Environment

Climate Action Festival focuses on the future

The Climate Action Festival has returned for its second year and is all about celebration, inspiration, and collaboration. The festival is running this week... Read More

Caution urged following increased avalanche danger

NZ Mountain Safety Council is encouraging backcountry snow enthusiasts to stay informed and stay safe this weekend, with increased avalanche danger in many parts... Read More

Veg Babies are born

An initiative designed to inspire people to grow their own greens is gathering public support for its launch in October. Veg Babies is the brainchild of Heidi... Read More

A man in love with butterflies

Norm Twigge has a delightful way of describing butterflies. 'In a lot of cultures, they're considered spiritual beings. So every time you see one, remember that... Read More

Sustainability initiative wraps up

'It's a bit like a treasure hunt!” Words you might not expect to hear from students who are picking up rubbish. Zespri AIMS Games athletes removed... Read More

'Devastated': Tauranga ferry proposal shelved

An 'innovative” ferry proposal for Tauranga has been shelved over cost and patronage concerns. Auckland water taxi company Hauraki Express was prepared... Read More

Getting through winter

It was four degrees and raining. What better setting for a chat about ‘the winter slog'? Farmstrong ambassador Sam Whitelock and dairy farmer Paul Walker... Read More

Stray turtle sightings spark warning

A Katikati couple is on a mission to teach reptile owners to be more responsible with their cold-blooded pets. It comes amid reports of one of the world's 100... Read More

Feathers fly in tight race for Bird of the Year

In a major political breaking news earthquake moment, the lead has once again changed in Bird of the Year. The karure Chatham Island robin has lost its top... Read More

Study:Cyclone Gabrielle impacted by global warming

A new NIWA-led study has found that climate change increased the amount of total rainfall during Cyclone Gabrielle by 10 per cent. This additional rain fell... Read More

Western Bay-wide Climate Action Festival

This month's Climate Action Festival will feature events across the Western Bay of Plenty. The festival will unite environmental advocates, local leaders,... Read More

Pet allergies: Not to be sneezed at

When spring has sprung and the grass has riz, a lot of us will notice the pooches and kitties have got the sniz. While the rhyme might be cute, pet allergies... Read More