Environment

Helping businesses solve sustainability challenges

New Zealand companies who believe they can't afford to operate sustainably in today's tough economy are being offered help to tackle one of the biggest challenges... Read More

Young grower comp to showcase horticulture future

The Bay of Plenty region is set to witness the incredible talent and dedication of its young horticulturists as they gather for the highly anticipated Bay of... Read More

Ruapehu climber's death a "freak accident"

The death of a woman mountain climbing on Mt Ruapehu was a 'freak accident” that happened during a friends' trip, the chairman of the mountain clubs... Read More

Changes coming for BOP dam owners

Dam owners in the Bay of Plenty are being reminded to prepare for new regulations. Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is updating its existing policy... Read More

Avalanche forecasting begins for backcountry users

As snowfall increases across the motu, avalanche forecasting is underway and NZ Mountain Safety Council is encouraging backcountry users to get #AvalancheReady. New... Read More

Unexpected bright aurora surprises and thrills

Aurora fans have been treated to an unexpectedly bright display lighting up the skies, with photographers capturing the lights as far north as the Bay of Plenty. The... Read More

Gisborne flood: Tragic week to follow

Wairoa locals had been doubly affected by flooding as well as the deaths of three boaties and its effects would linger, Napier MP Katie Nimon says. Nearly... Read More

Growers vote for supporting Horticulture NZ

Fruit and vegetable growers have had their say and voted to continue supporting Horticulture New Zealand. Of growers by value, 97 per cent voted to continue... Read More

The NZ Garden Bird Survey: Everybirdy counts

Thousands of New Zealanders have their pencils sharpened and at the ready for the start of the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey | Te Tatauranga o ngā Manu Māra... Read More

New myrtle rust education app launched

A new interactive learning app designed to empower rangatahi (young people) and communities with knowledge about myrtle rust. Developed by Scion with a focus... Read More

Rescue helicopter saves injured cyclist

A quick response from the Tauranga-based Aerocool Rescue Helicopter has saved an injured cyclist on a remote trail in the central North Island. 'I am so grateful... Read More

School sustainability projects given green light

Thirty-one school sustainability projects around the rohe are about to get underway, thanks to Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council's School Sustainability... Read More