Environment

Green enthusiasm for festival of climate action

Envirohub has unveiled plans for a Climate Action Festival set to sweep across the Western Bay of Plenty this week in a wave of green enthusiasm. With an... Read More

Tonga eruption caused fastest ever underwater flow

The 2022 Tonga volcanic eruption triggered the fastest underwater flow ever recorded. NIWA and the UK's National Oceanography Centre say that the flows travelled... Read More

Catios trend taking off to protect cats & wildlife

Cats are loved for their adventurous, independent natures, but they can be a real worry for pet parents when they venture into the unknown. Catios - cat... Read More

How town halved early deaths from air pollution

The estimated number of Rotorua adults dying early from the impacts of poor air quality has halved in 13 years — contributing to a social cost saving... Read More

Booking agents seek to have charges dismissed

The two booking agents accused of health and safety failings in the Whakaari / White Island trial are applying to have their charges dismissed. ID Tours and... Read More

Zespri AIMS Games athletes give back

Young athletes participating in the Zespri AIMS Games are taking a brief respite from their intense sporting endeavours today to rally together for a display... Read More

Early and long-lasting ozone hole, forecasts NIWA

NIWA scientists are predicting that this year's ozone hole will stay around for longer than usual, potentially lasting into early summer. NIWA's Principal... Read More

Magnitude 3.0 quake felt in Tauranga

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake which struck near Te Aroha has been reportedly felt in Tauranga this evening. The earthquake struck at 7.05pm with a depth of 5km,... Read More

Turning unproductive land to native forest

Te Arawa and Sealord are forming a partnership to transition unproductive land to native forest. Sealord is investing $10 million over the next ten years... Read More

Rescue on Mount Ngauruhoe prompts warning

Police are urging people heading into the outdoors to be adequately prepared, after two ill-prepared men were rescued from Mount Ngauruhoe in the weekend. At... Read More

Whakaari/White Island owners charges dismissed

The owners of Whakaari / White Island have had their charges dismissed. Peter, Andrew and James Buttle were individually charged as directors of Whakaari... Read More

Fears erupting mud pool could 'swallow house up'

A Rotorua resident whose house began to shake in the middle of the night thought there must be an earthquake, but was astonished to find it was an active mud... Read More