Environment
10:10am Wed 30 Mar, 2022
A burst wastewater pipe in Rotorua's Whakarewarewa forest has likely caused erosion which has discoloured Puarenga Stream, the regional council says. The... Read More
07:30am Tue 29 Mar, 2022
Slower-than-expected temperature rises at Mt Ruapehu's crater lake, Te Wai ā-moe, suggests a vent beneath it may be partially blocked, potentially increasing... Read More
08:00pm Mon 28 Mar, 2022
The annual end-of-summer snowline survey of more than 50 South Island glaciers has revealed continued loss of snow and ice. Last week, scientists from NIWA,... Read More
08:30am Mon 28 Mar, 2022
Bay of Plenty District is now in an open fire season. The region was placed into a restricted fire season back in February due to dry conditions. As of 8am today,... Read More
10:00am Sun 27 Mar, 2022
Students 4 the Environment, a project organised by the Rotary Club of Tauranga Sunrise, is providing opportunities for students wanting to make a positive contribution... Read More
01:00pm Sat 26 Mar, 2022
Recent rumbles beneath Mt Ruapehu are a gentle reminder of the power of volcanoes and the importance of science, preparedness, and education, writes EQC Chief... Read More
11:45am Fri 25 Mar, 2022
Rural landowners living near what people describe as the badly degraded Waihi Estuary, are being encouraged to attend an upcoming workshop and join the collective... Read More
07:00am Fri 25 Mar, 2022
A group of Edgecumbe residents have had enough of a stormwater drain that terminates on their sections and floods their properties during heavy downpours. Phillip... Read More
03:00pm Thu 24 Mar, 2022
The parasitic mite Varroa destructor is a severe threat to New Zealand's honey bees, says Agcarm chief executive Mark Ross. "Since the mite appeared on our shores... Read More
08:00pm Wed 23 Mar, 2022
Hawke's Bay Airport today announced that it has entered into a partnership with Trustpower Ltd as part of the proposed commercial solar farm development to be... Read More
04:00pm Wed 23 Mar, 2022
Secretive fish species may be uncovered through environmental DNA testing of rivers and streams in the Ōhiwa area. Bay of Plenty Regional Council staff, on behalf... Read More
07:00am Wed 23 Mar, 2022
The 13 defendants facing charges following the Whakaari/White Island fatal eruption face a maximum fine of $1.5 million if convicted. A case review hearing was... Read More
01-Nov 12:00
New Maketū Coastguard facility takes shape
01-Nov 07:00
Three generations, one school, many memories
31-Oct 16:00
Carnegie Hall soloists come home to Tauranga
31-Oct 16:00
Feedback sought on granny flat funding policy
31-Oct 12:00
Celebrate Brazilian culture at new library
31-Oct 06:00
Good, cheap reads and a great cause
30-Oct 18:02
WoF inspection changes kick in from November 1
30-Oct 18:00
Dead cats and 1950s bottles among rubbish haul
30-Oct 16:11
Tauranga rallies behind Tonga league team
30-Oct 16:00
Bay of Plenty weather improves for Halloween
30-Oct 14:00
Dry conditions heighten Guy Fawkes fire risk
30-Oct 11:45
Under The Stars looks for new home
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