The CountryHow we're eating the plastic we put in the oceanWe're likely consuming the plastics we put in the ocean. And there's even worse news.09 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryNew wonder material: A rugby field packed in a teaspoonScientists are excited at the carbon-capturing potential of a new class of compounds.09 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryPandora pollution delays openingSplash Zone opening delayed thanks to pollution07 Dec 05:47 PM
The CountrySustainability Award for Hawke's Bay scientistDr Walker spearhead a project to reduce pesticide residue in fruit07 Dec 03:38 AM
The CountryA bug's life: Waging war on weedRelocating leaf bugs to control tradescantia. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryLive brown marmorated stink bugs found in shoesUp to 26 live brown marmorated stink bugs were found in a box of shoes ordered on eBay.06 Dec 05:46 AM
The CountrySewage contaminates pond, swim leg of race cancelledIf farmers have to improve water quality, then so do councils, writes Rhea Dasent.06 Dec 04:30 AM
The CountryFunds for mānuka plantingsFunding for manuka plants will help beekeeping cultivars progress.06 Dec 04:00 AM
The CountryBattle begins to rid Opua of fanwormEradication programme funded by regional council and Biosecurity NZ to begin.06 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryHow NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per centMany farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.06 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryFar North scrub fires cost $200k in two weeksScrub fires in the Far North are creating an expensive problem for emergency services.05 Dec 10:30 PM
The CountryKaikohe urged to save waterA precious spring in Kaikohe could dry up if residents aren't careful with water.05 Dec 09:30 PM
The CountryTackling the wilding pines on Mt TauharaWilding pines on Mt Tauhara will be targeted in an operation before the holidays begin.05 Dec 06:00 PM
The CountrySouthland's Aparima catchment improvesThe Aparima Catchment is showing positive signs of water quality improvements.05 Dec 12:00 AM
The CountryRural Women NZ give environmental role to Becks farmerA farmer from Becks is now is Rural Women New Zealand's new environmental spokeswoman.04 Dec 11:00 PM
The CountryManuka plantings could be the key for landownersManuka can also help prevent erosion.04 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryHapū urges water conservation to save precious springSilt from a logging operation means Kaikohe's treatment plant can't produce enough water.04 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryDryland plants show promise in Central OtagoSeveral dryland plants are showing promising results in Otago.04 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryWestshore erosion needs prioritisingTime to restore once popular Napier beach04 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryNorthern-most stand of kauri trees closedFears of spreading kauri dieback forces the closure of Kauri Bush Track at Kaitaia.03 Dec 09:30 PM
The CountryNorthland swim spots fail water quality testsHigh bacteria risk at popular and iconic spots including Waitangi and Kerikeri.03 Dec 08:40 PM
The CountryPublic keen to pick off graveyard pests in InvercargillSouthlanders have jumped at the chance to rid Invercargill of pests.03 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryRogue rabbit virus found in Central OtagoConcerns it could create immunity among the animals to the RHDV1 "K5" virus.03 Dec 06:55 PM
The CountryConcerns over shooting of stranded whales in front of kidsFamilies not given enough warning whales about to be put down, volunteer rescuer says.03 Dec 06:00 PM
The CountryStudents walk the talk over rubbish concernSt Francis Xavier Catholic School students clean up their neighbourhood.02 Dec 08:30 PM
The CountrySouthland farmers 'stepping up' on complianceSouthland dairy farmers are following the rules of environmental compliance.02 Dec 08:00 PM
The CountryAwaited improvements looming for Tararua's Route 52Repetitive route 52 issues are causing tensions to boil over in the Tararua area.02 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountrySwim leg of IronMaori in Napier abandoned due to pollutionLast-minute hunt for running shorts and shoes to replace swimwear after swim cancellation.02 Dec 02:37 AM
The CountryRegional council sets summer targets for river swimmabilityHorizons wants 80 per cent of rivers and lakes good enough for summer swimming by 2040.02 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryNZ not prepared for future drought - ReportReports suggests some areas not well-prepared to cope with more drought in the future.30 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryKiwi hatches in Whangārei incubatorA kiwi chick has hatched in an incubator from an egg taken from the Pukenui Western Hills.29 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountryOpinion: Hell of high water means dam fishing onlyIt will take a while for rivers to drop in Otago after weeks of heavy rain.29 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryFamily gift land to become scenic reserveForested property and includes stonewalls and a small island in the Hatea River.29 Nov 07:00 PM
