Environment

Tauranga to get govt fund for solar energy project

Tauranga is one of four New Zealand cities to be the first receive funding from the government's Community Renewable Energy Fund. In a statement released... Read More

Rena film documents NZ‘s largest maritime disaster

When 70-year-old Glenis Ashley opened her front door at 5am to put the cat out, a 'strange blob-like creature” shot inside the Pāpāmoa retiree's house,... Read More

New tool could help track deadly eruption hazard

New Zealand research could help track the path of searingly hot rock and gas flows that are the world's most deadly volcanic hazard. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha... Read More

Endangered Species Day marked with grants

As part of Endangered Species Day, Auckland Zoo, with principal partner Barfoot & Thompson, is announcing the successful recipients of its 2023 New Zealand-focused... Read More

‘It gets under your skin’

Like so many others, Detective Senior Sergeant John Wilson joined Police thinking he'd be saving lives. In SAR, he finds himself doing exactly that. For more... Read More

Lessons from Bola unheeded

New Zealand was warned 35 years ago about the effects of deforestation of hillsides, draining of wetlands and building behind stopbanks, a freshwater expert says. Forest... Read More

Embracing the spirit of SAR

Police Search and Rescue squads have been recognised for their exceptional professionalism and expertise, at the annual New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards. The... Read More

Special gift to save little blue penguins

A special gift marking the fifth anniversary of the passing of a Tauranga resident is helping a local wildlife trust rehabilitate birds found in critical condition... Read More

Recreational water health warnings lifted

Health warnings issued for Lake Maraetai, Lake Rotorua, Ohau Channel, the upper Kaituna River and at Waitangi on the Kaituna River due to cyanobacteria - algal... Read More

Caution advised around district‘s waterways

The effects of the very wet summer and continued rain are visible in the district's streams and lakes with water volumes reaching extremely high levels. Rotorua... Read More

Foraging: Death cap mushroom warning

Foraging for wild food is a way to enjoy time outside, connect with nature - and come home with some fresh edibles to supplement our diet. But we do need to take... Read More

Tech offering hope in fight against myrtle rust

New research using remote sensing technology has delivered promising results to scientists looking for innovative ways to help nurseries combat the spread of myrtle... Read More