The CountryQueenstown Lakes Council fined $37,500 for sewage discharge into riverQueenstown Lakes district council was fined for discharging sewage into Kawerau River.25 Jan 11:45 PM
The CountryShama helping teens explore sustainability in HamiltonTeens are invited to participate in a youth community leadership programme run by Shama.25 Jan 09:50 PM
The CountrySeven projects secure funding to improve water quality in ManawatuSeven community groups have secured financial aid from the Manawatu River Leaders'.25 Jan 05:30 AM
The CountryNorthland farmer puts his hand up for Beef + Lamb directorMurray Jagger wants dairy farmers to register with Beef + Lamb to vote, to have a say.25 Jan 03:00 AM
The CountryTaxpayers to fund tree hut removalTaxpayers to pay for the removal of a tree hut on a Lake Wakatipu willow island.25 Jan 02:36 AM
The CountryFreedom camping ban for QueenstownMayor says ban is a response to the significant growth in freedom camping.25 Jan 02:11 AM
The CountryDisgust at dumping by sheep rustlers in Lake RotopokakaDumped sheep heads and offal in Lake Rotopokaka have caused outrage in the Far North.25 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryProject Parore to clean up streams in KatikatiTangaroa, God of the sea, rivers and lakes, blessed Project Parore on Sunday afternoon.25 Jan 12:05 AM
The CountryOpinion: Confessions of a devout recyclerI would highly recommend you non-believers try a spot of recycling for at least a month.24 Jan 11:10 PM
The CountryWorker: 'We were all exposed...we could barely breathe and see'Social media attacks on toxic ammonia leak prompt explanation from Affco Imlay plant24 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis testing regime to beginA testing regime for Mycoplasma bovis will provide a clearer indication of spread.24 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryWater storage to improve standardsThe question is, what causes the most pollution in our rural rivers?24 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryWrong day to light 'heaps of rubbish' in MahenoA fire in the North Otago region was "absolutely'' preventable.24 Jan 03:30 AM
The CountryOtago Bees Ltd honey plant set to start production in AlexandraA honey extraction plant in Alexandra is set to process tonnes of honey in the district.24 Jan 03:30 AM
The CountryMachinery cause of second Jacks Point fire in QueenstownFire crews yesterday scrambled to the second grass fire at Jacks Point in five days.24 Jan 02:30 AM
The CountrySwimmers told to avoid Patea river due to high E.coli readingsPeople are being advised to avoid the Patea River in King Edward Park.24 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryTiti discovered at nesting site in Maungaharuru RangeThe Maungaharuru Range may soon roar again with the discovery of a titi/Cook's petrel.24 Jan 12:13 AM
The CountrySafe to swim? Confusion over swim safety messagesIs it safe to swim in our lakes? One agency says yes, another says maybe.23 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryFire destroys depot storing 1080Suspicious fire followed break-in at council's 1080 storage depot.23 Jan 09:32 PM
The CountryDumped rubbish angers at Papamoa scenic spotA boat and bunk beds have been dumped near the Kaituna River.23 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryPan Pac to keep watch on escalating log pricesA weather eye is being kept on escalating log prices by Japanese-owned Pan Pac Forest.23 Jan 08:30 PM
The CountryGlass recycle collections cutThe decision to scrap kerbside glass recycling has dumbfounded Tauranga residents.23 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryDrought support events being run in SouthlandFarmers and rural support professionals have been invited to attend free drought support.23 Jan 06:30 PM
The CountryFoul smells from Waipukurau's wastewater treatment plant 'spoiled' ChristmasMeasures to stop foul stench emanating from Waipukurau's wastewater plant are ineffective.23 Jan 04:30 AM
The CountryUniversity of Waikato to study mysteries of Manuka honeyWhat makes Manuka honey so good? A study at Unversity of Waikato hopes to find out.23 Jan 02:20 AM
The CountrySpeculation on origin of Mycoplasma Bovis is harmfulFederated Farmers says speculation around the cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis is harmful.23 Jan 01:30 AM
The Country$662,800 in fines for Queenstown freedom campersBreaking freedom camping rules this year in Queenstown resulted in $662,800k in fines.23 Jan 12:51 AM
The CountryMowing tipped as Luggate scrub fire sourceA scrub fire in Luggate is thought to have been started by a mower.22 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountryOnline tools to record wallaby sightings in OtagoA "dramatic increase'' in the number of wallaby sightings have been reported in Otago.22 Jan 06:30 PM
The CountryRiver's E. coli levels four times acceptable limitSingle clear reading needed before all-clear given for swimming in Wairoa river.22 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryOutrage after offal dumped in popular swimming spotSheep stolen from farm, butchered, then dumped in precious dune lake.22 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryMachinery sparks large blaze burning about 8ha in QueenstownA spark from a power harrow caused a large fire near Jacks Point in Queenstown.22 Jan 01:30 AM
The CountryHorse riding: Waitahuna youngster following in dad's footstepsLexie Nicholl, a Waitahuna youngster took part in her first competitive event yesterday.22 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryConservation Comment: Tipping point for waste issueIt will be an unfortunate backwards step if rubbish bags are not to be collected locally.21 Jan 11:10 PM
