0:21:03 Friday 28 March 2025

Environment

Adopt a street and help keep our town clean

Katch Katikati is excited to announce the launch of its new Adopt a Street programme, designed to bring the community together to keep our streets clean of litter. The... Read More

New light shed on the near-extinction of kākāpō

Kākāpō, the world's only flightless parrot, once ranged throughout the forests of Aotearoa New Zealand. However, early European observers noted the bird population... Read More

Govt recycling revamp: Little changes for locals

There will be "little changes" for Tauranga and Western Bay of Plenty District Council areas after the improved Government kerbside recycling policy. Both Tauranga... Read More

Ocean currents near Antarctica could slow - study

Deep ocean currents at Antarctica that circulate a crucial part of the food chain are set to significantly weaken, a new study shows. The Australian research... Read More

Oruahine track on Mauao closed today

The Oruahine track on Mauao is closed today. Access to the summit of Mauao will still be possible via the Waikorire and Motukauri tracks. The closure of the... Read More

Have a say on longline methods to protect seabirds

It's time to have a say on the proposed additional methods used by surface longline fishers to protect seabirds around New Zealand. Tini a Tangaroa Fisheries... Read More

Mobile recycling trailers adjust schedule to suit

Western Bay's mobile recycling trailers ‘Recyclosaurus Rex' and ‘Sustainabox' are changing their schedule for winter. After a successful summer of... Read More

Construction begins for solar farm in Edgecumbe

Lodestone Energy has commenced construction of its second solar farm in New Zealand. The 32MW farm in Edgecumbe will generate enough electricity to supply more... Read More

Asbestos contamination warning in cyclone clean-up

An asbestos removal company believes there could be people in flood and cyclone-affected areas exposing themselves to the toxic silicate mineral. The Insurance... Read More

Drilling rigs on site to deal with SH25A slip

Waka Kotahi says two drilling rigs are in place to investigate a massive slip on State Highway 25A between Kopu and Hikuai on the Coromandel Peninsula. The road... Read More

Adopt a street and help keep our town clean

Katch Katikati is excited to announce the launch of its new Adopt a Street programme, designed to bring the community together to keep our streets clean of litter. The... Read More

Health warning for Okawa Bay and Lake Okaro

A health warning is being issued today for Okawa Bay at Lake Rotoiti and for Lake Okaro. The health warning is based on the results released today for levels... Read More