Environment

Fruit fly: Controls on produce movements in place

Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe, are now in place says Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner North Mike Inglis. The move... Read More

Hiker rescued from Wairere Falls

Police are reminding outdoor enthusiasts how to keep safe when out hiking the trails this summer, following a rescue at Wairere Falls near Matamata. A hiker... Read More

Tauranga Council grooming the beaches this summer

If you're out for an early morning stroll on the beach this summer, you might come across more than just a beautiful sunrise. The beach grooming team will... Read More

Fast Facts: Shellfish poisoning

Kiwis throughout the country will be heading to the beach to enjoy the sea's bounty this summer. But, before you go gathering shellfish, New Zealand Food... Read More

Vege tips: How to attract bees to your garden

OPINION Someone mentioned to me the other day that they had little fruit on their plum tree compared with mine. They said they didn't see very many... Read More

Lake bin removal in causes a stink

Every morning, the staff at the Rotorua Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday Park collect a bag of rubbish from the lakefront carpark. Rotorua Lakes Council removed... Read More

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