Environment

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

Beginner's guide to being environmental friendly

Let's be honest: in this time-scarce world of convenience and instant gratification, sometimes the goal to be environmentally friendly can seem like an impractical... Read More

New view on tsunami preparedness through VR

When it comes to tsunami, one of the best ways to prepare is to know the best decisions to make during a long and strong earthquake and subsequent tsunami. That's... Read More

Ecologist passionate about improving waterways

Thoughts of healthy waterways get Dr Belinda Margetts out of bed in the morning. The passionate ecologist loves knowing she can contribute to improving the... Read More

Monitoring Whakaari/White Island

Gas and observation flights over the past two months confirm the level of activity at Whakaari/White Island remains low. The primary surface activity is... Read More

Secrets, showdowns and shambolic meetings

A pensioner's battle for new windows, raw sewage overflowing in backyards, a rates bill blunder and devastating floods across the motu. Editor Marika Hill... Read More

Waipā ecological corridor helps native wildlife

Dairy farmers, sheep and beef farmers, iwi and other community members are working together to create an ecological corridor in the Waipā district and have... Read More

This summer's spectacular show of pōhutukawa

The pōhutukawa are in full bloom and making headlines. A leading conservationist has described the flowering of pōhutukawa in Northland as the most "spectacular"... Read More

Using lakes and rivers? Check for algal blooms

During the warmer months, there can be potentially toxic blue-green algae present in our lakes and rivers. There is reduced capacity to monitor for algal... Read More

Tips for a carefree summer with your furry friend

Summer provides more opportunities for you and your furry friend to venture out and discover all that Tauranga has to offer. However, before you embark on... Read More

Seaweed as sustenance in post-nuclear world

Researchers have discovered seaweed could play a crucial role in enhancing global food security after global catastrophe such as nuclear war. The team, including... Read More

Taking care of our pristine coastline and beaches

With the holidays upon us and the promise of sunny beach days ahead, Coast Care Bay of Plenty is reminding beach users to be proactive in taking care of the... Read More