Environment

Whakaari plume lights up sunrise sky

Ash has shot out of Whakaari/White Island setting up photo opportunities against a beautiful morning sunrise. The 'short period of sunrise ash emission”... Read More

Oh my gourd! Pumpkins make smashing come back

Pumpkins, a winter soup warmer and Sunday roast staple have seen a significant price drop, down 57 pe cent in June compared to the same time last year, according... Read More

New tools announced to tackle kina barrens

Increasing the recreational daily catch limit for kina around the northeastern North Island and a new special permit to remove kina will help tackle kina... Read More

Well-meaning tourists pose a threat to kea

Tourists' irresponsible behaviour around kea, such as feeding the birds, poses a potential threat to the species' survival, new University of Canterbury research... Read More

Young grower comp to showcase horticulture future

The Bay of Plenty region is set to witness the incredible talent and dedication of its young horticulturists as they gather for the highly anticipated Bay of... Read More

Ruapehu climber's death a "freak accident"

The death of a woman mountain climbing on Mt Ruapehu was a 'freak accident” that happened during a friends' trip, the chairman of the mountain clubs... Read More

Climbing death: Woman described as warm and lovely

Friends of the woman who died after a climbing accident say the promising marine biologist was a lovely and warm woman who was passionate about the ocean... Read More

Changes coming for BOP dam owners

Dam owners in the Bay of Plenty are being reminded to prepare for new regulations. Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is updating its existing policy... Read More

Avalanche forecasting begins for backcountry users

As snowfall increases across the motu, avalanche forecasting is underway and NZ Mountain Safety Council is encouraging backcountry users to get #AvalancheReady. New... Read More

Changes coming for BOP dam owners

Dam owners in the Bay of Plenty are being reminded to prepare for new regulations. Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is updating its existing policy... Read More

Rangitāiki River stopbank construction completed

Construction on a 1.25km section of Rangitāiki River stopbank next to Thornton Beach Road is now complete. This upgrade is part of Toi Moana Bay of Plenty... Read More

Groundwater contamination risk attracts large fine

A Waikato farming company has been convicted and fined $94,500 in the Hamilton District Court for unlawful discharges of dairy effluent into the environment... Read More