Environment

Masses show up for Tauranga climate strike

Strikers of all ages poured into the Tauranga CBD this afternoon for the intergenerational climate change march. They join more than an estimated 170,000 protesters... Read More

Thousands of NZers to strike tomorrow

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders will stand united tomorrow, Friday September 27 for climate justice. Students will be striking from school, parents will... Read More

Govt announces beverage container return scheme

The Government has announced they will implement a beverage container return scheme, where consumers will get 10-20 cents back when they recycle their drink bottles. Associate... Read More

Preparing our trees’ defences against myrtle rust

Scientists are currently investigating how myrtle rust is reproducing around Aotearoa. Myrtle rust is a disease caused by an invasive pathogen that infects iconic... Read More

Reviving horticulture education in Katikati

What began as a project to create a new, innovative and attractive horticulture course for Katikati College students has morphed into offering education and pathways... Read More

Intergenerational climate strike this Friday

New Zealand students will be uniting once again to demand climate justice this Friday September 27. The third Strike 4 Climate organised by School Strike 4 Climate... Read More

What’s on – beach party, yachts and art

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday Today we are expecting a fine day with light winds. It's a two-clothing day with a high of 18 degrees expected and an overnight... Read More

Jamie Harkins judging Waihi beach sand sculptures

Mount Maunganui's 3-D sand art legend Jamie Harkins is heading to Waihi Beach this morning to judge marine-themed sand sculptures. The fun-packed beach party... Read More

Tired seals make it to dry land

Don't be surprised if you see increasing amounts of sleepy seal pups around Bay of Plenty coastlines this time of year. Local marine organisations are urging... Read More

A little spring chaos ahead across NZ

WeatherWatch is reporting that there will be a cold snap this coming week in the south, with temperatures dropping over 10C, some low level snow appearing, and... Read More

Stars students shine with native birds

A group of Otumoetai College students have killed two birds with one stone by completing a community project while also raising awareness about NZ native birds. The... Read More

Summit aims to inspire youth

Twenty young explorers from around the country are set to converge on New Zealand's gateway to Antarctica for the first Young Inspiring Explorers' Summit. The... Read More