Environment

Kiwi Conservation Club celebrates 30 years

A bush reserve in Te Puna is now benefiting from the addition of another 100 trees. This month marks two significant birthdays, both of which have been recognised... Read More

Fish & Game calls for enforcement of orders

Fish & Game New Zealand is urging regional councils to step up and protect New Zealand's rivers and lakes by enforcing Water Conservation Orders - WCOs. WCOs... Read More

Do you dig history? Head to a BOP archaeology talk

Archaeology in the Bay of Plenty is the hot topic at today's meeting of the Tauranga Historic Society. In celebration of Archaeology Week, the society is... Read More

Flood, fire and drought predicted for BOP towns

Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki townships face inundation and flooding, while Kawerau is looking at increased fire risk, according to a climate change risk assessment... Read More

Raising awareness of what we breath in

New Zealanders need to be more aware of indoor air quality and its impact on health, particularly over winter, caution the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ,... Read More

Lower North Island shaken by “severe” earthquakes

Two strong earthquakes at a magnitude of 5.9 and 5.3 have struck near Pōrangahau in the lower North Island. GeoNet said the first was the magnitude 5.9 which... Read More

Unprecedented challenges for BOP citrus growers

New Zealand's favourite citrus fruit are now in season and Kiwi shoppers are encouraged to enjoy this important produce throughout the day for a great tasting,... Read More

Warning over “worst weed in the world”

AgResearch is teaming up with regional councils and Rural Contractors New Zealand to collate information on alligator weed in a bid to better understand its spread. The... Read More

Arctic sea-ice algae attract plastics, study shows

Amid global calls to reduce plastic production, new research shows high amounts of plastic in Arctic Sea ice and sediment. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha University... Read More

Penguin artwork funds vital devices

Ahead of today's World Penguin Day, the penguins at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's have been busy creating artwork that the aquarium is now selling for a good cause. Using... Read More

Aurora thrills admirers across New Zealand

Aurora admirers across the country have shared amazing photos of the Aurora Australis they captured on Monday night. The beams of light, also known as the Southern... Read More

No tsunami threat to NZ following 7.3M quake

Update, 2pm: There is no Tsunami threat to New Zealand following a 7.3M earthquake that struck in the Kermaded Islands region on Monday afternoon. New... Read More