Environment

Plea to protect ‘endemic’ dotterels

Visitors and residents in the Bay of Plenty are being warned to watch where they tread on the beach this summer. While many people will be here to relax,... Read More

Staying fire safe this summer

Barbecues, bonfires, caravans, Christmas trees and days out on the boat are key for a classic Kiwi summer, so now is the time to refresh on some fire safety... Read More

Health warning issued in Rotorua for algal bloom

A health warning has been issued by the local Medical Officer of Health for Holdens Bay in Lake Rotorua due to a potentially toxic algal bloom. During the... Read More

Kiwi hit by car, motorists urged to slow down

The death of Spark, a kiwi recently released into Ōtanewainuku Forest, has prompted a plea for motorists to slow down when visiting the Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Authorities investigates BoP forest fire

Authorities are investigating a fire on Mount Putauaki in the Bay of Plenty. Fire and Emergency New Zealand responded with 10 fire crews and two helicopters... Read More

Boaties urged to stop the spread of invasive pest

Boaties heading out on the water this summer are being urged to take extra care to prevent the spread of exotic caulerpa - a highly invasive marine pest that... Read More

Death toll rises after Vanuatu 7.3 earthquake

Search and rescue efforts continue for survivors after a 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, followed by a 6.1 quake on Wednesday killed at least... Read More

Biosecurity New Zealand prepares for busy summer

More officers, detector dogs, and airport hosts, along with an enhanced public awareness campaign, will bolster biosecurity protections for New Zealand this... Read More

Surf, Sun & Safety: Stay smart this summer

Summer surf season is under way this weekend with lifeguards hitting the beaches to keep Kiwis safe. 'By the end of the week, we should pretty much have all... Read More

7.3M quake strikes near Vanuatu

Update, 5.53pm: Following further assessment of the magnitude 7.3 earthquake near Vanuatau at 2.47pm today, Nema has confirmed that no significant strong currents... Read More

Whakaari / White Island code raised to orange

Whakaari/White Island may be heading into a new eruptive episode, GNS Science said. It comes after the fifth anniversary of the deadly 2019 Whakaari/White... Read More

Bay of Plenty braces for burning threats of fire

Rising temperatures and dry conditions in the Bay of Plenty have led to over 69 vegetation fires in November, resulting in the implementation of a restricted... Read More