Many of the farms across Mid Canterbury thrive because of the area's irrigation schemes.

Major irrigation conference in Central Otago this week will be ''future-focused.''

Mid Canterbury's diverse farming community could have one irrigation scheme in the future.

Autumn is on track to being one of the best ''in living memory'' for Canterbury farmers.

Two Canterbury irrigation schemes have had their Crown funding withdrawn.

The phoenix palm trees were frondless by midday Tuesday.

The Government has announced the leadership of a powerful new committee on climate change.

OPINION: Dr Edmeades questions the inclusion of methane in the Emissions Trading Scheme.

Environmental Consultant Megan Hands looks into LAWA's river quality report.

The NRC has granted consent to extract kauri resin and wax from Kaimaumau wetland.

The first rabbit deaths due to the K5 virus released this year have been confirmed.

A predator trapping programme in the Rees-Dart river delta is showing promising results.

A restoration strategy for the Waikato and Waipa river catchments has been launched.

Tauranga's Pilot Bay has received a surprise caution for swimming water quality.

Opinion: People should follow warnings as they apply for a reason.

Ten Hihi released at Bushy Park

Spray programmes in Lake Dunstan are having the best effect on weeds in the region.

Climbing spindleberry is an invasive climbing vine that needs to be stopped.

Southland and Otago farmers left with crops of toxic swede are working through the issue.

A flexible electric fence has been erected alongside the Tukituki River for a trial run.

Sustainability equals longevity for dairy farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

More than 8000 vehicles have been sent back from Auckland's port due to a stinky problem

Bay specialist takes new role with Forest Lifeforce Restoration Trust raising kiwi chicks.

T include important basics such as compost preparations and making.

Taumarunui's Cherry Grove swim spot gets upgrade, design chosen for Mosquito Point shed.

Richard Bowman warns farmers to be vigilant over velvetleaf.

Winter grazing and cultivation rules were hot topics during the hearings process.

Southland Plan made significant progress but farmers say there is room for improvement.

Farmers Andy Palmer has his sleeves rolled up doing inspirational environmental work.

A young male brown kiwi released into the Kaikohe reserve last week was a very lucky bird.