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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.
NIWA keen on plans to manage climate change
NIWA is encouraging farmers to plan for climate change.
More reckless dumping in Ngātaki
More rubbish has been dumped in the Far North, angering residents.
Waikato farmers need an environmental plan
Farmers are being urged to complete their environment plans for their land.
River planting protects environment
An almost endangered species has a better chance thanks to riverside plantings.
Waikato farmers safely disposing of rural waste
Waikato farmers safely disposed of six tonnes of waste at an inaugural event.
Ruataniwha plains groundwater concerns in CHB
Concerns are growing about the impact on taking groundwater from the Ruataniwha Plains.
Govt launches Zero Carbon Bill talk-fest
Climate Change Minister James Shaw launched the Zero Carbon Bill discussion in Whangarei.
Good Farming water action plan welcomed
The Good Farming Practice Action Plan for Water Quality has been welcomed by farmers.