Environment

Pollination the backbone for beekeepers

As the worker bees mill over hectares of land, pollinating flourishing kiwifruit and avocado orchards, their keepers collect the reward both in dollars and a... Read More

Counting Royal Spoonbills

In a nationwide call to action, New Zealand's esteemed ornithological society, BirdsNZ, is gearing up for an avian adventure like no other. Brace yourselves,... Read More

First suspected case of cow-to-human bird flu

The world's first potential case of bird flu passing from mammals to humans means New Zealand is 'absolutely at the point” of needing a response plan in... Read More

City couple's mushroom venture

In a large warehouse, not far from Taupō, a young couple is busy bagging gourmet mushrooms. Their established vegetable garden and loyal Jack Russell terrier... Read More

Emergency response leader: Systems led to failures

New Zealand's highest-ranked civil defence emergency response leader says systems rather than people are at the heart of major criticisms in the newly-released... Read More

Food waste behaviour in student households

Unique University of Canterbury behavioural research has revealed the extent of food waste produced by university students living in shared accommodation. The... Read More

Electric blanket warning ahead of winter

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging caution when using electric blankets this winter, following release of a Coroner's findings into a fatal fire in Wellington. FENZ... Read More

Ladies invited to try fly fishing

Bay of Plenty women have the chance to gain reel fly fishing expertise at a ladies-only event this month that will teach them everything they need to know to start... Read More

Grassland reduction results in declining stock

The national sheep flock is continuing to decline with the number of total sheep falling by 3 per cent (773,000) to 24.4 million for the year ended... Read More

Earthquakes: Homeowners urged to check houses

Homeowners are being encouraged to make some simple checks on their homes, and to take actions that will help keep their whānau and properties safe. 'There... Read More

Cathedral Cove named one of world’s best beaches

An instantly recognisable beach in the Coromandel coast has been named as one of the world's best. The sole Kiwi inclusion on the 50 Best Beach List, the... Read More

Beach quadbike use divides community

Quadbike access to a Bay of Plenty beach continues to divide Waiotahe residents, with some saying it's a way of life, while others complain there are more... Read More