The CountryMaps show coastal homes under threatNew charts mark where 13,500 properties are in the way of tide and time.18 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryAnnette Brosnan: Waste-management feedback soughtThe goal is to reduce and recycle more waste from landfill that doesn't need to be there.18 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryEffluent discharge spurs Feilding health warningA health warning is in place following discharge of effluent into the Makino Stream.18 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryCouncil wants to catch fly tippers in the actHow much of our waste is preventable?18 Feb 04:46 AM
The CountryOpinion: Illegal rubbish dumpers are lazy litterbugsDon't be lazy, stop illegally dumping rubbish.18 Feb 01:05 AM
The Country'There's so little time': Feathers ruffled as chicken farm submissions prompt more public meetingsResidents of Arapohue want more time for submissions on chicken farm16 Feb 06:01 PM
The CountryWater is improving in Dannevirke regionA report has shown that water quality in Dannevirke has improved.16 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryWandering wetland weasel raises concernsA Middle-European weasel has been spotted in the Ahuriri estuary wetlands.16 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryResource consent granted to drill and test aquiferBay of Plenty Regional Council had given the green light to install a bore and test water.16 Feb 02:40 AM
The CountryWarning signs go up at Horowhenua waterways after heavy rainSewage overflows are creating a stinky situation for many New Zealand beaches.15 Feb 09:28 PM
The CountryMomentum grows in understanding of farming, farmersKatie Milne says people are beginning to realise how amazing farmers are.15 Feb 08:45 PM
The CountryKing of the lizards makes a comebackDuvaucel's geckos can grow up to 30cm long and live to be 70 years old.15 Feb 08:00 PM
The Country$7.3m Govt subsidy for treatment plantKerikeri ratepayers will partly fund the wastewater plant.15 Feb 07:00 PM
The CountryWater investment crucial, says CHB mayorNew house builds in CHB want access to water but can't connect due to network limitations.15 Feb 07:00 PM
The CountryWater funding just part of rates risesA universal annual charge for leadership, economic and social development proposed in LTP.15 Feb 07:00 PM
The CountryPongaroa residents told to boil waterFor second time in less than two years Pongaroa residents told to boil their water.15 Feb 06:00 PM
OpinionClimate-change retaliation early key to successThere has been a lot of talk about climate change this holiday season - with good reason.15 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryJapanese shipment full of 'stink bugs' a biosecurity riskA shipment found to be carrying stink bugs has been deemed a biosecurity risk to NZ.14 Feb 09:30 PM
The CountryButterflies bred to fight Japanese honeysuckle pestLandcare Research scientists are sending an army of caterpillars to fight a pest vine.14 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountryKatikati groups, iwi fear for water qualityIwi, community groups unite in bid to stop discharge into Katikati harbour.14 Feb 07:30 PM
The CountryStink bugs infest ships: jobs at riskVoracious pest has the potential to decimate crops of apples, grapes and tomatoes.14 Feb 06:56 PM
The CountryNeighbours pleased at planned removal of 23 treesTrees coming down across Rotorua to stop safety, leaf fall and shading concerns.14 Feb 06:31 PM
The CountryListen: Climate change and the dairy industryDairyNZ's Bruce Thorrold on climate change and the dairy industry.14 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryWhat can farmers do with their rubbish?Megan Hands says there are limited options for rural rubbish disposal.14 Feb 03:41 AM
The CountryDOC pitches in to save unique Puahanui bushlandDOC supports fight to save unique bush land in Central Hawke's Bay.14 Feb 01:15 AM
The CountryTruckload of rubbish dumped in the seaMattresses, furniture and household rubbish were dumped off the Kapiti Coast.14 Feb 12:56 AM
The CountryMt Taranaki rubbish problem getting worse - climberA veteran mountaineer says the litter problem on Mt Taranaki is getting worse.13 Feb 11:30 PM
The CountryLake Hayes algal bloom result of long, hot summerA long, hot, dry summer is responsible for an algae bloom in Lake Hayes.13 Feb 10:42 PM
The CountryCafe switches to plastic straw alternativeBiodegradable straws are the latest environmental innovation for Whispers Cafe in Levin13 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryTeaching kids about marine sustainabilitySeaweek will feature events to teach children about marine sustainability.13 Feb 09:48 PM
The CountrySend away stock, farmers advisedHow southern farmers are dealing with the continuing dry weather.13 Feb 08:30 PM
The CountryFour marlin dumped in Hikurangi swampFour marlin with bills cut off discovered by local farmer.13 Feb 08:00 PM
The CountryMan swims through raging flood to rescue pigsThe pigs were struggling to keep their snouts above water after flood rose 3m in 30 min.13 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryHBRIC explores Ruataniwha dam optionsDetermining whether legislative reform is possible is central to HBRIC considerations.13 Feb 05:00 PM
