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

Search and rescue efforts continue for survivors after a 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday, followed by a 6.1 quake on Wednesday killed at least... Read More

More officers, detector dogs, and airport hosts, along with an enhanced public awareness campaign, will bolster biosecurity protections for New Zealand this... Read More

Summer surf season is under way this weekend with lifeguards hitting the beaches to keep Kiwis safe. 'By the end of the week, we should pretty much have all... Read More

Update, 5.53pm: Following further assessment of the magnitude 7.3 earthquake near Vanuatau at 2.47pm today, Nema has confirmed that no significant strong currents... Read More

Whakaari/White Island may be heading into a new eruptive episode, GNS Science said. It comes after the fifth anniversary of the deadly 2019 Whakaari/White... Read More

Rising temperatures and dry conditions in the Bay of Plenty have led to over 69 vegetation fires in November, resulting in the implementation of a restricted... Read More

The vandalism of the star compass atop Tauranga's iconic landmark Mauao is 'gutless racism”, an iwi leader says. The pounamu touchstone on top of the... Read More

With summer here and the ground starting to dry out, gardeners are relying more on the hose to feed their plants liquid gold. In Tauranga, as part of the... Read More

A new catchment group with the aim of improving water quality in rivers and streams is being formed in the Ōpōtiki district. Initiated by environmental... Read More

Independent commissioner Gina Sweetman heard about 'nauseating odours” endured by logging yard employees near the Kawerau worm farm over the past 10 years,... Read More

Western Bay Museum has a range of new exhibitions during the summer period. Ngā Toa Taiao - Environmental Heroes, Maunga ki te Moana - Mountains to the Sea... Read More