Big year for Bay's volunteer fire brigades
Papamoa Volunteer Fire Brigade had a record year for callouts in 2017.
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Illegal dumping costs ratepayers $100k
An average of $100k is spent cleaning up illegally dumped rubbish in Rotorua each year.
Northland council hopes to rein in sea gorse
Far North boaties and cray fishers asked to help stop highly invasive kelp spreading.
Water use in Hamilton still too high despite heavy rain
Water usage has still be too high in Hamilton.
Jetsprints to upcycle stormwater
Stormwater will be pumped about 1.2km from a nearby storage pond to ASB Baypark.
Dirty water thwarts river protest plunge
Run-off from rain could dampen a mass plunge to highlight Hatea River's pollution
No longer waspish about Daddy Long Legs
Thoughts of war on Daddy Long Leg spiders have dissipated after a wasp attack.
Sustainable Backyards a way for people to share sustainability activities
People can share their passion for sustainability with the community in March.
NIWA: Record dry tipped to continue in Southland, Otago
There looks to be little reprieve for southern farmers - Niwa's seasonal climate outlook.
'Ignorant pigs' defecating in trees prompt outrage
Queenstown Lakes District Council staff had pick up human waste left by freedom campers.
Rain lifts the spirits
Farmers spirits lifted with rain, but more needed to see drought off.
East coast storms fatal for penguins
Rough seas and strong easterlies kill penguins and other seabirds on Northland east coast.
Birds and pufferfish wash ashore
Thirty-eight pufferfish have been collected from Mount beach with more sightings.
Protecting your farm from mycoplasma bovis
Tips on how to protect farms from mycoplasma bovis.
Forest & Bird: Councils ignoring own enviroment reports
Forest & Bird calls out councils for ignoring reports on environmentally-conscious farms.
Robin Grieve: Greens MP Shaw 'scaremongering' about climate change
Green MP James Shaw's comments on climate change are irresponsible, says Robin Grieve.
Dr Doug Edmeades: Confessions of a climate change sceptic
Opinion: Dr Doug Edmeades explains why he is a climate change sceptic.
Getting the measure of the catch
Boat ramp surveyors will be at 20 boat ramps along the northeast coast this summer.
Velvetleaf serious threat to crops
Velvetleaf is regarded as the world's worst cropping weed, damaging arable crops.
Mayor says highway is a neglected regional road
Mayor looking forward to highway discussion with Government.
Slippery rescue to prevent more deaths
Fish deaths prompt relocation of quarter of eel population from lake near Napier
'Stupid' tap signs confusing - councillor
Mayor clarifies perplexing signs at Woodville water source.
Boozy aftermath: Holidaymakers leave bottle mountain behind
Thames-Coromandel produces the most amount of recycling over the busy holiday period.
Rain welcome but some farms still feeling the pinch
Rain has helped ease potential drought conditions across much, but not all, the district.
'Something's biting me': Eel attacks boy, 5
Young Northland boy recounts moment eel latches onto his leg.
Katie Milne: Treat your farm as a fortress
Farmers need a game plan to repel harmful substances that hurt your livelihood.
Record number of rare whio ducklings found
A record number of whio ducklings have been located on Mt Taranaki.
Papamoa bonfire trashes beach
Remains of Papamoa beach fire upsets residents and raises council concerns.
Warmer Central Otago has many implications
When it comes to climate change, there is more to it than sea-level rise and temperature.
Toxic fish at Mount trigger warning
Do not touch pufferfish and keep dogs away from these poisonous creatures.
Lake Hayes scrub fire may have been sparked by mower
The Lake Hayes scrub fire may have been started by a lawn mower.
Water conservation request to Otago farmers as rivers dry up
Farmers across Otago are being asked to conserve water after river levels drop.