Environment

Launch of sustainable vegetable systems

Potatoes New Zealand is delighted to announce the launch of the Sustainable Vegetable Systems Tool, an innovative solution designed to enhance sustainability... Read More

Predator Free volunteer devastated by stolen traps

Trapper James Packer's legacy to his brother has been jeopardised as more of his traps have been stolen. James, who is deaf and severely autistic, is a Predator... Read More

Coromandel flood models likely to be controversial

More than $9 million has been budgeted for stormwater improvement work in Whangamatā over the next six years with Thames-Coromandel District Council now... Read More

North Island shaken by 'strong' 4.8 earthquake

A shallow 4.8 earthquake felt in Wellington Monday night hit the fault-riddled Cook Strait, GNS science says. Geonet says the short, sharp quake struck at... Read More

Energy sector welcomes Government proposals

Energy Resources Aotearoa is welcoming the release of the Government's proposals to redesign the vocational education and training system. The consultation... Read More

‘Exasperated’: Tauranga ferry decision delayed

A ferry service between Tauranga and Mount Maunganui is no closer to reality after a council-funding decision was deferred. Auckland water taxi company Hauraki... Read More

NASA joins global experts at ForestSAT in Rotorua

A global forestry event is attracting experts from NASA and remote sensing specialists from nearly 30 countries to Rotorua next month. Crown Research Institute... Read More

Help plant today at Welcome Bay

A group of volunteers who care for Johnson Reserve invites the Welcome Bay community to its biggest ever planting day today, Saturday, August 3, to beautify... Read More

DOC appeals for leads on gull deaths at Pukehina

DOC staff are appealing for information after 21 protected red-billed gulls were killed by a driver who allegedly drove their vehicle through the birds' colony... Read More

Increased avalanche danger prompts warning

Backcountry snow enthusiasts keen to hit the mountains following the recent snowfall are being encouraged by NZ Mountain Safety Council to be patient, as the... Read More

Restoring wetlands for our freshwater future

Winter is here, and with it comes increased rainfall and weather events across the Bay of Plenty. This time of the year makes now the ideal time to find... Read More

Advice for viewing dual meteor showers

An astronomer says anyone wanting to see two meteor showers peaking this week need patience, no moon, reasonable expectations and to wrap-up warm. Two meteor... Read More