Fatberg causes Taupo wastewater spill
Council asks people to take more care after ninth spill into the lake since last January.
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Report card not good news for Lake Horowhenua
The first report card on the health of Lake Horowhenua is in and it is not good.
Helping farmers get back on their feet after early dry
'When circumstances are happening beyond control that can be huge for the farmer'
'Game changing' industrial park proposal for Kaikohe
Council proposing to invest $6m in land, consents to lure industry.
Otago, Canterbury flooding to cost up to $55m
Floodings costs for Canterbury and Otago have nearly doubled.
Otago Fish and Game note increase in angling offences
Otago Fishing and Game have noted a rise in fishing offences.
Northland Regional Council urges boaties to stop the spread of Undaria
The Northland Regional Council is urging boaties to prevent the spread Undaria pinnatifida
Total fire ban now in force across Otago and Southland
There is now a total fire ban across Otago and Southland.
Monitoring checks health of Far North lakes
Scientists have begun a "sprawling health check" of hundreds of New Zealand lakes.
HBRC pilot scheme to offer free checks for farms in Hawke's Bay
The HRBC Water Information services team is running a pilot scheme with Irrigation NZ.
Rubbish fire reason for Northland scrub fire
Firefighters still at rubbish fire that quickly got out of control sparking massive blaze.
Russell boat club needs lift as sea rises
Russell Boating Club fundraising to lift historic clubhouse above rising tides.
Hawaiians here to study river
Marine biologists arrived in Whanganui to spend a few days exploring the Whanganui River.
Cleaning reminder to stop spread of water pests in Otago
ORC and MPI are asking people to be vigilant and stay clean when near or in water.
Alexandra farmer concerned ORC 'locking up' resources
A farmer is concerned the Otago Regional Council is "locking up" a future resource
Weather helps with progress on Woodville water supply upgrade
Mother Nature and the Woodville community have co-operated well over the early summer.
Probe into water treatment plant starts
Investigation into water cloudiness at the plant could take three weeks.
Busy Tauranga beach contaminated by wastewater
The contamination was caused by a wastewater overflow at Pilot Bay in Mount Maunganui.
Concerted efforts behind Boundary Stream restoration
Travel back in time and visit the natural glory of Boundary Stream Scenic Reserve.
Remote lakes to get restoration work
Two remote lakes south of Kawhia Harbour are to benefit from restoration work.
Ecological restoration at Mataharu Wetland gets a boost
Native plants, birds and fish at Matahuru Wetland have won a $84,000 grant.
Mermaid's hair found in Bay of Islands
DNA tests will determine if seaweed hauled up Bay of Islands is a new marine biohazard
Council hits back at Forest & Bird claims
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council has hit back at Forest & Bird's claims around irrigation.
No fiery start, but summer caution needed
Rain dampener for holiday-goers, blessing for the Fire Service but care urged.
Sprayed-off hills that shocked visitor okay - with conditions
Horizons Regional Council wants more research on "spray and pray" pasture technique.
Swamp kauri battlers face final defeat
Court costs and battle fatigue could force a Northland environmental group into recess.
Conservation dream has come true at last
Barbara Sutton always dreamed of working in conservation.
Passion lies in rural sector
From rural banking to cow genetics, Gill Haenga just loves meeting farmers
Prisoner programme Project Tongariro gets $126,750 boost
Prisoners will be growing and planting eco-sourced trees for Project Tongariro.
Revellers' mess a hazard
Polystyrene pollution lettered East Beach after New Year's celebrations, causing a hazard.