Long-term effects of drought on farmers considered
The public and businesses look at long-term effects of drought affecting Otago, Southland.
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New fix for Foxton's water clarity issues
Discoloured water will soon be a thing of the past for residents of Foxton Beach.
The Country - Drought edition
Chris Brandolino,Damien O'Connor,Stu Duncan,Hayley Gourley,Steve Hollander,Jacinda Ardern
'Bull Bag' to replace plastic bags in Bulls
Bulls retailers are replacing plastic bags with "Bull Bags".
Quake fault-line study plans for 'big one'
Fault-line monitors at Dannevirke, Weber and Akitio part of major scientific programme.
Spare a thought for the fish in this hot weather
Most fish prefer to live in water temperatures below 20 degrees.
Andrew Curtis: Let ideas flow on managing water
COMMENT: Weather extremes show we cannot rely on Mother Nature alone.
Synlait milk price forecast stays at $6.50
Synlait has reaffirmed its $6.50 milk price for the current 2017-18 season.
Drought declared in Southland, parts of Otago
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor announces a further extension of drought conditions
Happy ending to swift Waitangi River rescue
Three swimmers had to be rescued from the rain-swollen Waitangi River last week.
Widespread public respect for Maitai Bay rahui
The rahui imposed at Maitai Bay to give marine life a chance to recover is well-respected.
Solar pumps cheap solution to summer water shortages
Farmers are increasingly interested in finding environmentally-friendly farming solutions.
Fish feel the heat in Hawke's Bay
Fish in Hawke's Bay waterways are struggling as the temperatures soar.
Rural Women: Freedom camping out of sorts with agricultural sector
Lack of enforcement and education around freedom camping has led to ongoing issues.
Worries over winter food supply for stock
Ruapehu/Wanganui Rural Support Trust "quietly" working with six landowners.
Rain's benefit likely to be short-lived
Rain forecast for later in the week welcome but its effect would be relatively short-lived
False E.coli reading at Takapau water plant
CHB District council will have to file its second "transgression" over water standards.
Karakia and planting to launch Te Arawa Wai Warriors
Local rangatahi will plant pohutukawa trees at the launch of the Te Arawa Wai Warriors.
Residents told to conserve water with soaring temperatures
Christchurch city council has asked residents to conserve water after soaring temperatures
Residents petition council over pump station
Proposed Karanema Drive water pump station sparks noise and property value concerns.
Needle grass solution considered
The invasive Chilean grass can blind lambs and injure farm dogs.
How long does it take wool to degrade in the ocean?
This is a question Crown researchers hope to answer.
Kiwi release planned on Whangarei's urban fringe
People in the heart of Whangarei could soon hear the call of kiwi from just up the road
Two Hawke's Bay water spots contaminated
High Cyanobacteria readings in two Hawke's Bay water spots have prompted no-swim warnings.
Heatwave in Otago, Southland prompts health warning
A predicted heatwave has public health officials warning people in Otago and Southland.
Queenstown Lakes District Council says trees stressed in heat
Wanaka's parks and reserves appear to be drying out in heat wave.
Majority of freedom camping fines unpaid in Waitaki District
Many freedom campers in the Waitaki District are not paying their fines.
Queenstown Lakes Council fined $37,500 for sewage discharge into river
Queenstown Lakes district council was fined for discharging sewage into Kawerau River.
Shama helping teens explore sustainability in Hamilton
Teens are invited to participate in a youth community leadership programme run by Shama.
Seven projects secure funding to improve water quality in Manawatu
Seven community groups have secured financial aid from the Manawatu River Leaders'.
Northland farmer puts his hand up for Beef + Lamb director
Murray Jagger wants dairy farmers to register with Beef + Lamb to vote, to have a say.
Taxpayers to fund tree hut removal
Taxpayers to pay for the removal of a tree hut on a Lake Wakatipu willow island.
Freedom camping ban for Queenstown
Mayor says ban is a response to the significant growth in freedom camping.