Editorial: Wastewater plant legal action settled
The payment in March 2016 coincides with council acquiring $8 million for debt reduction.
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Fear of fire potential in Northland
Hot summer conditions are drying out Northland, causing a fire concern.
New Lake Taupo harbourmaster at the helm
They both grew up messing about on the water, and now they're doing it for a job.
Bream Bay crabbers being safe and tidy this summer
Bream Bay volunteers are pleased their messages are getting through to paddle crabbers.
'Tornadoes of fire' remembered
People are often urged to think of fire safety in Hawke's Bay as we face a fire ban.
Reduce irrigation, increase profit, says Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird says Horizons and HBRC are ignoring irrigation research.
Planting for meat eating Powelliphanta
New Zealand's native land snails are meat eaters and eat worms and slugs.
Passion for birds inspires teen's efforts
A young woman's heart for helpless animals has led her to providing a safe haven for birds
Total fire ban set for Horowhenua
A total fire ban has been in place for Horowhenua from 8am on Thursday, December 21.
Beware of the 'grumpy bogmonster' - Doc
A ''grumpy bog monster'' has been startling some visitors to the Kakanui area.
Parts of Lake Taupo deemed safe for swimming
Swimming will be allowed at the northern part of Lake Taupo's Acacia Bay
Lethal bacteria infects waterways
Lethal bacteria infects Horowhenua swim spots, prompting warnings to steer clear.
What infiltrated treatment plant may never be known
Bream Bay residents asked to conserve water.
Lake Horowhenua's first report card not good news
Lake Horowhenua's first report card is in and the news is not good.
Water restrictions now in place in Levin
Levin is now at level 3 water supply restrictions. Last week the town was at level 4.
Year 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.
NZ's 'bad' lakes: Where you should avoid
Scientists have begun a sprawling health check of hundreds of New Zealand lakes.
On-farm animal tracking imperative for biosecurity
Good on-farm biosecurity and accurate tracing of animal movement is imperative.
Caution urged around contaminated water following heavy rain
Warning of potential health risks associated with contaminated recreational water.
Only minor breaches reported by fishery officers
Only a handful of minor breaches reported by Fishery officers in Northland
James Shaw's climate change warning
Extreme weather insurance bill for first 7 months of 2017 came in at $242 million.
Recent heat boost for South Canterbury lavender crops
A South Canterbury lavender grower is experiencing an early start to the season.
Northland trainee truckies use donated tanker
Northland truck driver training gets new aid.
Mt Alpha fire: Some days before fire extinguished
Fire crews may be back on Mt Alpha near Wanaka for the sixth day today.
Norsewood fabulous place to farm and garden
Reliable rainfall not a problem for upper Norsewood residents.
Conservation Comment: Rare shrub needs love
Unfortunately, Gardner's tree daisy is a plant, not a kakapo, so nobody noticed or cared.
Lake, river pollution key concern of Kiwis
A survey has revealed river and lake pollution is the second highest concern of Kiwis
UK couple shocked by New Zealand spray culture
The United Kingdom is much greener than New Zealand, two visitors say.
Editorial: Unwelcome pests need firm response
EDITORIAL: Valuable primary sector requires protection, at border and inside farm gate.
Safety tool for Whanganui swim spots
Kai Iwi and Ototoka streams are no go but swimming at Ruatiti Domain is primo
Faeces warnings at popular swimming spots
Some of the Bay's most popular swimming spots are now too dangerous for people to swim in
'I can't wait for when we don't have possums'
Life in the country is better without pests.
Poo contamination force swimming bans in four spots
Heavy rain and farm run-off combo blamed for contaminations.