Environment

Lace bug release in Vanuatu to combat hibiscus bur

Researchers from Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research are undertaking the first global release of a lace bug species in Vanuatu at the end of July to combat the... Read More

Tongariro Alpine Crossing to empower women

The Hindu Women Forum, a division of the Hindu Council of New Zealand, is excited to announce the Tongariro Alpine Crossing event, designed to empower women... Read More

District council fined for Easter discharge

Matamata-Piako District Council has been convicted and fined $67,500 in the Hamilton District Court this week. The fine and conviction stems from charges... Read More

Road warning as cold temps bite

With colder temperatures taking hold around the country, drivings are being urged to plan for every eventuality on the roads. Right through the middle of... Read More

Kawerau worm farm seeks to grow

Anyone wanting to have their say on the expansion of New Zealand's biggest worm farm in Kawerau has until August 7 to make their submissions. Ecocast Limited... Read More

Dead seagulls: It’s a pretty grim scene

Warning: Distressing images A theory surrounding more than 20 dead birds on a Bay of Plenty beach is that someone ran them down deliberately. A farmer... Read More

Whakaari plume lights up sunrise sky

Ash has shot out of Whakaari/White Island setting up photo opportunities against a beautiful morning sunrise. The 'short period of sunrise ash emission”... Read More

Events aim to boost Whakatāne’s fruit harvests

Keep Whakatāne Beautiful Committee is joining forces with Bay of Plenty Tree Crops Association to keep fruit on the menu in the Eastern Bay, now and in the... Read More

Study links ocean water to volcanic eruption

New research has revealed an unlikely source for the unique volcanic activity in the Taupō region, one of the most volatile volcanic fields on the planet. The... Read More

Groundwater drilling in Omokoroa

Two months of works are about to begin to drill a new, deeper groundwater bore hole in Ōmokoroa. Bay of Plenty Regional Council has a groundwater bore at... Read More

Man lost near Omanawa Falls now found

4.42pm: The man reported to be lost in the Omanawa Falls area has been located. Police initially received reports he was lost around midday. "He is... Read More

Could this be NZ’s next dark sky reserve?

An increase in visitors hoping to catch the southern lights is resulting in a call for the Catlins to be made a dark sky reserve. On Wednesday, Owaka Going... Read More