Environment

"Heartbreaking" reality of Mount’s air quality

It was 'really heartbreaking” for Joel Ngatuere to hear that the reason one of the kuia living at Whareroa Marae was sick was because of where she lived. This... Read More

Homeschoolers brave elements for 40-Hour challenge

Four Bay of Plenty teenagers are feeling immense pride after pushing their physical limits during a fundraising weekend. As the shortest days of the year... Read More

Funding for community-driven waste reduction

Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 Tauranga City Council Resource Wise Community Fund, offering financial support for community initiatives aimed at... Read More

Rangitāiki River stopbank construction completed

Construction on a 1.25km section of Rangitāiki River stopbank next to Thornton Beach Road is now complete. This upgrade is part of Toi Moana Bay of Plenty... Read More

Royal Spoonbill count postponed a week

The national Royal Spoonbill count has been postponed until June 29 and 30. In early May, bird enthusiasts around the country were asked to prepare for a... Read More

What caused a train to derail near Te Puke

A train that derailed near Te Puke during Auckland Anniversary weekend flooding last year should not have been cleared to travel on flood-hit tracks, a Transport... Read More

Mistletoe numbers grow thanks to volunteers

Mistletoe abundance has increased more than 3600 per cent over 22 years in Tikitapu Scenic Reserve at Lake Ōkāreka thanks to the efforts of volunteers and... Read More

Boat captain needed for shorebird count

A Tauranga bird expert needs a boat owner and skipper with a couple of hours to spare, around high tide on June 29, to help with the June shorebird count in... Read More

Waikato seismic research may have global impact

New research into the geology of the Hamilton basin aims to create ground-breaking 3D simulations that will transform seismic modelling for the Waikato and similar... Read More

Fears over toxic wood waste removal

A management plan to dig up contaminated wood waste from a boat harbour development site on Keepa Road in Whakatāne is being signed off by council. However,... Read More

Claims of death threat in clash over sacred lake

A guardian of a sacred lake near Rotorua alleges a crewman working on a nearby sewerage scheme threatened to kill him. It follows Rotorua Lakes Council applying... Read More

Volunteers recognised for protecting fisheries

The patrol work of about 200 volunteers is critical to keeping our fisheries sustainable and protected for future generations. It's National Volunteer Week... Read More