New ZealandWatchdog needed to halt freshwater decline - forumA new commission should be created to help stop decline of our waterways, top forum says.26 Jun 02:57 AM
New ZealandPossum punch: Pest control or is this animal cruelty?His punch sends the possum flying through the air - but is this "pest control"?24 Jun 11:16 PM
New ZealandBat's head seized at NZ borderTraveller declared a bat's head at Auckland Airport, saying his family had eaten the rest.24 Jun 11:10 PM
New ZealandWhy garden birds are our 'backyard barometers'A new report is good news for the greenfinch - but worrying for the tiny waxeye.19 Jun 03:37 AM
New ZealandTwo musters, 299 horses rehomed, 7 euthanisedThe Conservation Department has mustered 306 wild Kaimanawa horses this year.19 Jun 12:00 AM
BusinessCommunity group to appeal Otakiri Springs sale to foreign investorCommunity group appeals decisions on expansion of Otakiri bottling plant.18 Jun 07:00 PM
EnvironmentDefence Force says it uses fire eco-foamDefence Force is unsure how to respond to Horizons Regional Council's abatement notice.18 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandOil spill in Tauranga HarbourCouncil works to clean up in failing light after oil spilled in Tauranga Harbour.10 Jun 05:02 AM
EnvironmentFarmers need to fight the Southland Water and Land Plan, Feds sayFederated Farmers: Farmers need to be prepared to fight for their livelihoods06 Jun 07:00 PM
BusinessNapier Port defends use of toxic fumigation chemicals banned in EuropeExisting exposure rates at work are well below known hazardous levels.06 Jun 06:13 PM
LifestyleLocal 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 Air03 Jun 10:20 PM
New ZealandBaby kiwi caught in trap is put downYoung kiwi fourth found in a gin trap in just a few months.31 May 12:00 AM
EnvironmentWaitōtara farmer putting his land firstWaitotara hill country farmer working with new Council erosion scheme30 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandNew rabbit calicivirus strain foundThis is the first time it has been found in New Zealand.15 May 12:24 AM
New ZealandSouth Hokianga search is on for wallabyA specialist team and two trained dogs search for wallaby in south Hokianga.11 May 01:53 AM
New ZealandArgentine ants threaten Kāpiti IslandHigh alert as invasive ant species discovered04 May 12:55 AM
PropertyCouncillors' chance to grill staff over lake algaeCouncillors to hear of Virginia Lake Algae problems03 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandMoney runs dry for water quality projectsLots of water improvement work in hand, and requests for lots more30 Apr 03:02 AM
New ZealandFly-overs find 450 potential kauri dieback sitesFly-overs reveal hundreds of new sites possibly infected with kauri dieback disease.27 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandCar import costs a side-risk to greener economy - reportReport shows ''major changes will be needed," commission chair Murray Sherwin says.26 Apr 09:37 PM
EnvironmentIt's a dirty job -- but these guys have it coveredIt's a dirty job - seven bags of rubbish - but someone's got to do it25 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandHalf-way mark: Rangitikei mayor 'hats off to Labour'Rangitikei mayor talks about future plans. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandFarmers in sights of new climate committeeThe Government has announced the leadership of a powerful new committee on climate change.17 Apr 05:33 AM
New ZealandSewage overflows blamed for swimming cautionTauranga's Pilot Bay has received a surprise caution for swimming water quality.16 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandMarked improvement in NZ river water qualityNew data released by Land, Air, Water Aotearoa shows river quality trends are high.16 Apr 03:06 AM
AgribusinessLow intensity dairy farmers take awardSustainability equals longevity for dairy farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.15 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandStink bug stowaways delay car arrivalsMore than 8000 vehicles have been sent back from Auckland's port due to a stinky problem14 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettTrevett: Lemons for Jones, confetti for ShawPM Jacinda Ardern will arrive in Europe with bragging rights on climate change.11 Apr 10:50 PM
New Zealand'A losing battle' - myrtle rust spreads southMyrtle rust has spread south and an ecologist says its incursion is a hard lesson for NZ.06 Apr 03:47 AM
New ZealandFarmer hopes to breed rare dabchicksDabchicks, grebes or weweia - only 2000 remain. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Apr 01:12 AM
New ZealandDOC's latest move in battle against kauri diebackForest and Bird questions whether new stations will do much to stop spread of the disease.05 Apr 01:54 AM
EnergyTo act now or later: The $30 billion climate change questionA Westpac report shows immediate action on climate change could save NZ $30 billion.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe lake that lost its breathThree years after his wedding at placid Lake Tutira, Jamie Morton asks if it can be saved.30 Mar 04:00 PM