Environment

A second chance at life: Rescue Helicopter story

'It doesn't really feel like, "thank you" is enough... I consider the rescue helicopter crew to be guardian angels and they were most certainly mine. I am... Read More

New Zealand Bird Atlas complete

The New Zealand Bird Atlas project has finished, after running for five years from 2019 - 2024. The community involved in the project which ended at midnight... Read More

Council supports expansion of tree canopy coverage

To celebrate Arbor Day and help boost tree canopy coverage, Tauranga City Council is holding its inaugural Free Tree Day. This initiative offers residents... Read More

BOP flood protection gets Budget boost

An about $20M co-investment to help improve flood resilience for communities across the Bay of Plenty is a welcome announcement from Budget 2024, says Toi Moana... Read More

Keep it clean this Moving Day

As Moving Day approaches this Saturday (June 1), it's a busy time for the dairy farming community. The first day of winter marks the official date... Read More

Community gives input on Cathedral Cove options

The Coromandel community is taking taken up the opportunity to discuss the reopening options for Cathedral Cove with the Department of Conservation (DoC). The... Read More

Sky high wild kiwifruit surveillance scheduled

Local growers and residents are advised routine aerial surveillance looking to locate wild kiwifruit vines will be taking place in Te Puke in June. Kiwifruit... Read More

Experts fly over Whakaari amid volcanic activity

Increased volcanic activity on Whakaari / White Island will be closely watched by experts from the air on Monday. There has been a string of eruptions there... Read More

Be prepared for national mobile alert test

An Emergency Mobile Alert test is scheduled for today, Sunday, May 26, between 6pm and 7pm. Emergency Mobile Alerts are messages about emergencies to help... Read More

Waiheke Island: shellfish biotoxin alerts removed

New Zealand Food Safety have removed the public health warning against collecting shellfish at Waiheke Island, from Blackpool and Surfdale Beaches. "Latest... Read More

2024 FMG Region-off season launched

The 2024 FMG Young Farmer of the Year Region-off is underway. FMG is reminding locals to get on board with earning points to keep their region at the top... Read More

Historic plant library, a record of biodivesity

Over 40,000 dried and pressed plants neatly filed in the University of Canterbury Herbarium make up a vital botanical library that dates back over 150 years.... Read More