Environment

Save the bumblebees in your community

The New Zealand Bumblebee Conservation Trust is working to conserve, preserve and grow the species and numbers of bumblebees in New Zealand. NZBCT Co-founder... Read More

Moa skeleton goes on display

A complete moa skeleton is now on display at the Department of Conservation's Kauaeranga Visitor Centre. On long-term loan from local conservationist Doug Ashby... Read More

Rain eases leaving damaged roads in Gisborne

Heavy rain has eased but the state of emergency remains in place in the Gisborne area after two months' worth of rain fell in 36 hours, causing widespread... Read More

Saving penguin city

The interior design tastes of Mullet the little blue penguin are causing concern for those who provide guardianship and protection during the crucial penguin nesting... Read More

Health warning issued for Lake Ohakuri

A health warning has been issued for Lake Ohakuri. Notifications to Waikato Regional Council by members of the public and a visual assessment by the regional... Read More

Tramping tragedy sparks safety reminder

The NZ Mountain Safety Council - MSC - is extending its condolences to the friends and family of Rebecca Woolley who sadly died while tramping on Mt Aitken Track... Read More

Wilding conifer control efforts smash targets

New Zealand is well on its way to controlling pest wilding pines with the national programme tackling more than half of its four-year target for control work in... Read More

Momentum builds for ambitious decarbonisation plan

The University of Waikato is one step closer to its goal of being carbon neutral by 2030, buoyed by new funding announced by Climate Change Minister James Shaw... Read More

Bat named Bird of the Year winner

A bat has won New Zealand's 2021 Bird of the Year/Te Manu Rongonui o te Tau. This is the first time New Zealand's only land mammal has been included in Forest... Read More

Regional Council keeps staff ready for flooding

Regional Council staff are making sure their skills are sharp with a refresher flood monitoring course. Close to 60 people attended the course at Bay of Plenty... Read More

Breakfast with the Gulls in Maketu

People are being offered a chance to get up close over breakfast with the most endangered gull in the world (black-billed gull). The Maketu Ongatoro Wetland Society... Read More

Crater lake research wins national contest

A University of Canterbury Master of Science student, who hopes his research will help predict volcanic eruptions and ultimately save lives, has won a national... Read More