The CountryLake, river pollution key concern of KiwisA survey has revealed river and lake pollution is the second highest concern of Kiwis07 Jan 05:00 AM
The CountryUK couple shocked by New Zealand spray cultureThe United Kingdom is much greener than New Zealand, two visitors say.05 Jan 12:00 AM
EditorialEditorial: Unwelcome pests need firm responseEDITORIAL: Valuable primary sector requires protection, at border and inside farm gate.26 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountrySafety tool for Whanganui swim spotsKai Iwi and Ototoka streams are no go but swimming at Ruatiti Domain is primo22 Dec 04:00 AM
The CountryFaeces warnings at popular swimming spotsSome of the Bay's most popular swimming spots are now too dangerous for people to swim in21 Dec 07:15 PM
The Country'I can't wait for when we don't have possums'Life in the country is better without pests.21 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryPoo contamination force swimming bans in four spotsHeavy rain and farm run-off combo blamed for contaminations.20 Dec 10:42 PM
The CountryWater restrictions loom for Western Bay residentsSome Western Bay district residents asked to conserve water or face restrictions.20 Dec 10:30 PM
The CountryEvents planned as drought looms for coastal TaranakiFree social events planned in January to support farmers dealing with drought.20 Dec 02:09 AM
The CountryListen: Jacinda Ardern on how Zero Carbon by 2050 will affect farmingJacinda Ardern on zero carbon emissions by 2050, medicinal cannabis and a busy 2017.20 Dec 12:59 AM
The CountryNo-go zones: The spots deemed unsafe for swimmingTen beach sites in Auckland among those listed as unsafe.19 Dec 11:00 PM
The CountryNew award for sustainable dairy farmingAward to recognise dairy farmers who are respected for their role in sustainable dairying19 Dec 10:32 PM
The CountryGovernment taken to task over mining permitsGreenpeace says Govt's plans could undermine new Climate Commission before it gets started19 Dec 10:16 PM
The CountryWetlands boardwalk funding met with $44,000 from trustPublic will get access through Wanaka's Bullock Creek wetlands earlier than expected.19 Dec 10:07 PM
The CountryFour southern rural projects gain MPI sustainable farming grantsMPI announced $7.15 million for 28 new sustainable farming fund projects yesterday.19 Dec 08:11 PM
The CountryDOC stalwart plans to ride off into the sunsetThirty years after taking up the sole DOC position, it's time to move on.19 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryUpper Clutha Water Group to begin projects in MarchWater management plan, riparian planting, and applied research on urban run-off effects.19 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryLake Hayes bacterial level risk for swimmersPeople being advised not to swim in Lake Hayes after E. coli was detected in the water.18 Dec 10:27 PM
The CountryOtago farmers tense as possible drought loomsOtago farmers getting anxious as drought conditions creep ever closer to the region.18 Dec 08:17 PM
The CountryGene-editing: How it could be used in NZExperts have set out potential ways gene-editing technology could be used in New Zealand.18 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryMark Ross: Managing pests to help eradicate global hungerIn NZ, the economic damage caused by pastoral weeds is estimated at $1.2 billion per annum18 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryPM announces Zero Carbon Act timelineGovernment aiming for a net zero emissions economy by 2050.18 Dec 02:39 AM
The CountryWater restrictions put pressure on Pahiatua, WoodvilleAdditional sources of treated drinking water are being tankered in.18 Dec 12:55 AM
The CountryFewer frost days as Central Otago climate altersFewer frost days could mean less need for frost protection & fewer nights of broken sleep.17 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryHorizons council monitors safe swim spotsMore than 80 swimming spots will be under watch around the region over summer.17 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryWingspan to build new conservation centre in partnership with Ngati WhakaueConstruction and development of the conservation centre will soon begin on the new site.17 Dec 08:42 PM
The CountryLake Taupo water toxic to people and dogsIn 1963, all NZ waterways were drinkable. What, oh what are we doing to our world?17 Dec 08:30 PM
The CountryConcern after fish die in Hastings riverNearly 200 fish were found dead in the Clive River on Saturday due to weed build-up.17 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryE.coli detected day after Glenorchy water outcryResidents didn't want to see water 'ruined' by chemical, but testing finds E.coli next day16 Dec 07:42 PM
The CountryDairy looks for greenhouse gas solutionDairy industry looking at ways of mitigating greenhouse gas production.16 Dec 04:15 AM
The CountryExpectations summer will be exceptionally drySouthland has not experienced a dry spell like this since 1990, says regional council.16 Dec 04:05 AM
The CountryTaumarunui tap declared water clean and safeTaumarunui tap water safe says council despite odour15 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryCall to delay setting Clutha flowsOtago Regional Council urged to delay setting minimum flows for the Clutha River.14 Dec 11:30 PM
