Environment

Guide's brother says sentencing 'bittersweet'

The brother of a man killed in the Whakaari/White Island eruption says news his family will receive about $250,000 in reparations is "bittersweet". Twenty-two... Read More

Upcoming Mauao closures for track renewal

Tauranga residents and visitors are reminded that several closures are in place on Mauao this week while Tauranga City Council undertake important track renewal... Read More

BOP quake felt by hundreds in North Island

A magnitude 5 earthquake was felt in the North Island early this morning, but at a depth of 159 kilometres it was classed as a weak one. It was centred 30... Read More

Katikati Recycling Centre wants unwanted goods

Furniture, appliances, lawn mowers, old fridges, screws and bolts, and e-waste are just some of the items that will soon be accepted at the Katikati Recycling... Read More

World surf campaign continues as pressure builds

Tauranga surfer Kehu Butler is keeping his Olympic dreams alive after an excellent performance on day 6 of the ISA World Surfing Games in Puerto Rico. Peaky,... Read More

Whakaari / White Island parties face sentence

Companies and a Crown-owned entity convicted of health and safety failings in the lead up to the Whakaari / White Island eruption will be sentenced in the Auckland... Read More

Dates confirmed for annual Pureora competition

The Department of Conservation's annual Pureora Hunting Competition opens on March 16 and will run through until the prizegiving at the DOC Pureora Field Base... Read More

Recruitment call for Scott Base research

Antarctica New Zealand is looking for adventurous individuals to join the prestigious team supporting Antarctic research at Scott Base and beyond for the upcoming... Read More

Whakaari eruption victims' families speak in court

The family of a couple killed in the Whakaari White Island eruption have told a sentencing judge they want the companies involved held to account. Emotional... Read More

Native snails heading for extinction - DOC

New Zealand has some of the most spectacular land snails in the world, but they're sliding to extinction - and climate change is a major factor. The latest... Read More

Whakaari hearing: Pain 'never goes away'

Some family members of 23-year-old tour guide Tipene Maangi, who died in the Whakaari White Island eruption, broke down in tears as they gave their impact statements... Read More

Hearings begin on Hi-Cane ban proposal

This week is being dubbed an important one for kiwifruit growers, with the hearing on the EPAs recommendation to ban Hi-Cane taking place. Hydrogen cyanamide... Read More