03:00pm Sat 02 Sep, 2023
The first decisions under new rules for farm-to-forest conversions have been released, with two of the three applications being declined. The government introduced... Read More
09:10am Fri 01 Sep, 2023
A new NIWA study in Wellington Harbour will help scientists find untapped drinking water around the world. For the first time, NIWA used several techniques... Read More
02:00pm Thu 31 Aug, 2023
The danger of wildfires is on the rise with forecasts of a hotter, drier, windier summer. Fire and Emergency says the wildfire season could kick off earlier... Read More
08:30am Thu 31 Aug, 2023
The successful applicants of this year's Resource Wise Community Fund, who each receive a share of $100,000, have been announced. Six projects were awarded... Read More
07:00am Thu 31 Aug, 2023
New research shows that in some cases, lifting houses may be a cost-effective way to reduce intermittent flooding risk. Construction cost experts WT Partnership... Read More
06:45am Thu 31 Aug, 2023
More rocks and debris have fallen from Cathedral Cove's famous arch, re-emphasising the risk to visitors at the beach. DOC Coromandel operations manager... Read More
02:00pm Wed 30 Aug, 2023
The Zespri AIMS Games green team are getting ready to have a huge impact by leading recycling efforts throughout the week long event. Waste Watchers Ltd... Read More
10:47am Wed 30 Aug, 2023
The world will witness a rare 'super blue moon' later this week, the first in 14 years and the last until sometime in the 2030s. But while the Earth's... Read More
03:00pm Tue 29 Aug, 2023
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has issued an abatement notice to a Mount Maunganui company following multiple calls to its pollution hotline. In a post on... Read More
11:45am Tue 29 Aug, 2023
Rotorua beauty pageant queens have ditched their formal gowns and donned rubber gloves to clean up a sacred maunga/mountain. The Miss Rotorua Annual City... Read More
11:15am Tue 29 Aug, 2023
Adventure film enthusiasts are getting ready for an adrenaline-fueled cinematic extravaganza this weekend with a one-night-only unforgettable evening of thrills... Read More
10:45am Tue 29 Aug, 2023
A special meeting on Wednesday celebrating 100 years of the Royal Forest & Bird Protection Society in New Zealand will be featuring national conservation... Read More