Environment

Waddle the Mount for a good cause!

A new family fun day in Mount Maunganui is aimed at raising awareness of one of New Zealand's most at risk species that nests at the base of Mauao. The inaugural... Read More

Ancient worm-like bug crowned 'Bug of the Year'

The New Zealand velvet worm or ngāokeoke has been crowned bug of the year for 2025. The ancient gummy-looking worm, covered in velvety blue colouration and... Read More

Tauranga seapods boost marine life

Described as first of its kind for New Zealand, newly installed seapods are designed to help encourage new marine life within Tauranga Harbour. Monitored... Read More

Fire crews tackle house blaze in Kawerau

Update, 5.20pm: Fire and Emergency New Zealand shift manager Colin Underdown said fire crews have now left the scene of a house fire in Kawerau. 'We had a... Read More

Higher Archey’s frog numbers offer little relief

New Zealand's Archey's frog population is higher than previously estimated, but the species remains at risk, according to a new conservation status report. An... Read More

Pams chicken nuggets recalled

New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) has supported a recall of Pams brand Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets after small pieces of blue rubber were found in the product. 'If... Read More

Why farmers are turning to magnets to protect cows

Dairy farmers are being warned about the dangers of their cows eating metal which can kill them - and some farmers are using magnets to detect the fragments. Metal... Read More

The growing potential of the Bay of Plenty

Te Puke's Kris Edgington believes the food growing potential of the Bay of Plenty is massively underestimated by its residents. He has created MyFoodForest... Read More

Planting later has its rewards

Many people go mad planting tomatoes when Labour weekend arrives each year. But planting later is even better for growing the juicy red vegetables, according... Read More

Trapping NZ’s worst killers

With their black eye mask, ferrets might remind you of the Hamburglar. But instead of targeting hamburgers, they are adept hunters with a wide range of native... Read More

Māui dolphin survey launches to aid conservation

A new survey to estimate the Māui dolphin population is set to launch next week, with the Department of Conservation (DOC) leading efforts to safeguard this... Read More

Matakana Island glass recycling trial success

Glass bottles and jars from Matakana Island face a unique journey to recycling, requiring transport by barge to the mainland before reaching Auckland. A new... Read More