Environment

Volcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White Island

Volcanic unrest continues at Whakaari/White Island, says Duty Volcanologist Paul Jarvis, in the latest volcanic activity bulletin published by GeoNet. As... Read More

Horticulture New Zealand levy referendum

Growers are being asked to have their say in the upcoming levy referendum to enable Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) to continue its work for the sector. A... Read More

Magnitude 5.1 quake hits near Rotorua overnight

A magnitude 5.1 magnitude earthquake has struck 10 kilometres west of Rotorua this morning. It occurred at 2.19am. It was classified as weak because it... Read More

Liquefaction research creating valuable new tools

One of New Zealand's leading experts on liquefaction, Professor Misko Cubrinovski and his team from the University of Canterbury have developed new tools to... Read More

Marathon effort to help improve water quality

For Pukekauri Farms' Burke family, their efforts over the last 30-plus years to help restore and protect the health of freshwater in region has been 'a... Read More

World Vision 40 Hour Challenge

Tens of thousands of students from across the country are gearing up to embark on a variety of challenges to raise funds to help fight the impacts of climate... Read More

Takitimu North Link works continue

Construction work to complete the new Cambridge Road overbridge, between Bethlehem and Tauriko is now complete. "In the next phase of work, with the bridge... Read More

4.1 magnitude earthquake hits lower North Island

A 4.1 magnitude quake has rattled the lower North Island on Monday night. Geonet recorded the moderate quake 10km northwest of Porirua, at a depth of 22km... Read More

Move to attract stargazing travellers backed

Transforming Aotearoa into a dark sky nation could attract stargazing international tourists, creating huge economic benefits, says Tourism Minister Matt Doocey. The... Read More

Te Puke mum and daughter share microgreen passion

Mama Kali's Farm founders Kali and Jiangyu are passionate about microgreens saying they are more than just the garnish on a meal at a fancy restaurant. The... Read More

Volunteers aim to bridge Coromandel settlement gap

Two Coromandel volunteer groups aim to have Tairua and Pauanui connected via an off-road trail as they see a range of benefits for both settlements. The Tairua... Read More

Tauranga's drop dead gorgeous autumn

Tauranga's autumn has been nothing short of spectacular, with deciduous trees turning brilliant hues of yellow, gold and hot orange, set against bright blue... Read More