Environment

Farm-to-forest conversion: one consent so far

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

NZ coastal study finds drinking water

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

Wildfire season could come early warns FENZ

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

Resource Wise winners announced

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

Higher and drier - the cost of raising homes

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

More rockfall from Cathedral Cove's famous arch

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

Green team to score gold in recycling efforts

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

Super blue moon: What is it, and when is it?

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

Smouldering grain causing stink in the Mount

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

From sparkling gowns to bin bags and gloves

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

Thrills at Tauranga Mountain Film Festival

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

Celebrating 100 years of Forest & Bird

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