Environment

Battle against kōura-killing lake invaders

The battle against an invasive species that has decimated kōura (freshwater crayfish) populations has taken centre stage in a centennial celebration. Te... Read More

Can you find the rescue markers on Mauao?

Police say if you're walking on Mauao / Mount Maunganui this coming week, see if you can spot the 78 rescue markers placed along the tracks. You can see the... Read More

Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary plan halted

The Ocean Sanctuary will not go ahead, with Cabinet deciding to stop work on the proposed reserve and remove the Bill that would have established it from Parliament's... Read More

Final voyage to uncover subsurface secrets

R/V Tangaroa sets sail on the final voyage to complete a picture of the volcanic plumbing systems of Whakaari/White and Tūhua/Mayor island volcanoes as part... Read More

Trout fishing set to fire in cooler conditions

Cooler autumn weather conditions with a hint of frost, light rain and shorter days have got the local trout on the move according to Fish & Game. Stimulated... Read More

Have your cameras captured a meteor?

Space enthusiasts are asking for security footage of what could have been a meteor crashing through the atmosphere. Reports from the top of the South... Read More

Electric vehicles to pay road user charges

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is reminding owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids that they need to start paying road user charges from April 1. Electric... Read More

NZ unites for intergenerational climate strike

On Friday, April 5, New Zealand will witness what is beingdescribed as a historic moment, as individuals from all corners of the nation come together to demand... Read More

Gold clam closes Lake Taupō Aqua Park temporarily

Biosecurity New Zealand has temporarily closed a small, contained water park in Taupō from tomorrow following the discovery of the invasive freshwater gold... Read More

Boost given to help stop freshwater pest spreed

Funding for freshwater biosecurity and boat ramp compliance checks around the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes has been given a boost by Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Additional... Read More

Better option than 'blood phosphate' fertiliser

New Zealand farms could stop buying 'blood phosphate' and lower their greenhouse gas emissions by getting a common fertiliser from local mines, a report... Read More

Uncommon style: Earthquake activity at Mt Ruapehu

Some minor earthquake activity is being observed at Mt Ruapehu. GeoNet reports that in addition to a recent drop in lake temperature, in recent weeks Ruapehu... Read More