Environment

Panel to inspire change comes to Tauranga

The first in a new series of 'Good Green Gatherings” events to inspire change is being held in Tauranga next Thursday. A panel of three speakers will take... Read More

Greater role for a public forestry service

A greater role for a public forestry service has been outlined by the Forestry Minister, to drive the focus on regional economic development, skills training,... Read More

Kiwi woman launches world female ranger day

An international elephant saving organisation led by a Kiwi is launching the first world female ranger day to help stop the annual poaching and killing of 35,000... Read More

Meteor explosion witnessed in BOP

Residents across Tauranga and the North Island are sharing their stories after spotting a bright meteor coursing through the night sky. There are several... Read More

One man’s war on rubbish

Des Watson is on a mission. A mission to keep New Zealand's waterways clean and free of waste. Des started his journey on January 1, 2019, and more than... Read More

Agencies work to improve volcanic ashfall forecast

GNS Science, MetService and the Earthquake Commission have joined forces to enhance real-time forecasting models for volcanic ashfall to help New Zealand communities... Read More

Weather outlook for this coming week

The Metservice have advised that a front will move up the South Island during Monday, bringing gale northwesterlies to exposed areas. A Watch is also in force... Read More

NZ is rubbish at recycling 11 products‘ packaging

The results are in and it seems New Zealand's clean green image isn't so squeaky clean when it comes to recycling packaging from some chocolate, chips and... Read More

Public meeting to discuss freedom camping changes

A public meeting is being held in Tauranga for people to find out more about the government's proposals to improve freedom camping. The Tauranga meeting will... Read More

Alpine Fault quake risk higher than first thought

New research into the probability of an Alpine Fault rupture reinforces the importance of taking action to plan and prepare for earthquakes, says Acting Minister... Read More

Kiwis take to the outdoors

New Zealanders took to the outdoors in large numbers during peak summer, according to new data released by the Department of Conservation (DOC). However, the... Read More

Volcanic activity remains low at Mt Ruapehu

Following the period of heightened activity in December 2020, volcanic activity at Mt Ruapehu has since remained at a low level over the last three months. ... Read More