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Swimming spots tested for summer
The summer water quality testing regime is about to begin at Northland swim spots.
Algal bloom in Rotorua lakes brings health warning
Health warnings have been issued for both Lake Okaro and Lake Rotoehu.
Nanaia Mahuta: Public safety priority with our water
Safe, clean water is a birthright of every New Zealander
Clutha water sustainability discussion farmer-led
Farmers are leading discussions about water strategy in Clutha.
Wetter future forecast for Otago and Southland
Spring downpours are set to become more common in the South Island.
Look out for algae in Central Hawke's Bay waterways
Watch out for algae in Central Hawke's Bay rivers this summer.
Have we hit 'peak livestock'?
Protein from plants rather than animals would drastically help meet climate targets.
Water crisis looming for Central Hawke's Bay
Groundwater in Central Hawke's Bay is at its lowest recorded levels.
Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale proves profitable for horse breeders
This year's NZ Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale has proved a good investment.
Award for improvement to river appals campaigner
Campaigner: river award 'undeserved'. Councillor admits improvement a long time coming.
Sheep-burping project given wheels
Project to breed sheep that naturally produce less methane being rolled-out to farms.
Government funding beefs up Horizons' tree tally to more than a million
Funding and attitudes have aligned for another big year of planting in 2019.
Never a dull moment on organic, robotic farm
Gina Williams from 'Our Land of Milk and Honey,' on robots, bees and planting trees.
Mass stranding: 145 whales dead at Stewart Island
DoC found half dead and decided the most humane thing to do was to euthanise the rest.
8 Rivers 'clean energy' project breaks cover in push for funding
The clean energy project is looking for $20 million in funding to test feasibility.
Rare plants protected, precious forest weeded by volunteers
Volunteers are a great help with Conservation Department work, staff members say.
Kiwi hatchery better placed for power cuts
Rotorua kiwi birds have a new battery to keep them safe in case of a power outage.
Green grass of Maniototo looking 'bloody magnificent' for farmers
1979 is the best season Maniototo farmers remember, until now.
Listen: Tracy Brown is a 'Sustainability Superstar'
Tracy Brown wins big at the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards.
Why we need to change the way we farm
Producing more food sustainably is critical to feeding the planet, says researcher.
Meet the mite tackling our worst weed problem
The mite to fight the country's most prolific weed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Listen: Fonterra Brightwater site to reduce emissions
Fonterra's Mike Borrie on the newly converted boiler at the co-op's Brightwater site.
No acute health risk, Ohakea residents told
Scheme for uncontaminated water at Ōhakea takes another step forward
Gastro crisis impacts ripple on two years later
Government moves to make drinking water safer, two years after Havelock North water crisis
Taupo residents horrified at beech tree felling
Taupo residents are upset that several large beech trees were felled on their street.
Major changes to mangrove bill in Whangamata
The mangrove management bill must be changed, says a Government select committee.
Kauri dieback still close to Tāne Mahuta
Guardians of the tree say test results validate decision to keep walkway open.
Kaitaia's water at risk of reaching capacity
Kaitaia does not have an unlimited water supply and this may soon become an issue.
KVH win biosecurity award due to pivotal Psa role
Kiwifruit Vine Health (KVH) has won a national biosecurity award.
Popular Te Puna fishing spot becomes dumping ground
A popular spot in Te Puna has become a 'bog hole' thanks to illegal dumping.
DoC joins fight against wetland decision
DoC, siding with Forest & Bird, has filed against NRC over Kaimaumau resource consents.
New rules prohibit scattering ashes of loved ones on Coromandel reserves
The ability to scatter a loved ones ashes around a reserve has been prohibited in Thames.