Environment

Understanding perceptions about natural hazards

Do people who live in regions of lower seismic activity in New Zealand think about and prepare well for earthquakes in their regions? A research project funded... Read More

Insect invaders getting under NZers‘ skin

It's that time of the year again, there's a buzz in the air, and not the good kind. It's the season of flies, and the wet holiday period means they... Read More

Rotorua to become volcanologists‘ epicentre

Your chance to plumb the depths of volcanoes and earth sciences happens next week when hundreds of volcanologists and earth scientists from around the world meet... Read More

Cracked Coromandel road: Delays expected

People heading to the Coromandel for their long weekends should expect a slower journey across the base of the peninsula. Cracks in SH25A between Kōpū and Hikuai... Read More

Partnership aims for a predator free Coromandel

Powerco is partnering with Predator Free Hauraki Coromandel Community Trust to help make the region's conservation goals a reality. Hauraki Coromandel is moving... Read More

Motiti Protection Area: Rule reminder for boaties

Resident and visiting fishers are being reminded to remember the rules around the Motiti Protection Area. The call comes from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council... Read More

Pay cuts for kiwifruit growers as quality declines

Quality issues are continuing to haunt kiwifruit growers, with marketer Zespri informing orchardists the problem is now worse than first anticipated. In a letter... Read More

Beach fatalities prompt surf lifesaving plea

Surf Life Saving New Zealand is pleading with beachgoers to visit safeswim.org.nz to choose beaches patrolled by lifeguards, and always swim between the red and... Read More

New discoveries from New Zealand’s deepest waters

A joint Chinese - New Zealand research expedition to the Kermadec Trench at Ranghitāhua (Kermadec Islands region) has revealed fascinating new insights into life... Read More

Man on a mission to ‘save Tauranga‘s Marine Park’

A Tauranga man is calling for people to join him at Marine Park to oppose the 'loss of green space” that will occur after a marine research facility is built... Read More

Rotorua mountain bike competition to be broadcast

Elite mountain bikers will gather in Rotorua from March 18 to March 26 for an event first of its kind. An impressive line-up on international athletes will take... Read More

Youth to have a voice in city‘s first climate plan

Tauranga City Council is calling on local youth to influence how they tackle climate change. This opportunity will kick off at the Youth Climate Forum, being... Read More