Environment

Don’t forget East Coast growers hit by cyclone

Horticulture New Zealand is calling for a renewed effort to support East Coast growers on the eve of the first anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle. The cyclone... Read More

All about bromeliads!

A formerly rare and still rather exotic plant, the humble bromeliad has exploded in popularity in the past few years. For those yet to encounter these lovely... Read More

Biofouling fight protecting NZ marine

Cruise ships visiting New Zealand this summer are doing a good job of meeting our strong biofouling standards and protecting our unique marine environment,... Read More

Scion’s central role in €7.5 million project

Scion's leading biomaterials, 3D printing, packaging, and machine-learning knowledge is being called on as part of a €7.5 million (NZD$13.25m) research... Read More

ReWilding the north for World Wetlands Day

The completion of the second stage of an ambitious project to rewild a once grazed Northland valley into a lush wetland has been celebrated with an event to... Read More

Rolling power cuts on the cards this winter

The national grid operator is warning of possible power cuts this winter if supply and demand cannot be managed to cope with extreme conditions. Transpower's... Read More

A blossoming love in Te Puke

The sun begins to rise, the children lie sound asleep in bed, but you won't find her in the home. No - she's tiptoed into the wonderful shades of colourful... Read More

Ingenuity provides eels with safe sea pathway

New Zealand's first home-grown fish-friendly flood pump, commissioned by Waikato Regional Council, has successfully passed a 1.2-metre-long shortfin eel. The... Read More

Heading outdoors? Check a safety list first

The NZ Mountain Safety Council is thanking New Zealanders and visitors who've been out exploring our great outdoors this summer for being extra safety smart. With... Read More

Zespri names two Ōtanewainuku Kiwi Trust chicks

Zespri is proud to welcome two Ōtanewainuku Kiwi Trust chicks to the Zespri whānau. Last month Zespri asked the public to help choose a name for a new chick... Read More

Small changes to kerbside recycling in Tauranga

The government is standardising what can be recycled at the kerbside across New Zealand, to help make recycling consistent and reduce unnecessary waste going... Read More

Tourist attraction turns into rescue hot spot

Whenuakura is one of the Coromandel Peninsula's most iconic and beautiful coastal attractions. Nestled about 600 metres off the coast of Whangamatā, the... Read More