Environment

Aurora Australis dazzles Bay of Plenty skies

An aurora lit up Bay of Plenty skies on Sunday night, with Tauranga photographer John van den Broek capturing the striking colours from Maungatapu. The United... Read More

Why tree removal has postponed Mauao track closure

The partial closure of the Mauao base track has been postponed due to unfavourable weather conditions. The partial closure of Te Ara Tūtanga (Mauao base... Read More

Kiwifruit waste turned into leather

A new leather alternative aims to find new uses for the over 50,000 tonnes of kiwifruit rejected in New Zealand each year. Shelley Houston founded KiwiLeather... Read More

Butterfly experts call for help as numbers drop

New Zealand butterfly experts say a 'concerningly low” number of monarchs are being spotted this winter, with the public being urged to lend a hand. To... Read More

Landmark restoration of Antarctic research site

Tauranga-based Antarctic inland water expert Dr Ian Hawes has played a key role in a landmark clean-up of a former New Zealand research station in Antarctica,... Read More

Tauhou numbers rise in 2024 NZ Garden Bird Survey

Things are looking up for the tauhou (silvereye), according to the results from the 2024 State of New Zealand Garden Birds | Te Āhua o ngā Manu o te Kāri... Read More

Tauranga community joins forces to desex animals

Tauranga veterinarian Rebecca Walker is a cat's whisker away from realising her dreams as the Vet Post Charitable Trust prepares to launch its first phase. 'Mr... Read More

Waihī Beach gears up for polar plunge event

Get ready to brave the cold with a chilly plunge before winter sets in. Waihī Beach Lifeguard Service, with the support of volunteer surf lifeguards, is... Read More

Biosecurity focus for BoP farmers on Moving Day

As Moving Day approaches this Saturday, it's a busy and significant time of the year for the dairy farming community in the Bay of Plenty. The first day of... Read More

Safety council's winter advice for trampers

As King's Birthday weekend marks the official start of winter, the NZ Mountain Safety Council is reminding trampers to choose tracks that are suitable for the... Read More

Kiwi paraglider 200km flight over Indian Himalayas

A New Zealand paraglider has gone viral after sharing a video of himself soaring over the Indian Himalayas for 200km. Viewers were in awe of the duration... Read More

Kiwifruit waste turned into leather

A new leather alternative aims to find new uses for the over 50,000 tonnes of kiwifruit rejected in New Zealand each year. Shelley Houston founded KiwiLeather... Read More