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
The CountryOn-farm animal tracking imperative for biosecurityGood on-farm biosecurity and accurate tracing of animal movement is imperative.09 Jan 02:30 AM
The CountryCaution urged around contaminated water following heavy rainWarning of potential health risks associated with contaminated recreational water.09 Jan 12:10 AM
The CountryOnly minor breaches reported by fishery officersOnly a handful of minor breaches reported by Fishery officers in Northland08 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryJames Shaw's climate change warningExtreme weather insurance bill for first 7 months of 2017 came in at $242 million.08 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryRecent heat boost for South Canterbury lavender cropsA South Canterbury lavender grower is experiencing an early start to the season.08 Jan 02:30 AM
The CountryNorthland trainee truckies use donated tankerNorthland truck driver training gets new aid.07 Jan 11:43 PM
The CountryMt Alpha fire: Some days before fire extinguishedFire crews may be back on Mt Alpha near Wanaka for the sixth day today.07 Jan 10:24 PM
The CountryNorsewood fabulous place to farm and gardenReliable rainfall not a problem for upper Norsewood residents.07 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryConservation Comment: Rare shrub needs loveUnfortunately, Gardner's tree daisy is a plant, not a kakapo, so nobody noticed or cared.07 Jan 07:05 PM
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
