The CountryPitfalls lie ahead for New Zealand miningNew Zealand's mining sector is facing its toughest battle ever writes Simon Hartley.23 Sep 11:15 PM
The Country1080 fight goes to Maori Land CourtAn urgent injunction has been lodged to stop 1080 poison drops.23 Sep 05:02 PM
The CountrySustainable Backyards come to Hawke's BayFrom worm farms to crop swaps, sustainability to be encouraged throughout November.23 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryTesting firm notes spike in E. coli levelsRural residents urged to monitor water quality after 54 of 60 tests come back positive.21 Sep 06:44 PM
The CountryVideo shows ghost forest in severe collapseTōtara, northern rātā and pūriri dying on a large scale in Russell State Forest.21 Sep 02:49 AM
The CountryGreen light to Hunua 1080 dropThe Hunua Water Catchment provides about 65 per cent of Auckland's drinking water.21 Sep 01:39 AM
The CountryWhy more trees are needed on farms''It's a good time to look at forestry, especially forestry on farms''.21 Sep 01:30 AM
The CountryTahr cull could be challenged in courtKilling of the tahr is to start within two weeks.21 Sep 01:00 AM
The CountrySubdivision to put further strain on Herehere StreamSubdivision causes environmental worries for residents.20 Sep 06:00 PM
The CountryTalk aims to get people buzzing about beesPeople will be able to hear first-hand stories about what beekeeping involves at a talk.20 Sep 02:00 PM
The CountryWaikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve under spotlightWaikanae Estuary Scientific Reserve is being degraded according to an unpublicised report.19 Sep 04:00 AM
The CountryTahr cull sets conservationists against huntersForest & Bird says numbers show hunters can't control the goat species' population.19 Sep 03:45 AM
The CountryCattle deaths after 1080 dropDOC said the cattle appeared to have breached a fenceline and entered the drop zone.19 Sep 02:10 AM
The CountryListen: Damien O'Connor tries to calm Euro fearsDamien O'Connor says European farmers fear New Zealand will dominate the market.18 Sep 04:15 AM
The CountryMinimising waste everyone's responsibility says council as it bans soft plasticsA recycling crisis means Horowhenua needs to try much harder to reduce plastic use.18 Sep 12:29 AM
The CountryKaitaia's fallen ancient oak spawned two related treesTwo oaks at Kaitaia Primary School are descended from the fallen ancient oak tree.17 Sep 11:30 PM
The CountryOhinemutu residents clean up village rubbishOhinemutu residents have done their bit to clean up rubbish.17 Sep 08:31 PM
The CountryTrawler in South Otago reef cleared of alleged wrongdoingA trawler suspected of encroaching on South Otago waters has been cleared by officials.17 Sep 06:00 PM
The CountryConservation Week begins in TaurangaConservation Week is from September 15 to 2317 Sep 04:00 AM
The Country'Unusual spring' brings early arrival of penguin eggsSpring has sprung at Moeraki and the first yellow-eyed penguin eggs have arrived early.17 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryWitnesses: Falls Dam geese cull 'appalling'The helicopter goose cull at Falls Dam was part of pest management in the area.17 Sep 01:30 AM
The CountryEarly recyclers asked to stop, for nowKeen recyclers have prompted a plea for people to stop putting their bins early.17 Sep 01:00 AM
The CountryCrowd says hi and bye as kiwi released225 people at Whareora were eager to see two kiwi up close before they were set free.16 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryOtago water quality described as 'horrific'E.coli rates have worsened in nearly a third of Otago's freshwater bodies.16 Sep 10:30 PM
The Country'Urgency' needed to head-off water crisisTask force assembled under urgency to consider water issues.16 Sep 10:18 PM
The CountryConservation Comment: Weeding out the amateursWhen it comes to the environment, everyone deserves professional advice.16 Sep 10:00 PM
The CountrySeven year occupation brings land ownership a step closerAn occupation that began in 1993 got the Tamahaki iwi talking to the state14 Sep 09:21 PM
The CountryKaramu Stream being used as a rubbish dumpA variety of rubbish is being dumped into the Karamu Stream.14 Sep 05:48 AM
The CountryMPI to get tough on stink bug ships"This is about ensuring the dangerous pest does not get a chance to establish in NZ."14 Sep 04:15 AM
The CountryHalt on Hunua 1080 drop extendedAuckland Council says court and the weather are holding up 1080 poison drop.14 Sep 01:23 AM
The CountryThe psychology of a rubbish dumperThe main traits of a serial rubbish dumper13 Sep 10:00 PM
The CountryORC put in 'impossible' situation after flow voteORC in an "impossible" position after its schedule for minimum-flow setting was defeated.13 Sep 07:30 PM
The CountryDead birds in 1080 Parliament protest road-kill, not 'bludgeoned'Some of the dead birds had been kept in a freezer since 2014.13 Sep 07:28 PM
The CountryAlleged breach by commercial fishing trawler in South Otago ReefFisheries NZ is investigating claims a fishing trawler was encroached on South Otago reef.13 Sep 06:00 PM
