Environment

Primary students get their hands on climate change

Tauranga primary school teachers gathered at the regional House of Science headquarters to discuss and learn about the climate change kit. The new kit will be... Read More

Easter moon delights locals

When the full moon appeared at dusk on Friday evening, many stopped to drink in the stunning sight. Kerri-Anne Fraser and her daughter Lexie Schollum, age five,... Read More

Helicopters and fire trucks fight Reporoa blaze

Multiple fire appliances and helicopters are fighting a bush fire in Reporoa this afternoon. It's understood that nearly five square km of bush has been burning... Read More

Tauranga going under water says activists

Climate change activists took to the streets of downtown Tauranga today to alert jazz festival goers that the city will be under water in the future. 'We're... Read More

Report warns environment in serious trouble

A bleak picture of the state of New Zealand's environment has been painted by the government's official report, Environment Aotearoa 2019. The report... Read More

Worming into Waihi Schools

Hauraki District Mayor John Tregidga will soon be opening a can of worms in Waihi Schools. From next month, students will be having fun playing in the dirt with... Read More

Cargo facilities can now be fined

Facilities that deal with imported cargo now face fines for breaking biosecurity rules. From today, Biosecurity New Zealand officers can issue infringement notices... Read More

Easter Egg shape weather on its way

Easter Weekend is on the way and we have a big Easter Egg-shaped high on the way - but will it last through the long weekend? The answer is probably not, and... Read More

What‘s on - Quarry Fest, pooches, dancing

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday! It's a perfect day for an autumn Quarry Fest! The weather forecast for today is for a fine day with southwest breezes. It's a... Read More

Rip Curl Pro Off to Flyer at Raglan

New Zealand's top surfing talent produced some outstanding performances on day one of the Rip Curl Pro presented by Corona which commenced on Saturday April 13... Read More

Thames-Coromandel getting bike wise

The Thames-Coromandel District Council has gained ACC cycle funding to provide a great opportunity to deliver free cycle skills. Thames-Coromandel District Council... Read More

Person found deceased in Puarenga Stream

Update 2pm: NZ Police report that the person found deceased in a Rotorua stream this morning has been identified as a 62-year-old Rotorua man. The man's... Read More