Environment

Ōropi students help their school logo bird

Kōkako were once a common sight along the fence line at Ōropi School - now students are planting native trees to help protect the endangered species. As... Read More

Old mine shaft likely suspect turning river orange

A discharge of brightly coloured orange water into Karangahake Gorge's Ohinemuri River on Friday afternoon has now mostly cleared, with the river returning... Read More

Emerging pest threats prompt plan amendments

The need for a proactive approach to effectively manage new and emerging pest threats is the driver behind Bay of Plenty Regional Council's proposed amendments... Read More

Ohinemuri River in Karangahake Gorge turns orange

Video: Paeroa Towing Services. Reports are coming in from members of the public saying the Ohinemuri River in Karangahake Gorge has turned orange. Hauraki... Read More

White Island: What is going on with the volcano?

Ongoing volcanic activity on Whakaari/White Island led to flight disruptions on Thursday morning. So what exactly is going on at the island, which has a deadly... Read More

Flights resume after volcanic cloud billows

Flights in and out of Tauranga have resumed after volcanic ash from Whakaari/White Island caused problems. At least 10 flights were cancelled and three... Read More

Mysterious substance on Pāpāmoa Beach

Black residue seen along Pāpāmoa Beach this week is not oil, or ash from Whakaari/White Island, according to Bay of Plenty Regional Council. 'Bay of Plenty... Read More

Restrictions placed in response to tomato virus

Biosecurity New Zealand has placed import restrictions on tomato seed imports from Australia, after the detection of Tomato brown rugose fruit virus at two South... Read More

Calls to keep WBOP pipes clean from fatbergs

People are being urged to ‘think before you pour' after an unusually high number of FOG - fat, oil and grease - blockages in Western Bay's wastewater pipes. "Over... Read More

Work continues on SH2 slip

NZTA Waka Kotahi contractors are making excellent progress on the slip which fell on State Highway 2 at Waiotahe beach overnight on Sunday. Crews have been... Read More

Further support to councils to speed up recovery

Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell has allocated $16.8 million of Budget 24 funding to support councils in accelerating recovery efforts... Read More

Recovery works ramp up at SH2 Otoko Hill

A cyclone-damaged stretch of State Highway 2 at Otoko Hill is being transformed, with work to stabilise the hillside and make the area more flood resilient ramping... Read More