Environment

Whakaari eruption: outside trial venue sought

The trial venue for the companies and individuals charged in the wake of the Whakaari/White Island eruption has yet to be decided and a Ministry of Justice report... Read More

Rāhui on Hauraki Gulf to help scallop beds

Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust is placing a rāhui on the Hauraki Gulf to help scallops and other shellfish regenerate. The trust's chief executive, Nicola... Read More

Citrus orchards, flowering plants & pesky insects

A Gisborne-based project is exploring a biological method of dealing to pesky insects on citrus orchards by understorey planting to attract beneficial insects. 'Leaving... Read More

Fire extinguished on Mount Drury

A fire on Hopukiore, also known as Mount Drury, has been extinguished by fire fighters from the Mount Maunganui Fire Brigade. Fire and Emergency NZ northern shift... Read More

Stepping up to stop invasive pests spreading

Te Arawa Lakes Trust biosecurity officers have been out in force at lakes and boat ramps this summer collecting surveys and carrying out boat inspections to stop... Read More

Government funds hemp research

The Ministry for Primary Industries is investing $1.34 million in hemp research and development through its Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund. Funding recipient... Read More

Waitangi warnings to stay safe on land and water

Kiwis planning to go outdoors on land or into the water this Waitangi weekend should take the time to learn about the destination and understand the impact MetService... Read More

Thermal camera tracks down elusive bird

The trial of a drone equipped with thermal imaging has proven successful in locating some of New Zealand's most elusive and cryptic native birds. The Australasian... Read More

Tauranga pig farmer facing jail time

A Tauranga man who tried to use construction waste to build a makeshift ‘park' into Tauranga Harbour is facing a stint in jail. And whether Tio Faulkner​... Read More

Pig farm prosecution: BOP company fined $27,000

Rotorua's Kleadmak Farms has been fined $27,000 and imposed an enforcement order for grazing of pigs in the bed of a tributary of the Ngongotahā catchment. Bay... Read More

Tauranga’s game bird habitat stamp winner

A photo of a pheasant gliding into land by Tauranga's Jeanette Nee is the image that will adorn the 2022 Game Bird Habitat Stamp. Each year Game bird hunters... Read More

More than 22,000 earthquakes recorded in 2021

More than 22,000 earthquakes have been recorded in 2021 in and around New Zealand. GeoNet is looking back at last year and what geohazard events have taken place. 'As... Read More