A nature-based approach to river management could bring greater protection against flooding than building bigger stop-banks, new research suggests. Giving... Read More

As autumn arrives, veterinarians are warning pet owners about the dangers of grass seeds, which can seriously harm animals. Grass seeds are dangerous because... Read More

Garden art and greenery drew the crowds at the first Athenree and Waihi Beach Garden Club backyard ramble. Nine properties were showcased in the club's garden... Read More

Two surfers were treated to a friendly encounter with a pod of orca off Arataki beach on Sunday morning. Civil construction worker Andy Morris and his brother-in-law... Read More

NZ Mountain Safety Council is calling on hikers and trampers around the motu to help other walkers this autumn by sharing a review on Plan My Walk. The safety... Read More

A rāhui has been placed on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing following the death of a man who collapsed while hiking the track. The man, in his 50s, collapsed... Read More

There's something intriguing about fungi. The fungi kingdom is all through local forests and the Aongatete Forest Project wants to share their knowledge with... Read More

International paddlers and New Zealand Olympians are joining iwi and environmental groups in opposing the possible fast-tracking of a Bay of Plenty river... Read More

Experts from the United States, Australia and Aotearoa are taking flight from Whakatāne to learn more about critically endangered leatherback turtles. Their... Read More

An Environment Court judge says a decision on the paused Tarawera Sewerage Scheme will be a priority following a hearing today. The Rotorua Lakes Council... Read More

Expanding the Port of Tauranga to host larger ships is key to doubling New Zealand's export economy over the next decade, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Growing... Read More

Lush farms are turning into deserts as drought conditions worsen and farmers struggle to grow grass. A drought has been declared in the Northland, Waikato,... Read More