Whakatōhea Mussels says it has invested in its wastewater system to ensure contamination that left a bad smell hanging over Ōpōtiki township never happens... Read More

New Zealanders are being encouraged to pull on a warm coat, grab a pen and paper, and spend an hour observing birds as the 20th New Zealand Garden Bird Survey... Read More

Recent monitoring of Whakaari/White Island has confirmed the volcano is not erupting, Earth Sciences New Zealand says. Gas flight observations last week... Read More

A year-long focus on sustainability has culminated in the opening of a new vegetable garden at Te Puna Kindergarten, marking a milestone in its Enviroschools... Read More

Ōpōtiki District Council has officially adopted a new Climate Strategy and Action Plan, marking a major step forward to build resilience for the future. Severe... Read More

Regulation changes aimed at improving trout quality and increasing fishing opportunities will come into force before the Taupō fishing season opening on July... Read More

The Department of Conservation is urging the public not to panic as seal sightings increase across Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty region. It says most... Read More

A new online portal giving Bay of Plenty residents access to detailed natural hazard maps has been launched, marking the region as the first in New Zealand to... Read More

Builders and contractors are being urged to plan ahead and follow strict safety rules when working near overhead power lines. Powerco, one of New Zealand's... Read More

An intensive astronomy and astrotourism course will take place in the Coromandel later this year, offering participants a hands-on introduction to observing... Read More

Whakaari/White Island continues to erupt intermittently more than a year after a new phase of volcanic activity began. Scientists are monitoring ongoing ash... Read More

State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge is open today. The highway was closed yesterday as heavy rain hit the eastern Bay of Plenty. NZ Transport Agency... Read More