High-tech sensors new weapon in war on pests
Cutting-edge technology can alert rangers to a stoat the second it steps out of place.
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Big farm issues on table at Women in Arable meeting
Issues brought up ranged from biosecurity to urban spread.
Rabbit virus effects being seen
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus released in Canterbury/ Otago seems to be taking effect.
What's a wallaby doing in Dunedin?
Anyone caught in possession of a live wallaby faces $100,000 fine or five years jail.
Climate change workshop for farmers
Workshop is for farmers to train up on the challenges of climate change.
Bold plan to fence out predators
The fence would stretch 8.5km from coast to coast south of Cape Reinga
Watchdog needed to halt freshwater decline - forum
A new commission should be created to help stop decline of our waterways, top forum says.
James Shaw to speak at Zero Carbon Bill public meeting
Climate Change Minister James Shaw in Dunedin to speak at Zero Carbon Bill public meeting.
Possum punch: Pest control or is this animal cruelty?
His punch sends the possum flying through the air - but is this "pest control"?
Bat's head seized at NZ border
Traveller declared a bat's head at Auckland Airport, saying his family had eaten the rest.
More than 20,000 trees planted along Karamu Stream
More than 20,000 plants have been laid along Karamu Stream as part of planting project.
Lake snow-related algae in Lakes Taupō and Rotoaira
Lake snow is sticky and looks like strands of mucus or slime hanging under the water.
Taranaki farmer tackling erosion with successful formula
Roger Pearce is confident he's hit on a good formula fighting soil erosion.
Ōkato Farmers take pride in planting stream
Two Taranaki farmers are already ahead of the curve with their riparian planting.
Horowhenua's significant trees recorded on register
Significant trees in Horowhenua have been recorded to be protected in a database.
Tom Mulholland to speak at 'Safetree' workshops
Tom Mulholland will speak at Forestry Industry Safety Council (FISC) workshops in July.
Why garden birds are our 'backyard barometers'
A new report is good news for the greenfinch - but worrying for the tiny waxeye.
Resistance to using 1080 grows in Far North
DoC's plan for a 1080 aerial drop in the Far North is meeting growing resistance.
Two musters, 299 horses rehomed, 7 euthanised
The Conservation Department has mustered 306 wild Kaimanawa horses this year.
How Waipukurau got its name
A rare specimen of the fungus has been spotted by the Tukituki River.
Community group to appeal Otakiri Springs sale to foreign investor
Community group appeals decisions on expansion of Otakiri bottling plant.
Manuka solution for erosion issue in Hawke's Bay
Hawke's Bay region's erosion issues could be solved by planting manuka trees.
Defence Force says it uses fire eco-foam
Defence Force is unsure how to respond to Horizons Regional Council's abatement notice.
Pongaroa boil water days may soon be over
The days of boil water notices for Pongaroa may soon be a thing of the past.
Treatment plant to solve Pongaroa's water problems
New $600,000 water treatment plant on way.
Doc Hawkes Bay: Become a Become a biodiversity guardian
Right now the native biodiversity of Hawke's Bay is in crisis and it needs your help.
Bostock NZ challenges others to clean Karamū stream
Bostock is challenging Hawke's Bay to work together and clean Karamū Stream.
Federated Farmers: More farmers feeling financial heat
More farmers are feeling under financial pressure, say Federated Farmers.
Bala Tikkisetty: We need to protect our valuable water
It's time to take a good look at erosion and see how it can be helped.
Farmers apply for bio control for horehound plume moth
The EPA is considering introducing the horehound plume moth to help with an invasive weed.
Wettest five months for Lake Ōhia farmer
Higher than average rainfall expected in the Far North over the next few months.
ANZ survey: Farmers already take environmental initiatives
Farmers are pre-empting signalled changes to environmental regulations.
Full house at Opuawhanga pest control workshop
There was standing room only at the pest control workshop in Opuawhanga.