Environment

Flood victims grapple with ‘heart breaking’ damage

Victims of the flash flood that hit Tokomaru Bay on Sunday are grappling with the reality of the clean-up. Tokomaru Bay resident Sandra Coleman says she is devastated.... Read More

Health warning for second BOP lake

A health warning has been issued for Lake Okaro after recent tests confirmed algal bloom activity. Dr Phil Shoemack, Medical Officer of Health, for Toi Te Ora... Read More

Car seat recycling hits 100k milestone

The country's only child car seat recycling programme has hit a major milestone after collecting more than 100,000kg of plastic and metal for recycling. The achievement... Read More

Project to monitor New Zealand snow

Snow falling in New Zealand's mountain regions is a major source of freshwater, but how much snow is being stored and how it's expected to contribute to future... Read More

Marae‘s health concerns amid pollution inquiry

A Mount Maunganui marae in the middle of an industrial area is concerned for the health of their whanau and want their heavy industry neighbours to find a new... Read More

International acts head to NZ for One Love 2022

Twelve international acts are part of the line-up for the country's biggest reggae festival, One Love. International acts at One Love 2022 include Hawaiian reggae... Read More

Rena debris suspected in plastic bead mystery

An investigation has been launched into whether mysterious plastic beads that have appeared scattered across Tairua Beach could be from the wreck of the Rena,... Read More

Rebate scheme for electric/hybrid vehicle buyers

People buying new electric and hybrid vehicles will be able to get up to $8625 back from the government, in a rebate scheme announced today. From 1 July people... Read More

Hauraki Gulf bed reserve needed say experts

An Auckland and Waikato marine area will need at least 30 per cent of its waters turned into reserve, the end of marine dumping and better fishery quota management... Read More

Whakaari eruption responsibility review underway

A lengthy review is under way to clarify who does what when Whakaari/White Island erupts, just four years after a memorandum was signed to confirm responsibilities. Twenty-two... Read More

BOP ocean projects part of new initiative

Sustainable Seas projects in the Bay of Plenty feature in a new NZ National Commission for UNESCO launched website highlighting ocean science projects across... Read More

Climate Change Commission delivers NZ roadmap

The Climate Change Commission has released its final report laying out the roadmap for the country to slash emissions and become carbon neutral by 2050. The commission... Read More