Environment

Councils urgent calls to govt for caulerpa support

Seven North Island councils representing more than half of New Zealand's population are calling on the government for more money and support to be thrown at one... Read More

The orchard inside a busy industrial block

In an industrial area surrounded by concrete, one man is kickstarting two orchards which will allow kids to harvest a variety of fruit all year-round. Murray... Read More

Health warnings for algal blooms lifted

Health warnings issued for algal blooms (cyanobacteria) at Te Weta Bay, Okawa Bay and the Okere Arm at Lake Rotoiti, as well as for Lake Okaro and Lake Rotoehu,... Read More

New native nursery to help restore hapū’s whenua

A hapū led native nursery could be set up on unused reserve land north of Katikati to help regenerate forest and reserves in the area. Ngati Te Wai hapū have... Read More

NZ firefighters depart to help battle Canada blaze

A second group of 21 New Zealand firefighting personnel are leaving today for Alberta, Canada to help fight wildfires devastating the province. Fire and Emergency... Read More

From mortgage broker to native tree grower

With viticulturist great grandparents, market gardener grandparents, and farmer parents, it wasn't a surprise that Restore Native founder, Adam Thompson ended... Read More

Pacific communities needing climate change help

World Vision New Zealand is highlighting the urgent need for more innovative grassroots initiatives to help communities in the Pacific mitigate and adapt to climate... Read More

Keep an eye out for freshwater gold clams

On the water this weekend? The Ministry for Primary Industries needs our help to keep an eye out for a new-to-New Zealand clam species that was recently discovered... Read More

Lake Rotoehu homeowners face flooded homes

Rotoehu homeowner Joan Blair has gone from living her dream to her worst nightmare. She is among those in the small lakeside community near Rotorua with water... Read More

Police to trial front line electric vehicle

New Zealand Police is rolling out a new electric vehicle to be trialled for operational needs over the next six months. The BMW i4 has been selected for the initial... Read More

Hiking: Safety first this long weekend

The winter chill is beginning to settle in, but that doesn't mean outdoor recreation is over until summer. The NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is reminding... Read More

Whakaari owners fail to have charges dismissed

The owners of Whakaari/White Island have failed in a bid to get the charges levelled against them in the wake of the Whakaari eruption dismissed - though the judge... Read More