Experts from the United States, Australia and Aotearoa are taking flight from Whakatāne to learn more about critically endangered leatherback turtles. Their... Read More

An Environment Court judge says a decision on the paused Tarawera Sewerage Scheme will be a priority following a hearing today. The Rotorua Lakes Council... Read More

Expanding the Port of Tauranga to host larger ships is key to doubling New Zealand's export economy over the next decade, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. Growing... Read More

Lush farms are turning into deserts as drought conditions worsen and farmers struggle to grow grass. A drought has been declared in the Northland, Waikato,... Read More

Tauranga youth are diving into the Clean It Up! event, offering students a chance to make a tangible impact on their environment while earning volunteer hours... Read More

Are you curious about what's happening in the forests, reserves, and coastal areas around Whakamārama and Ōmokoroa? A new EWOC - Environmental Whakamārama... Read More

Work is under way to repair a damaged section of the Coromandel Walkway. The Coromandel Walkway, connecting Stony Bay and Fletcher Bay, follows the contour... Read More

For Kevin Collins, the Otūmoetai Community Railway Gardens have been a cherished part of his life for the last 16 years. 'It's not far to walk from my home... Read More

The Echo Walking Festival has stepped up its presence in the region with several new Western Bay of Plenty walking events. The Echo Walking Festival is organised... Read More

As temperatures drop and the seasons change, New Zealanders can warm up their kitchens with the best of autumn's fresh fruit and vegetables. Roasted fennel,... Read More

A waterway near Palm Beach Boulevard in Papamoa 'lost its character” after an animal cruelty incident harmed Muscovy and Pekin ducks, a resident claims. On... Read More

NZ Mountain Safety Council is reminding hunters to 'have a hmmm” and make careful route choices to stay safe, as this year's Roar hunting season kicks... Read More