Jim Jones has some innovative ideas for combating climate change and greenhouse gases

Conference Centre hitting its straps.

Is the Beltex tall enough to to do the business? "He's very short," I said.

Julie Patton recaps weather, visitors and unruly chickens.

Climate change controls are likely to levy large costs to homeowners across NZ.

Lance O'Sullivan discusses heading off to Auckland to grow his business.

Jamie Mackay reckons Fonterra needs an Obama-esque type leader.

Foraging comes to the fore in autumn as daylight hours wane and nights cool.

Jamie Mackay pays tribute to All Black #563 - Robin Archer.

Wayne Bennett is a new columnist with a passion for preserving the natural world.

Planned law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will have widespread economic impact.

The most likely volcanic effect on Whanganui District is a sprinkling of ash from Ruapehu

COMMENT: Goings on at one of our biggest companies are leaving a sour taste.

Govt's $3 billion is the largest injection of funding into provincial NZ in decades.

Angling advocates are vocal about the need to maintain water quality, says Andrew McGiven.

The one thing that governments are never short of is money.

Do we have the right environmental governance in Hawke's Bay?

Lawyer Emma Tomblin on the impacts of M.bovis on the sale and purchase of NZ farms.

Lake renovation a labour of love.

Northland has been victim of government neglect, says Winston Peters.

Avocados from New Zealand have gained access to the China market, says Jen Scoular.

COMMENT: Divert some defence money to fighting stink bugs, argues Brian Rudman.

In my view the Dam emerges as an option which at the very least must be considered.

Heritage pastime frittered away by greedy poachers.

No bull - Charlie the horse was a most reluctant patient.

Chlorination of water is an admission of failure to maintain the environment.

Farm dogs are part of the family, and a valuable asset to the farm business.

Increasing weed resistance will render herbicide sprays redundant

Rodeo is no different to elephants and lions being forced to perform in a circus,

Jamie Mackay prepares for Field Days season and worries about tourists' driving skills.