Environment

Watch for injured birds this summer

While you're out enjoying your summer holiday, there might be winged wildlife critters in need of a helping hand. Each year Tauranga's Animal Rescue Rehabilitation... Read More

Discoloured water flowing from Tauranga taps

Discoloured water is flowing out of taps in Tauranga CBD homes and businesses. A water mains break in the Tauranga CBD overnight, Thursday, 11 January 2024,... Read More

NZ's biggest worm farm: Town fed-up

A Kawerau resident has described the smell wafting over the town from a nearby worm farm as like "pungent, raw sewage". Mike Burrell is one of at least 37... Read More

Think twice before you turn the tap!

Tauranga's Water Watchers Plan is in full swing for summer with keen gardeners and lawn enthusiasts finding creative and clever ways to use water wisely, says... Read More

Switching vet career for medical front line

Aircraftsman Nicole Fraser is used to operating outside the norm. As a trained veterinary nurse, she's spent the past year working in New Zealand's only... Read More

Lifeguards pleased with beachgoers this summer

Eastern Region surf lifeguards are pleased with how people are behaving this season. 'They've been impressed with how beachgoers have reacted to safety... Read More

Ditching the quilt shop for the orchard

It's a property that's attracted visitors from overseas. And once her beloved patchwork quilt business is sold, Carol Biesiek is eager to immerse herself in... Read More

Hunt begins for next kiwi chick's name

'Help us name our next kiwi!” That is the plea from kiwifruit company Zespri in a recent social media post. 'We're proud to be entering into our... Read More

Crucial tsunami preparedness in Tauranga

Living by the coast means that we should always be prepared for a tsunami. 'The best ways to be prepared for a tsunami are to know your local tsunami evacuation... Read More

Tips for walking your dog this summer

It's January, the sun is out, and dogs and their owners everywhere are enjoying relaxed time together in the great outdoors. With January being ‘Walk... Read More

Fresh water algae blooms, what you should know

During the warmer seasons, freshwater areas can break out in toxic algae, viruses and bacteria. Te Whatu Ora, medical officer of health, Dr Phil Shoemack... Read More

Hunt for invasive pests goes digital

An innovative mobile app that uses artificial intelligence to identify harmful weeds, pest animals and diseases is enabling more New Zealanders to join the fight... Read More