Environment

Dumped roosters run wild around Whakatāne

Dumped roosters are roaming Whakatāne's rural roads, but residents concerned for their welfare say it's hard to get anyone to take responsibility. 'Dumping... Read More

Concerns raised over Whakaari monitoring

Whakatāne Mayor Victor Luca says a lack of monitoring of Whakaari-White Island is putting the whole Eastern Bay community at an increased risk in the case of... Read More

New plan for Scott Base redevelopment

Antarctica New Zealand is this week releasing a plan that resets the Scott Base Redevelopment project after undertaking an options analysis in late 2023 and... Read More

Council asked to keep Te Puna Station Road closed

A Western Bay of Plenty hapū wants a slip damaged road in Te Puna to remain closed because it is an 'incredible site of value”. Slips damaged Te Puna... Read More

Well-meaning tourists pose a threat to kea

Tourists' irresponsible behaviour around kea, such as feeding the birds, poses a potential threat to the species' survival, new University of Canterbury research... Read More

Government to ‘flood’ cities with more housing

Housing Minister Chris Bishop will today unveil the Government's plan to "flood the market' with land for development in a bid to end New Zealand's... Read More

Helping businesses solve sustainability challenges

New Zealand companies who believe they can't afford to operate sustainably in today's tough economy are being offered help to tackle one of the biggest challenges... Read More

Young grower comp to showcase horticulture future

The Bay of Plenty region is set to witness the incredible talent and dedication of its young horticulturists as they gather for the highly anticipated Bay of... Read More

Ruapehu climber's death a "freak accident"

The death of a woman mountain climbing on Mt Ruapehu was a 'freak accident” that happened during a friends' trip, the chairman of the mountain clubs... Read More

Changes coming for BOP dam owners

Dam owners in the Bay of Plenty are being reminded to prepare for new regulations. Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is updating its existing policy... Read More

Avalanche forecasting begins for backcountry users

As snowfall increases across the motu, avalanche forecasting is underway and NZ Mountain Safety Council is encouraging backcountry users to get #AvalancheReady. New... Read More

Unexpected bright aurora surprises and thrills

Aurora fans have been treated to an unexpectedly bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the lights as far north as the Bay of Plenty. The... Read More