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Fonterra's water quality charm offensive

Fonterra has launched a charm offensive show how it has upped its game.

Project explores bond to fund native forest

Researchers building a business case for a bond used to fund permanent native forestry.

Local Focus: Foxton fights for flow

Foxton calls for flow back in their river. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

What new govt may mean for science, environment

What could a change of government mean for New Zealand's environment and science sectors?

Exempt streams carry biggest pollution load

New study shows most pollution found in small streams not required to be fenced off.

Greens not talking to National 'pathetic'

The Greens' refusal to consider a coalition with National is pathetic, former PM says.

Major issues lurk as Kiwis go to the polls

The electorate is not so much demanding deep reform as a realignment of priorities.

Most Kiwis back charging for water use - survey

Most Kiwis across town and country think water use should come with a cost, survey finds.

Majority of Kiwis back Labour's water tax

Labour's royalty on freshwater is backed by 70 per cent of Kiwis in a new poll.

Smith rejects dam project conflict claims

Environment Minister Nick Smith rejects conflict of interest claims over funds for a dam.

Farmers: We vow to protect waterways for our children

COMMENT: Farmers promise to protect rivers and streams for future generations.

Passions high over natural assets

What policies are parties proposing to manage and protect our natural resources?

Fact or Fiction: Labour's water tax

How much will farmers really pay if Labour brings in a water tax?

Summer swimming: one in four spots unsafe

Almost 25 per cent of Hawke's Bay's monitored swimming spots were deemed unsafe.

Rogue MP 'unlikely' to rejoin Greens

The Greens may drop their "Great Together" slogan after Metiria Turei's resignation.

Shaw says Turei paid 'ultimate political price'

Green Party leader James Shaw "gutted" for former co-leader Metiria Turei.