Explorer and viral environmentalist Brando Yelavich is all systems go cleaning up the Coromandel bush, this time with a few more hands on deck. An old industrial... Read More

Animal welfare advocates are renewing calls for a ban on the private sale and use of fireworks, warning Guy Fawkes celebrations can have lasting impacts on pets,... Read More

The term 'food forest” describes a way of growing food that mimics natural ecosystems, rather than traditional orchard-style rows. For Selena Hardman,... Read More

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The eruption at Whakaari/White Island appears to have stopped, prompting scientists to lower the volcano's alert status after several days without any signs... Read More

Dead cats in bags, stolen vehicle parts and bottles dating back to the 1950s are among nearly four tonnes of rubbish Brando Yelavich has dragged from the Coromandel... Read More

As El Niño conditions are set to intensify, lifestyle block owners are urged to prepare now, especially those with animals. Earth Sciences New... Read More

Parts of the Eastern Bay of Plenty have become the first areas in New Zealand to enter a restricted fire season this summer. Fire and Emergency New Zealand... Read More

Whakaari/White Island volcano is now continuously erupting a small amount of volcanic ash, Earth Sciences New Zealand says. The island's Volcanic Alert Level... Read More

GeoNet says steam and gas plumes are rising from Whakaari/White Island. The plumes were first spotted six days ago at the island which erupted in 2019, killing... Read More

Many Bay of Plenty residents will be busy mucking in to get their garden growing for summer. For those who'd like to receive free seeds to plant, Whanganui-based... Read More

A 'foul” stench that plagued Mount Maunganui neighbours for days has led to two Bay of Plenty companies being fined for discharging 'offensive”... Read More