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Peat uncovered during major roadworks on the Kapiti Coast is shedding light on early Maori occupation, while the discovery of pumice might be the sign of an old tsunami Audio

It could be years before the organic food industry gets a certification regime, angering producers who are convinced it will confuse customers and leave New Zealand lagging behind the rest of the… Audio

Former chaplain, who set up Commonsense Organics in Wellington with his wife Marion Wood in the early 1990s, and open their first store in Auckland next week. Audio

Canadian biologist and landscape architect who has been running an organic, then permaculture orchard business since 1993. He is travelling throughout New Zealand on the Beyond Organic tour of talks… Audio

For 24 hours last weekend the Katikati community went in search of every species that lives in their area. Fungi, algae, moths, fish, weeds, intestinal worms and more than 45 types of spiders were… Audio

Indonesia lobbies MSG members as Papuan membership bid looms; New Tonga govt still finding its feet; Remains of Heroic US WWII captain found in Vanuatu; Organic farming promoted as key for vulnerable… Audio

Organic farming is being touted as a key strategy in the fight against climate change in the Pacific. Audio

Mike and Bridget Parker grow organic grains at Broadlands Farm, Tolaga Bay, near Gisborne. They run Kiwi organics from their 700 hectare East Cape property. The couple are second generation Tolaga Bay… Audio

Artisan cheese makers in New Zealand toe a tough line. Aside from the vagaries of small business, regulations for production prove formidable for many producers. What do these regulations involve? And… Audio

When a farmer embarked on an experiment to excavate deep volcanic layers and bring them to the top, he found that the ancient soils produced greener pastures. Audio

Not far from Auckland's Queen Street is Kelmarna Organic City Farm, growing vegies and grazing cows within sight of the Skytower. But the farm faces an uncertain future. Audio

Lewis Road Creamery's founder would like all dairy cows in New Zealand to be jerseys….he believes their milk makes the creamiest butter and milk you can produce. In fact it was the pursuit of… Audio

To mark World Soil Day, soil scientists head on a fieldtrip to explore New Zealand's volcanic soils. Audio