Environment

Small eruption observed at White Island

A 'short-lived” eruption has been observed at White Island. Earth Sciences New Zealand duty volcanologist Paul Jarvis said a minor, short-lived eruption... Read More

New marine research centre to be globally 'unique'

A marine research facility to be built in Tauranga will be 'unique” in the world, a key player says. Concept plans for the New Zealand Institute for... Read More

Kiwi biofuel tech targets shipping emissions

Biofuel technology that promises to help reduce the marine shipping industry's carbon footprint is a step closer, with the launch of a company set up to lead... Read More

Fruit and vege growers gather to tackle challenges

The who's who of New Zealand's fruit and vegetable sector are convening in the capital this week to bite into the challenges facing the horticulture sector. More... Read More

Black mould, holes in floor at 'appalling' rental

Black mould, holes in the floor and a toilet that leaked sewage are some of the issues in an 'appalling” rental that has been described as 'not suitable... Read More

Don’t waste your old phones

If you've got old mobile phones stashed at home, there is a place in Tauranga to recycle them. The most recent collection point added to Envirohub Bay of... Read More

Clean-up week across NZ touches down in Kawerau

Keep Kawerau Beautiful is joining the masses of volunteers throughout New Zealand who will pick-up other people's litter during Clean-Up Week. Hosted by Keep... Read More

Te Puna industrial park faces appeal from locals

Concerned locals are appealing the decision to allow a controversial industrial park in their rural Western Bay of Plenty community. Priority Te Puna has... Read More

Season ends with 15% increase in mallard harvest

As game bird hunting seasons finish across the country, early indications suggest the 2025 season has been another successful year for New Zealand's hunting... Read More

BoP solar farm rises to flood challenge

At the end of July an atmospheric river swept over the North Island bringing flooding to the Bay of Plenty, closing roads, causing slips and another round... Read More

Sanctuary relocates kiwi amid conservation efforts

Relocating kiwi around the North Island takes a lot of time and manpower. Since 2023, Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari, in conjunction with Save the Kiwi,... Read More

Goat hunting competition to aid conservation

Entries are open for the National Wild Goat Hunting Competition - a national initiative to raise awareness of the environmental and agricultural damage caused... Read More