi to ask for remediation of old mercury mine07 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryNitrogen to be focus at Southern Dairy Hub's field dayNitrogen (N) will be high on the agenda at the Southern Dairy Hub's field day on Feb 20.07 Feb 12:45 AM
The CountryLong dry spell endangering kiwi in Bay of IslandsCall goes out to locals to help Bay of Islands' kiwi population deal with the big dry.06 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryDefaced Opua State forest signs 'a kick in the guts'Anti-1080 protestors who defaced signs in Opua are badly misinformed, say experts.06 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryRain caused $100k of slip damage on Lawrence farm"It will be a year before we can get on top of it.''06 Feb 09:11 PM
The CountryCHB Bucket Rescue keeps waste out of landfillThe Great Bucket Rescue involves collecting the used buckets from a Hawke's Bay industry06 Feb 08:00 PM
The CountryPasture: Tough new clover can boost yieldsMorrow is a good cultivar to use for stock.06 Feb 07:30 PM
The Country'Extreme and unpredictable' weather to get worse as ice sheets meltResearchers call for an "urgent review" of global policy to avoid dangerous impacts.06 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryDamp dip before warm weather returnsA damp Wednesday makes room for fine weather for the remaining week06 Feb 05:05 PM
The CountryAnti-1080 activists vandalise predator control workAnti-1080 activists target signs and traps in Northland's Opua State Forest06 Feb 05:00 AM
The CountryWaitangi hīkoi focuses on Hokianga Harbour water qualityWaitangi hikoi focuses on Hokianga Harbour water quality06 Feb 04:45 AM
The CountryWildlife at high risk as dry conditions continueDucks, seagulls and hedgehogs are among those most affected by the dry conditions.05 Feb 09:45 PM
The CountryOpinion: Heatwave shows importance of water storageComment: Australia's heatwave shows that storing water is essential.05 Feb 07:30 PM
The CountryDoc criticised as gold diggings 'ruin' Central OtagoDoc are being accused of ignoring damage to Central Otago caused by Buster diggings.05 Feb 12:00 AM
The CountryPoachers take excess and undersized paua.Pāua poachers caught with undersized catches.04 Feb 10:45 PM
The CountryDairyNZ: Plantain research game changingPlantain research has been game-changing for the dairy industry.04 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryRotorua water supplies are nearly back to normalWater usage is now manageable, but still be careful, says the local council.04 Feb 05:18 AM
The CountryConservation Comment: Dispelling robin rumoursWhen is a robin not a black robin? When it lives in Bushy Park.04 Feb 02:00 AM
The CountryCarbon-neutral goal at heart of council's sustainability strategySharing information and walking the talk are key features of the strategy, mayor says.04 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryCall for fast no-swim warnings at Lake HayesLake Hayes has shown high E. Coli readings, calling for a no swim rule.04 Feb 12:00 AM
The CountryWater supply pumps 'struggling to keep up' with demandThere has been a significant increase in water usage in some areas in Rotorua.03 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryBryan Gould: Kiwi voters keen to preserve environmentWe need more that just a "blue-green" approach to our problems.03 Feb 03:00 PM
The CountryFerret kills pet duck on city outskirtsThree ferrets have been trapped by a pet owner in recent weeks.02 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryOtago farmers increasingly adopting 'fertigation'The new way of applying fertiliser is cited as having environmental benefits.02 Feb 09:32 PM
The CountryDirty water worries tourism operator - catchment care group startingTourism operator affected by dirty water - farming practices blamed.02 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNiki Bezzant: How to be an ethical eater without giving up everything you loveWe know we need to change how we eat, but do we have to give up everything we love?02 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryConsent wait for new Mauao base track sectionThere is no estimated start date for construction of the new track02 Feb 12:05 AM
The CountryElephant seal still resident in WhakatāneMomoa the elephant seal remains in Whakatāne.01 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountrySheep, beef farms main Southland finalists for Ballance awardsSheep and beef farms dominate Southland finalists for Ballance Farm Environment Awards.01 Feb 07:00 PM
The CountryPhotos show loss of private wetlandsForest and Bird has called on regional councils to double the wetlands in their areas.01 Feb 05:30 PM
