Environment

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

Gisborne flood: Tragic week to follow

Wairoa locals had been doubly affected by flooding as well as the deaths of three boaties and its effects would linger, Napier MP Katie Nimon says. Nearly... Read More

Growers vote for supporting Horticulture NZ

Fruit and vegetable growers have had their say and voted to continue supporting Horticulture New Zealand. Of growers by value, 97 per cent voted to continue... Read More

The NZ Garden Bird Survey: Everybirdy counts

Thousands of New Zealanders have their pencils sharpened and at the ready for the start of the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey | Te Tatauranga o ngā Manu Māra... Read More

New myrtle rust education app launched

A new interactive learning app designed to empower rangatahi (young people) and communities with knowledge about myrtle rust. Developed by Scion with a focus... Read More

Rescue helicopter saves injured cyclist

A quick response from the Tauranga-based Aerocool Rescue Helicopter has saved an injured cyclist on a remote trail in the central North Island. 'I am so grateful... Read More

School sustainability projects given green light

Thirty-one school sustainability projects around the rohe are about to get underway, thanks to Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council's School Sustainability... Read More

"Heartbreaking" reality of Mount’s air quality

It was 'really heartbreaking” for Joel Ngatuere to hear that the reason one of the kuia living at Whareroa Marae was sick was because of where she lived. This... Read More

Homeschoolers brave elements for 40-Hour challenge

Four Bay of Plenty teenagers are feeling immense pride after pushing their physical limits during a fundraising weekend. As the shortest days of the year... Read More

Funding for community-driven waste reduction

Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 Tauranga City Council Resource Wise Community Fund, offering financial support for community initiatives aimed at... Read More

Rangitāiki River stopbank construction completed

Construction on a 1.25km section of Rangitāiki River stopbank next to Thornton Beach Road is now complete. This upgrade is part of Toi Moana Bay of Plenty... Read More

Royal Spoonbill count postponed a week

The national Royal Spoonbill count has been postponed until June 29 and 30. In early May, bird enthusiasts around the country were asked to prepare for a... Read More