Napier Port defends use of toxic fumigation chemicals banned in Europe
Existing exposure rates at work are well below known hazardous levels.
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Local Focus: 17,000 trees planted in 3 hours at 'green-gym'
More trees added to Waiwhakareke in lead up to Arbor Day. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Baby kiwi caught in trap is put down
Young kiwi fourth found in a gin trap in just a few months.
Waitōtara farmer putting his land first
Waitotara hill country farmer working with new Council erosion scheme
New rabbit calicivirus strain found
This is the first time it has been found in New Zealand.
South Hokianga search is on for wallaby
A specialist team and two trained dogs search for wallaby in south Hokianga.
Councillors' chance to grill staff over lake algae
Councillors to hear of Virginia Lake Algae problems
Money runs dry for water quality projects
Lots of water improvement work in hand, and requests for lots more
Fly-overs find 450 potential kauri dieback sites
Fly-overs reveal hundreds of new sites possibly infected with kauri dieback disease.
Car import costs a side-risk to greener economy - report
Report shows ''major changes will be needed," commission chair Murray Sherwin says.
It's a dirty job -- but these guys have it covered
It's a dirty job - seven bags of rubbish - but someone's got to do it
Half-way mark: Rangitikei mayor 'hats off to Labour'
Rangitikei mayor talks about future plans. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Farmers in sights of new climate committee
The Government has announced the leadership of a powerful new committee on climate change.
Sewage overflows blamed for swimming caution
Tauranga's Pilot Bay has received a surprise caution for swimming water quality.
Marked improvement in NZ river water quality
New data released by Land, Air, Water Aotearoa shows river quality trends are high.
Low intensity dairy farmers take award
Sustainability equals longevity for dairy farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Stink bug stowaways delay car arrivals
More than 8000 vehicles have been sent back from Auckland's port due to a stinky problem
Trevett: Lemons for Jones, confetti for Shaw
PM Jacinda Ardern will arrive in Europe with bragging rights on climate change.
'A losing battle' - myrtle rust spreads south
Myrtle rust has spread south and an ecologist says its incursion is a hard lesson for NZ.
Farmer hopes to breed rare dabchicks
Dabchicks, grebes or weweia - only 2000 remain. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
DOC's latest move in battle against kauri dieback
Forest and Bird questions whether new stations will do much to stop spread of the disease.
To act now or later: The $30 billion climate change question
A Westpac report shows immediate action on climate change could save NZ $30 billion.
The lake that lost its breath
Three years after his wedding at placid Lake Tutira, Jamie Morton asks if it can be saved.
'Greener' pastures could help farms slash emissions
Incorporating plantain into grazed land found to reduce release of greenhouse gasses.
New lake appears here to stay
More is now known about the growing lake between Wairoa and Gisborne.
New disease strain unleashed against rabbits
A new virus is to be introduced to kill rabbits, 21 years after the first illegal release.
Watch: Sterile pink moths to rescue apples
A million sterile codling moths are opening export doors. Made with funding from NZ On Air
'Ambitious' cleanup for Hawke's Bay rivers
An annual cost of $10.16 million is estimated to be needed to meet swimmability targets.
Floods delay Napier-Wairoa rail reopening
100m of rail line washed out during Thursday's weather event
Residents await groundwater test results
Affected residents form committee, recovery manager appointed.
Emissions ruling angers forest owners
Rules for ETS eligibility have changed drastically, owners say
Rubbish dumpers may have left a clue
An important clue has been left in a pile of rubbish dumped in Waipapakauri last week.
Whanganui forest owners frustrated with MPI
Two Whanganui forest ventures are at odds with Ministry for Primary Industries criteria.