Environment

Ash and gas: Scientists keep watch on Whakaari

Scientists are keeping an eye on Whakaari/White Island after volcanic ash and strong gas has been detected in the crater.. GNS Science says onsite cameras showed... Read More

People invited to help keep Te Puke beautiful

A jolly good spring clean in Te Puke is planned this Wednesday as part of the Keep NZ Beautiful week. Epic Te Puke's marketing and promotions manager Rebecca... Read More

Carbon emissions research in Tauranga

A new research project underway in Tauranga has the potential for changing how farmers and landowners reduce carbon emissions on a ‘million-tonne scale'. Grinding... Read More

Govt enhances protection for most productive land

The Government has released a National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL), which will enhance protection for New Zealand's most productive... Read More

High plume from Whakaari/White Island noticed

SunLive readers have noted that Wakaari/White Island appears to be giving off a larger plume than usual today. "White Island chucking ash all morning," wrote... Read More

Clean up week to begin this weekend

Iconic Kiwi charity Keep New Zealand Beautiful (KNZB) is excited that its annual Clean Up Week, Aotearoa's largest movement against litter, is finally here, with... Read More

WBOPDC: Reminder to fit your PAYT tag correctly

Western Bay of Plenty locals are being reminded to put the rubbish out with a correctly fitted pay-as-you-throw tag or expect to keep your waste for another week. Western... Read More

Whakaari: New system could provide early warning

Kiwi volcanologists and engineers have finished testing an automated system that provides a warning when an eruption on Whakaari (White Island) becomes more likely. The... Read More

Largest climate conference in NZ to create action

The critical role of business in transitioning Aotearoa New Zealand to a zero-carbon economy will be centre stage in Tāmaki Makaurau next week at the largest... Read More

Massive funding boost for Waikato research

From incorporating mātauranga Māori into marine restoration to Xeno Nucleic Acids that could have impacts on cancer research and rock weathering for carbon capture,... Read More

A muddy situation near Te Puna

A drive along the waterfront of Waitui Reserve near Te Puna has left two vehicles in a muddy situation. Photos sent to SunLive show two 4WDs stuck in the mud... Read More

Broken bones no barrier for graduate

Graduating from the University of Waikato was an opportunity for Caleb Crosbie (Ngāpuhi) to reflect on the roller-coaster of the year that's been. A serious... Read More