Is New Zealand ready for the warmer, wilder future that this week has given us a taste of?

For some sun-baked parts of the country, it's now been an official heatwave.

Study finds the Deformed Wing Virus in honeybees may in fact be an "innocent bystander."

Kaituna River freshwater flows are improving ahead of schedule.

MPI announced funding of $9.8 million for 31 new Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) projects.

Fish & Game said the Lindis River has ''artificially depressed flows for long periods.''

As much as $14 billion worth of council infrastructure is threatened by rising seas.

Farming lobby wants regulations to force airlines into broadcasting pest control warnings.

Mowing pasture has no real effect on cow performance according to research.

High turnout for Winton meeting a sign farmers were keen to be part of DIRA discussion.

Potential smuggling ring for little blue penguin in Hawke's Bay after two taken from nest.

ORC chairman said some farmers have not "put enough effort into over recent years."

Twenty cases of an unwanted rabbit virus have been found in Otago.

Hunters keeping joeys as pets does not help in the battle against wallabies.

''Four years ago we did not have them.''

Extreme weather and geopolitics behind "food shocks," or sudden losses in food production.

Joy said NZ at risk of "killing the golden goose'' if work not done to restore waterways.

Climate change mentioned in Environment Court appeal hearing on Lindis River water use.

Toxic bacteria confirmed in park which also has model railway, lighthouse and playground.

Environment Southland's new catchment co-ordinator, Megan Bates, is loving her new patch.

Dr Rowarth takes Fish & Game to task over survey on Kiwi's concerns about water quality.

NIWA scientist said the most obvious cause is climate change.

Fire couldn't have been stopped if it had jumped small gap to main island, fire bosses say

Outdated, over-burdened sewage plants threat to harbour's future, protest organiser says.

People were told to avoid swimming in the lake due to high E. coli readings.

Jade Maguire hopes to contribute to healthier waterways with his plant nursery.

''In many situations, Overseer has been misused as a regulatory tool."

''Small gains in efficiency can reduce emissions without compromising productivity.''

Comment: White clover a natural & cost-effective solution to reduce environmental impact.

Opito Bay's pōhutukawa poisoner leaves locals furious and searching for likely suspects.