Environment

Satellite animation shows river of polar air

The forecast team at Weatherwatch have created a dramatic satellite animation which reveals the ‘river' of polar air as winter dawns over New Zealand. June... Read More

Multi-sport festival

Running along the Blue and Green Lakes is only part of the 3D Rotorua Multisport Festival tomorrow. This festival of events is attracting approximately 800 participants... Read More

Opotiki extends smokefree outdoor policy

To mark World Smokefree Day on May 31, Toi Te Ora Public Health has celebrated local councils who have gone the extra mile to support their community, and the... Read More

Environmental hui in three BOP locations

The Annual Regional Environment Hui will be taking place in three locations around the Bay of Plenty during June. Envirohub and New Zealand Landcare Trust are... Read More

White gold and Ruapehu tea at Happy Valley

Fancy some white gold and Ruapehu tea? Happy Valley at Whakapapa is opening today. The Mt Ruapehu, Whakapapa and Turoa Areas Facebook page administrators have... Read More

Mountain snow flurries for NZ today

Snow flurries are expected to affect parts of the South and North Island today. Weather analyst Aaron Wilkinson from WeatherWatch.co.nz says a low pressure system... Read More

Calls for care around waterways and rivers

With heavy rain forecast for many areas of the country in the lead up to the long weekend, Water Safety New Zealand is calling for people to take extra care around... Read More

Kauri Point Road repair to begin in spring

Repair of the roadway in the Kauri Point Historic Reserve roadway is expected to start in September/October 2019. Construction has been slightly delayed due... Read More

Papamoa school celebrates waste reduction success

Mayor Greg Brownless has helped Golden Sands School celebrate their achievement in the Tauranga City Council Resource Wise Schools programme. This free, five-stage... Read More

Environmental monitoring under the spotlight

Bay of Plenty Regional Council has welcomed findings from an independent report into compliance, monitoring and enforcement by New Zealand's regional and unitary... Read More

New video to educate visitors about biosecurity

A new inflight biosecurity video will remind international visitors about the importance of protecting Aotearoa from unwanted pests and diseases. Biosecurity... Read More

Record number of kiwi to be released this season

New Zealand's largest kiwi hatchery is celebrating a record 145 chicks being released back into forests as the hatching season wraps up. The last chick of the... Read More