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Seabed smothered in forestry sediment
7.5m tonnes of sediment is flowing into Hawke's Bay. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Paraparaumu Beach schoolkids' war on plastic
They hope the wider community will recognise the damage plastic does.
Jones says forest scheme challenging but happening
Shane Jones defends haste regarding the first planting in the one billion trees project.
Support sought for plastic-free foodstore in Whangārei
The campaign aims to raise $30,000 to get the shop up and running in Whangarei.
Keep Whanganui beautiful: plea by Craig
Helen Craig and other councillors want Whanganui to enter Keep NZ Beautiful Awards
Muddy hell: Silt-choked river may have 'had its day'
Jim Edwards regards the river as a Hawke's Bay wonder, were it not for the silt.
Rural owners taking emergency water for free
Residents queue for water while some properties draw unmetered water.
Billion Trees bungle: One million seedlings but land unfit
The plan was to plant 1.1 million pine trees - then someone looked at the ground.
Noxious weed's days could be numbered
A gall mite imported from the northern hemisphere could help control old man's beard.
Algal bloom forces switch of Kerikeri water supply
Lake Waingaro normally supplies about 70 per cent of water for Kerikeri's town supply.
First chick for kiwi moved to Pukenui Forest
First kiwi chick has hatched in the Pukenui Forest on Whangārei city's western flank.
Pukepoto Quarries fire a steep climb for fire appliances
An excavator caught fire at Pukepoto Quarries on Saturday.
Rubbish dumping forces Koha Shed closure
Disheartening situation for Whanganui charity as mountain of household rubbish dumped.
Council hunting exotic escapees
The mostly Australian escapees are being hunted by the regional council.
'Breakthrough' plan for NZ's vanishing nature
Councils would be required to map hot-spots for native species under new recommendations.
Danger at the beach: Rubbish blamed for surge in seaside injuries
Researchers are warning rubbish is becoming a "growing hazard" at New Zealand's beaches.
First fairy terns eggs of season laid
DoC rangers surprised one of New Zealand's rarest birds has laid eggs in October.
Win for community group over water bottling appeal
A community group set up to protect Otakiri Springs has had a small court victory.
Homegrown tech turning our future greener
Te Papa summit to explore how high-tech innovation can fight climate change.
Hawke's Bay's coastal management praised
Neville Peat's book is Invading the Sea: Coastal Hazards and Climate Change in Aotearoa NZ
'Stupid and foolish': Endangered dotterels vs drone
Two youngsters caught flying drone near endangered dotterels during breeding season.
Comment: Climate demands we all make changes
Climate change has started and we all must take action.
Global warming could make your beer more expensive
Beer prices could double, according to a new study.
Glyphosate, methyl bromide not on EPA's review list
Glyphosate, methyl bromide, triclosan not on EPA's hit-list of 40 chemicals to reassess.
Underwater pests in the spotlight
More than 40 marine pests are lurking in the waters of Tauranga Harbour at any one time.
New carbon investment fund to launch
Kiwis could soon be able undertake investment through a new carbon fund.
Scientist slams regional council over water quality
Researcher slams regional council, which says it is addressing issues in the catchment.
The death of a lake: 'We fix it or rename it Lake Horror-whenua'
Looking for clarity in the murk of a polluted lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Your say: Compelling case to stop seabed mining; virtue-signalling columnists; guilty unless proven innocent
Readers write: Stop seabed mining; putting virtue on show; guilty till proven innocent
Climate change: Not too big, not too late
We're all frogs in climate change's pot - but there's still time to turn the burner down.
Most of NZ's wastewater to be tested for drug use
Wastewater from 80 per cent of New Zealand to be tested for illegal drug use
Bay hosts new biodiversity announcement
Work to start on a new biodiversity strategy for New Zealand.