Environment

Do you dig history? Head to a BOP archaeology talk

Archaeology in the Bay of Plenty is the hot topic at today's meeting of the Tauranga Historic Society. In celebration of Archaeology Week, the society is... Read More

Flood, fire and drought predicted for BOP towns

Whakatāne and Ōpōtiki townships face inundation and flooding, while Kawerau is looking at increased fire risk, according to a climate change risk assessment... Read More

Raising awareness of what we breath in

New Zealanders need to be more aware of indoor air quality and its impact on health, particularly over winter, caution the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ,... Read More

Lower North Island shaken by “severe” earthquakes

Two strong earthquakes at a magnitude of 5.9 and 5.3 have struck near Pōrangahau in the lower North Island. GeoNet said the first was the magnitude 5.9 which... Read More

Unprecedented challenges for BOP citrus growers

New Zealand's favourite citrus fruit are now in season and Kiwi shoppers are encouraged to enjoy this important produce throughout the day for a great tasting,... Read More

Warning over “worst weed in the world”

AgResearch is teaming up with regional councils and Rural Contractors New Zealand to collate information on alligator weed in a bid to better understand its spread. The... Read More

Arctic sea-ice algae attract plastics, study shows

Amid global calls to reduce plastic production, new research shows high amounts of plastic in Arctic Sea ice and sediment. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha University... Read More

Penguin artwork funds vital devices

Ahead of today's World Penguin Day, the penguins at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's have been busy creating artwork that the aquarium is now selling for a good cause. Using... Read More

Aurora thrills admirers across New Zealand

Aurora admirers across the country have shared amazing photos of the Aurora Australis they captured on Monday night. The beams of light, also known as the Southern... Read More

No tsunami threat to NZ following 7.3M quake

Update, 2pm: There is no Tsunami threat to New Zealand following a 7.3M earthquake that struck in the Kermaded Islands region on Monday afternoon. New... Read More

Maketū climate change plan wins award

An iwi and community-led climate strategy designed to ensure the seaside village of Maketū remains steadfast in the face of climate change has won the New Zealand... Read More

BOP mayors release climate change risk assessment

The Bay of Plenty Mayoral Forum was presented with the region's first climate change risk assessment on Friday, highlighting just how significant and wide-ranging... Read More