MORE than 800,000 new computers are sold each year, but what happens to the machines that are cast aside for thinner, younger models? Today eDay volunteers are taking in broken, obsolete, or unwanted computers and cellphones at 32 centres nationwide.

By WEBB, Kathy THE Government is refusing to allow Hawke's Bay's airport to lease extra land it needs to lengthen the runway for jets.

ENVIRONMENT Minister Trevor Mallard's sudden tough talking over water has more to do with the pending election than a real Government desire to tackle a pressing problem. Mr Mallard wants the worst of the polluting farmers to be jailed.

By GORMAN, Paul Polluting farmers should be jailed, says Environment Minister Trevor Mallard. He told the Water and Wastes Association conference in Christchurch this week that he supported tougher sentences and even jail for serious water polluters.

By REICH, Josh The Nelson region's aquaculture industry is set to get a boost with the Government pledging funds to look at ways of further developing the industry. Environment Minister Trevor Mallard announced the extra funding while on a tour of New Zealand King Salmon in Tahunanui yesterday.