Maketu public pitch in for pest control
Carolyn Symmans' days as a one-woman predator killer could be close to coming to an end.
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Mangrove management and how to remove them
Bringing up the subject of mangroves may be the biggest social faux pas for any chat
Raewyn Peart: We are losing Crayfish in the north
Crayfish quotas are not allowing the fish to survive in northern waters.
Councillor burns coal in defiance of ORC
Otago regional councillor Michael Laws unrepentant about burning coal in his fireplace.
Submissions close on controversial water-bottling boost
A controversial resource consent application is one step closer to the end.
Comment: No hiding place for farmers with social media
Farmers must tell it like it is. With social media there is no hiding place.
Still dry on Otago farms despite rain
"Farmers are understandably concerned about the wellbeing of their stock."
Fears over lack of fire risk reduction in Cromwell
A Cromwell neighbourhood is concerned about fire risk in a reserve below their properties.
Otago Fish & Game: Feedback sought on angling review
Otago Fish & Game Council asked southern lakes anglers for feedback on fishing regulations
Dunedin Fire: Burnside business owners review fire damage
A Dunedin waste disposal business owner lost most of his property in the Burnside fire.
Cyclone Fehi: Wanaka, Queenstown warned of surface flooding, road closure
Heavy rain caused widespread surface flooding across much of Wanaka township.
Water quality should be a priority
Go jump in the lake. I took that instruction literally and did.
Freedom campers cop 150-plus fines
More than 150 fines have been issued to freedom campers in the Western Bay.
Reports of cray poaching spark call for information
Fisheries Minister says "insidious" poaching harms Bay's commercial, recreational fishers.
Love a duck! Here's a rare pair indeed
Two whio have been welcomed to their new home at Rainbow Springs.
Hawke's Bay water quality under the microscope
Swimming is still not recommended at two Hawke's Bay waterways.
Maori sheep and beef farms in running
The Atihau-Whanganui and Morikau incorporations each have a finalist in farm awards.
Red clover moth pests found all over NZ
Red clover pest first formally identified in NZ 15 months ago has been found all across NZ
Rick's Beef: Environment now a focus for many sectors
When I joined the Mid Northern Beef+Lamb Farmer Council the environment was not mentioned.
Jens Pick: Big crowds at Avocado Food and Wine Festival
Jen Scoular was one of 3000 people enjoying the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival.
Horticulture hopefuls gearing up for Bay of Plenty Young Grower title
Local horticultural enthusiasts are gearing up for the BOP Young Grower of the Year.
Weather Watch: Wind rips off hotel roof in Greymouth
Andy Thompson reports from the very windy West Coast town of Greymouth.
Animal body parts dumped in waterways
Animal offal and body parts have been found at three public access points to the river.
'Every HB resident should plant five trees'
HBRC chairman calls for Hawke's Bay to be first carbon neutral province in New Zealand.
Events throughout Otago to offer advice for farmers
Events to help farmers coping with drought conditions scheduled throughout Otago.
False sample triggers drinking water breach
Residents told the fact water is chlorinated should be of comfort
Chlorine exposing leaks in pipes
Hot water cylinder and water pipe leaks exposed by chlorine in the system.
Otago Regional Council pair join effluent disposal site protest
Two Dunstan Otago Regional Council councillors have joined a Central Otago protest.
Horowhenua veges fry as fire guts KPH delivery truck
A fire has gutted a truck and prematurely cooked thousands of prime Horowhenua vegetables.
Woodhaven Gardens rubbish contaminating neighbour's property
Woodhaven Gardens is accused of improperly destroying waste in large burn-offs.
Concern sewage could flood the streets of Napier
Sewage could flow in Napier streets, or into Ahuriri Estuary during "risk period"
Remembering rain will come
Searing heat has been hitting Southland and Otago for several weeks now.
Rook pests threaten crops in Taranaki
Taranaki Regional Council is urging the public to report potential sightings rooks.
Listen: Damien O'Connor on drought and water storage
Damien O'Connor says New Zealand can't afford to take water storage for granted.