Pandora Pond warning lifted after contamination
Third water quality issue in Napier area sparks call for action
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Coastguard shocked at rubbish pulled from Tikitapu
Divers filled a bag of rubbish in just two dives.
Water should not need to be chlorinated
Chlorination of water is an admission of failure to maintain the environment.
Water quality improved in Manawatu
Waterways in the Horizons' region have become more accessible for swimming.
Bee flight path survey for Springvale
Complaints about urban beehives prompt Whanganui District Council survey of Springvale.
Pandora Pond closed due to High levels of bacteria
People are being warned not to enter Pandora Pond after high levels of bacteria found.
Lake Tarawera safe from algal blooms
The results of testing in the lake have now been released.
Cyclone Gita - a farmer's perspective
Jamie Mackay talks to farmers who have had very different experiences with Cyclone Gita.
Horowhenua water safe to drink
A laboratory analysis has confirmed that Horowhenua's drinking water is safe.
Hororata Community Trust arranges 'heritage of rural water scheme' tour
The Hororata Community Trust is organising a bus tour as part of its heritage project.
Sustainability changes paying off for North Canterbury Power family
A North Canterbury family is reaping the benefits having a sustainable farm.
Introduction to alpacas workshop open to all in Rangiora
Anyone who has alpacas is invited to a free workshop this weekend in Rangiora.
Listen: Jacinda Ardern says MPI 'proactive' with M. bovis
Jacinda Ardern says Govt supports MPI in fight against M. bovis and marmorated stink bug.
Otago Fish & Game discuss captive mallard release for hunters
The Otago Fish & Game Council may release captive reared mallard ducks for hunting.
Rare whio in new homes in Mt Taranaki
The number of whio in Taranaki increased last week after a successful release.
MPI urged to stand firm on hitchhiking stink bugs
MPI is working to keep the brown marmorated stink bug from New Zealand shores.
Dead birds near Kapiti waterways show signs of avian botulism
Signs of suspected avian botulism in Kapiti sparks warnings to avoid dead birds.
Watch out for man o' war bluebottles
It's bluebottle season and they are washing up on Northland beaches.
Rachel Rose: Herbicide resistance rising - let's adapt
Increasing weed resistance will render herbicide sprays redundant
Why cows are wearing urine sensors
Sensors developed to better understand how nitrogen is being excreted by cows.
Fed Farmers trying to raise $50k to challenge water plan
Fed Farmers trying to raise $50k to challenge controversial plan to improve Lake Rotorua.
Clean-up making rivers more swimmable
Money better spent on cleaning up our waterways rather than legal action.
Conservation Comment: Our wildlife is worth saving
If we leave these precious creatures to fend for themselves they will be gone.
Local businesses going plastic straw-free
More Tauranga hospitality businesses are ditching the plastic straws.
Health warning for Makino Stream
Animal effluent prompts health warning for Makino Stream and Oroua River.
New tanker shipping fuel from Marsden Pt
The new oil tanker is specifically designed for working around New Zealand.
Maps show coastal homes under threat
New charts mark where 13,500 properties are in the way of tide and time.
Annette Brosnan: Waste-management feedback sought
The goal is to reduce and recycle more waste from landfill that doesn't need to be there.
Effluent discharge spurs Feilding health warning
A health warning is in place following discharge of effluent into the Makino Stream.
Opinion: Illegal rubbish dumpers are lazy litterbugs
Don't be lazy, stop illegally dumping rubbish.
'There's so little time': Feathers ruffled as chicken farm submissions prompt more public meetings
Residents of Arapohue want more time for submissions on chicken farm