Latest from TCN - Environment

Animal body parts dumped in waterways

Animal offal and body parts have been found at three public access points to the river.

Chlorine exposing leaks in pipes

Hot water cylinder and water pipe leaks exposed by chlorine in the system.

Quake fault-line study plans for 'big one'

Fault-line monitors at Dannevirke, Weber and Akitio part of major scientific programme.

Andrew Curtis: Let ideas flow on managing water

COMMENT: Weather extremes show we cannot rely on Mother Nature alone.

How long does it take wool to degrade in the ocean?

This is a question Crown researchers hope to answer.

Freedom camping ban for Queenstown

Mayor says ban is a response to the significant growth in freedom camping.

Worker: 'We were all exposed...we could barely breathe and see'

Social media attacks on toxic ammonia leak prompt explanation from Affco Imlay plant

Fire destroys depot storing 1080

Suspicious fire followed break-in at council's 1080 storage depot.

Mayor says highway is a neglected regional road

Mayor looking forward to highway discussion with Government.

'Stupid' tap signs confusing - councillor

Mayor clarifies perplexing signs at Woodville water source.

Boozy aftermath: Holidaymakers leave bottle mountain behind

Thames-Coromandel produces the most amount of recycling over the busy holiday period.

'Something's biting me': Eel attacks boy, 5

Young Northland boy recounts moment eel latches onto his leg.

Record number of rare whio ducklings found

A record number of whio ducklings have been located on Mt Taranaki.

Toxic fish at Mount trigger warning

Do not touch pufferfish and keep dogs away from these poisonous creatures.

Total fire ban now in force across Otago and Southland

There is now a total fire ban across Otago and Southland.

OIO grants Fletcher bid for sensitive land

OIO approves Cromwell bid