Environment

Tauranga commemorates moon landing

The 50th anniversary of NASA's successful Apollo 11 mission to the moon will be commemorated at the Tauranga Astronomical Society tomorrow. The observatory will... Read More

Funding for Tauranga’s kerbside glass collection

The kerbside glass collection scheme in Tauranga is being given a boost with $256,000 of funding from the government. After private kerbside glass collection... Read More

Tauranga Rocks

While walking through Yatton Park in winter, it's clear something magical is happening. As I crunch along the frosty path, I hear squeals of laughter and excitement... Read More

Consumers reminded to service gas appliances

In the wake of Friday's explosion in a house in Christchurch, Master Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers NZ stresses the importance of getting gas appliances regularly... Read More

Progress being made on the Waimana Gorge slip

State Highway 2, through the Waimana Gorge, remains closed following a large slip. A significant slip occurred on Thursday July 4 between Stanley Rd and... Read More

Cluster of earthquakes in Taupō, not uncommon

A swarm of earthquakes in the Taupō Volcanic Zone is nothing unusual, GeoNet says. Lake Taupō is the crater of one of the world's most violent volcanic... Read More

Minister in Tauranga to celebrate glass recycling

The reintroduction of kerbside glass recycling in Tauranga is being deemed a 'great success”. Tauranga City Council and the Ministry for the Environment... Read More

Matatā residents to hear settlement‘s fate

Residents of a Bay of Plenty beach settlement at risk from deadly debris flows will this evening hear the latest offer to buy out their properties. Matatā homeowners... Read More

Farmers rise to climate challenge

DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle is today joining with other primary sector leaders to launch a Primary Sector Climate Change Commitment: He Waka Eke Noa... Read More

NZ embracing renewable electricity future

A future where New Zealand's electricity generation is entirely renewable is within our reach, says Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods. The Minister today... Read More

Police urging trampers to prepare

Eastern Police are reminding trampers and walkers to prepare before heading out this winter. Senior Sergeant Kevin Stewart says whether it's a multi-day tramp... Read More

Safer journeys ahead for godwits and redknots

The epic 12,000km journey made by some of New Zealand's favourite migratory birds from the Coromandel to the Arctic is set to become safer. Last week UNESCO's... Read More