Environment

Whakaari: New active vent discovered

Scientists have discovered a new active vent on Whakaari/White Island increasing the amount of volcanic gases being emitted from the volcano. They also warned... Read More

Scion welcomes support for gene technology reforms

Scion is welcoming the gene technology reforms announced today by the Government for their ability to advance research and create a cleaner, greener and more... Read More

Farmers fail in bid for greater representation

Some Rangitāiki Plains farmers are paying as much as $150,000 in targeted rates to the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, but feel they're not getting a fair representation... Read More

$20M flood protection co-investment welcomed

A $20M co-investment from Central Government to help fund critical flood protection infrastructure, including stopbanks, floodwalls and pump stations, across... Read More

Te Puke photographer captures Aurora Australis

Night photographers and stargazers across Western Bay of Plenty are buzzing, following a display of the Aurora Australis on Monday night. Blissful Photographer... Read More

Avalanche “close calls” a timely reminder

Skiers and snowboarders are being warned to adopt backcountry precautions when leaving a patrolled ski area. The advice follows at least three avalanches... Read More

Shallow magma likely at Whakaari/White Island

An increase in sulfur dioxide emissions in combination with the minor volcanic eruptions observed over the weekend suggest there is magma in the shallow system... Read More

Hawkes' Bay drivers: beware of severe weather

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is advising caution on the roads around parts of Hawke's Bay this evening, Monday, August 12, as a severe thunderstorm watch... Read More

Footage of Whakaari crater after minor eruption

An experienced storm chaser and adventure cameraman has captured drone footage of active volcano Whakaari/White Island's crater during a phase of minor eruptions... Read More

Severe thunderstorm watch for Monday evening

MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Hawkes' Bay, as well as parts of the lower North Island and South Island. A squall line with embedded... Read More

A modern take on ancient art

It's an artform that spans centuries - now Bonsai workshops will be held at Palmers Welcome Bay. For store owner Ryan Choy, the Japanese tradition of shaping... Read More

Continuous minor eruption at Whakaari/White Island

The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 3 and Aviation Colour Code remains at Orange as Whakaari/White Island continues to have a minor eruption on Sunday... Read More