'Shocking' rubbish found washed up
A Rotorua man found a large pile of rubbish washed up at Ohinemutu.
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Conservation Board delighted mining quashed
High Court decision gives guidance for future - mining company can still appeal it
Conservation Comment: Call for farmers to embrace change
Farmers must put their energy and innovation towards achieving the targeted outcomes.
Listen: Is there hope for the Waimea Dam project?
Irrigation NZ's Andrew Curtis says there is a "glimmer of hope" for the Waimea dam.
Productive riparian plants sought by NIWA, DairyNZ
DairyNZ and NIWA are looking for riparian planting options for farmers.
Riders will spread the word over droppings
Horse riding community said the message was a reminder to be responsible.
More than 100 people out protesting 1080
The protest precedes another planned for next weekend nationwide.
Leopard seal was shot on Northland beach
Sea Shepherd NZ offers $5000 reward for information about the killing of the seal.
Dieback publicity confuses forest visitors
Dargaville-based reporter Rose Stirling brings the latest community news from the Kaipara
Port accused of discharging 'thick brown sludge' into harbour
Port of Tauranga is appealing an abatement notice issued over discharge incident.
Revamp with natives for Taihape's gardens
Taihape's town gardens will be planted with natives specific to the area.
Public dieback meetings planned for Accelerating Protection for Kauri
Further public meetings have been set up for Accelerating Protection for Kauri project.
Council knew of sewage overflow risk
Judge asks two councils to consider penalty "beneficial" to community.
Hunters step up to save whio in Kaimanawa Forest Park
A group of hunters have laid down their guns to protect the whio in Kaimanawa Forest Park.
Extra kauri dieback meetings added
Three venues, including Hamilton, added to kauri dieback public meeting schedule.
Beef feedlots in NZ – Expert Q&A
Experts give opinion on beef feedlots which have come under fire from animal activists.
Claws out over plan to make Omaui cat-free
Residents of a Omaui will ''actively petition'' against bids to ban cats from the area.
Opinion: Know your history to forge a better future for our rivers
Comment: Knowing our history is an important foundation to forging a better future.
Otama Water scheme was 'community effort'
The Otama water scheme was built with community effort - and they want to keep control.
Charges for farmer at centre of 'M. bovis' outbreak
MPI charges related to importation of farm equipment in January.
Another wallaby shot in Maniototo
A fifth wallaby in two years was shot in the Maniototo by a deer hunter on Saturday.
Hearing on application to import new fumigant
The hearing is in Rotorua and concerns using ethanedinitrile on logs for export.
'We have won': High Court blocks seabed mining
It's back to the drawing board for proposed seabed mining off Patea.
Controversial Waimea Dam off the table
Council votes against going ahead with the expensive and controversial dam.
Mamaku gets water treatment plant upgrade
Work will require water supply to shut down on two occasions.
ECan water plan looks at farming practices
Plan change deals with effects of farming activities on water quality.
Launch gets water story started for CHB
CHB Mayor Walker gets into a digger to launch the #thebigwaterstory.
45 applications for $8m for Waikato River clean-up projects
Two of the applications are for more than $1 million, another two for more than $500,000.
Fresh views on water concerns from Central Otago women
Sally Rae talks to three Central Otago women who are striving to make a difference.
Otago's pest rook population falls to 40
It could soon be checkmate for Otago's pesky rooks, as the population drops to 40.
Eco-sanctuary mooted for Ruapehu district
A eco-sanctuary has been mooted in the Ruapehu district
$66,500 fine for LMNZ after Whanganui River discharge
Land Meat New Zealand blames failure of a pump for waste discharge into Whanganui River.
Rainbow Warrior in Whangārei to start celebratory voyage
The Rainbow Warrior has slipped quietly into Whangārei Harbour.
Otago Regional Council water limit 'nail in the coffin'
A water allocation limit set in 2004 is being newly promoted by the Otago Regional Council