Environment

Unsung heroes in natural disasters share expertise

Geotechnical engineers and scientists are the unsung heroes of protecting New Zealanders, their properties and infrastructure from natural hazards, including earthquakes... Read More

5.3M quake hits near Whakatane

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake has hit the Bay of Plenty. The quake hit at 7.15am, 25km west of Whakatane. GeoNet reports it had a focal depth of 133km. While the... Read More

Doing the mahi around climate change

A forum dedicated to what can be done about climate change at an individual, community, business and government level, will be held at the Holy Trinity Church... Read More

High Court throws out ‘blood phosphate’ appeal

The Polisario Front, Western Sahara's liberation movement, has failed in its High Court appeal for a judicial review into the New Zealand superannuation fund's... Read More

Trial will test drones for predator-control use

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment and Tauranga-based Envico Technologies, in preparation... Read More

Minor volcanic activity observed at White Island

Whakaari/White Island's alert level remains at one following minor volcanic activity being observed at the island recently. Two short-lived episodes of low-energy... Read More

Bay of Plenty’s kiwifruit harvest begins

The kiwifruit harvest has now begun in the Bay of Plenty with picking taking place from Opotiki to Katikati over the coming days. The 2021 season is forecast... Read More

Diving into the backyard

A festival in Pilot Bay next Sunday will have a high fun factor and hopefully a low waste factor. While divers jump into the harbour to go diving and hunting... Read More

Saving dogs one sign at a time

Walking your dogs in parks and reserves just became much safer thanks to the efforts of a Papamoa woman. Misha Gildenberger has been warning people on social... Read More

Boaties & surfers asked to help rare dolphins

The Department of Conservation is encouraging boaties enjoying the ocean off the Waikato's west coast to report sightings of the Māui dolphin, The call... Read More

Positive results for Coromandel’s dotterels

As Northern New Zealand dotterel/tūturiwhatu breeding season comes to a close in the Coromandel, the Department of Conservation is expecting a positive productivity... Read More

Life’s a peach for young Tauranga fundraisers

It doesn't take long to deduce that Arieana Bamforth, nine-years-old, and her six-year-old brother Toby are mad about the ocean. Whilst one clings to a... Read More