The CountryProbe into water treatment plant startsInvestigation into water cloudiness at the plant could take three weeks.14 Jan 05:30 PM
The CountryBusy Tauranga beach contaminated by wastewaterThe contamination was caused by a wastewater overflow at Pilot Bay in Mount Maunganui.13 Jan 11:28 PM
The CountryConcerted efforts behind Boundary Stream restorationTravel back in time and visit the natural glory of Boundary Stream Scenic Reserve.13 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryRemote lakes to get restoration workTwo remote lakes south of Kawhia Harbour are to benefit from restoration work.12 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryEcological restoration at Mataharu Wetland gets a boostNative plants, birds and fish at Matahuru Wetland have won a $84,000 grant.11 Jan 10:30 PM
The CountryMermaid's hair found in Bay of IslandsDNA tests will determine if seaweed hauled up Bay of Islands is a new marine biohazard11 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryCouncil hits back at Forest & Bird claimsThe Hawke's Bay Regional Council has hit back at Forest & Bird's claims around irrigation.11 Jan 08:20 PM
The CountryNo fiery start, but summer caution neededRain dampener for holiday-goers, blessing for the Fire Service but care urged.11 Jan 04:45 PM
The CountrySprayed-off hills that shocked visitor okay - with conditionsHorizons Regional Council wants more research on "spray and pray" pasture technique.11 Jan 07:00 AM
The CountrySwamp kauri battlers face final defeatCourt costs and battle fatigue could force a Northland environmental group into recess.11 Jan 01:30 AM
The CountryConservation dream has come true at lastBarbara Sutton always dreamed of working in conservation.11 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryPassion lies in rural sectorFrom rural banking to cow genetics, Gill Haenga just loves meeting farmers10 Jan 11:30 PM
The CountryPrisoner programme Project Tongariro gets $126,750 boostPrisoners will be growing and planting eco-sourced trees for Project Tongariro.10 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountryRevellers' mess a hazardPolystyrene pollution lettered East Beach after New Year's celebrations, causing a hazard.10 Jan 08:06 PM
The CountryEditorial: Wastewater plant legal action settledThe payment in March 2016 coincides with council acquiring $8 million for debt reduction.10 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryFear of fire potential in NorthlandHot summer conditions are drying out Northland, causing a fire concern.10 Jan 07:00 PM
The CountryNew Lake Taupo harbourmaster at the helmThey both grew up messing about on the water, and now they're doing it for a job.10 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryKeno's prayers are answeredWayne Kennan's O'Ceirin Farm in Whanganui escapes the Big Dry10 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryBream Bay crabbers being safe and tidy this summerBream Bay volunteers are pleased their messages are getting through to paddle crabbers.10 Jan 05:00 PM
The Country'Tornadoes of fire' rememberedPeople are often urged to think of fire safety in Hawke's Bay as we face a fire ban.10 Jan 03:30 AM
The CountryReduce irrigation, increase profit, says Forest & BirdForest & Bird says Horizons and HBRC are ignoring irrigation research.10 Jan 03:07 AM
The CountryPlanting for meat eating PowelliphantaNew Zealand's native land snails are meat eaters and eat worms and slugs.10 Jan 01:30 AM
The CountryPassion for birds inspires teen's effortsA young woman's heart for helpless animals has led her to providing a safe haven for birds10 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryTotal fire ban set for HorowhenuaA total fire ban has been in place for Horowhenua from 8am on Thursday, December 21.09 Jan 11:45 PM
The CountryBeware of the 'grumpy bogmonster' - DocA ''grumpy bog monster'' has been startling some visitors to the Kakanui area.09 Jan 11:30 PM
The CountryParts of Lake Taupo deemed safe for swimmingSwimming will be allowed at the northern part of Lake Taupo's Acacia Bay09 Jan 11:07 PM
The CountryLethal bacteria infects waterwaysLethal bacteria infects Horowhenua swim spots, prompting warnings to steer clear.09 Jan 10:12 PM
The CountryWhat infiltrated treatment plant may never be knownBream Bay residents asked to conserve water.09 Jan 07:00 PM
The CountryLake Horowhenua's first report card not good newsLake Horowhenua's first report card is in and the news is not good.09 Jan 06:15 PM
The CountryWater restrictions now in place in LevinLevin is now at level 3 water supply restrictions. Last week the town was at level 4.09 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryYear in Review: Who is the greater polluter, cows or people?Year in Review: Malcolm Lumsden's opinion piece on the great cow v human pollution debate.09 Jan 11:00 AM
The CountryNZ's 'bad' lakes: Where you should avoidScientists have begun a sprawling health check of hundreds of New Zealand lakes.09 Jan 03:49 AM