Environment

Paddleboarder rescued from Lake Taupō

Police are urging water goers to make sure they are properly prepared, after rescuing a paddleboarder who was blown 5 kilometres out on Lake Taupō. 'It's... Read More

At risk shorebirds threatened by vehicles

People driving vehicles through the clearly marked and signposted breeding area of tūturiwhatu/Northern New Zealand dotterel at Thornton Beach in the... Read More

Biosecurity NZ thanks international travellers

Biosecurity New Zealand is thanking international travellers who arrived during the peak Christmas and New Year period for their efforts in helping to protect... Read More

Pair rescued after 12 hours on mountain

Two people were rescued from Mt Ruapehu after intense weather led to them becoming lost on their return down the mountain. At around 7.40pm on Monday, Ruapehu... Read More

Boaties leaving cars in lakes:"You will be towed"

Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Te Arawa Lakes Trust are strongly urgng boaties not to leave their cars parked in the lakes while out in their boats, and... Read More

Do you know this man?

Do you know this man? Whangamata Police are investigating following two burglaries in the Whangamata area reported this weekend. Both incidents took place... Read More

Skies and seas camp inspires women in stem

The Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal New Zealand Navy have joined forces to support teachers and encourage more young women into Science, Technology, Engineering... Read More

Surf lifeguards called "heroes" after rescues

Surf life guards are being called heroes following harrowing rescues on Wednesday. Surf swells along Bay of Plenty coastal shores this week are unleashing... Read More

Why there seems to be fewer cicadas this summer

Where have all the cicadas gone? That's the question bugging some RNZ listeners, who say instead of New Zealand's iconic summer chorus, all they've... Read More

Work programme for Cathedral Cove options

The Department of Conservation has announced the work it will undertake to determine viable, safe and resilient long-term solutions for visitor access and experience... Read More

An unlikely customer crawls into a Tauranga bank

Mr. Krab's obsession with money has gone to a new level. No, it's not the red cartoon version seen on the televsion show Sponge Bob Squarepants, but... Read More

Mapping 140,000 landslides for safer communities

New Zealand now boasts one of the largest single-event inventories of landslides globally. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury Senior... Read More