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Environment

Rotorua's air quality improves with burner checks

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is hoping for clearer skies in Rotorua this winter as it prepares to carry out annual wood burner checks across the city. Historically,... Read More

Cathedral Cove closed as Cyclone Tam nears

The onset of Cyclone Tam has prompted DoC to close tracks to Coromandel's Mautohe Cathedral Cove and urge visitors not to go to the famous beach. MetService... Read More

Weather warnings upgraded: 140km/h gales

Severe gales up to 140km/h and torrential downpours set to begin overnight have prompted MetService to upgrade weather warnings for Auckland and the upper North... Read More

Outdoor adventurers need to prepare for the season

With Easter weekend arriving, New Zealand Mountain Safety Council is reminding trampers to be prepared for autumn conditions when planning their outdoor adventures. As... Read More

Conifer removal project at Coromandel reserve

Work to remove hundreds of wilding conifers at Coromandel's Opera Point Reserve will begin this week. Wilding conifers are a pest tree species impacting on... Read More

Snowy south, sub-tropical storm to batter north

School holidays may be spent inside across the country with a punchy cold snap, snow and a storm inbound for parts of the country this week. In an update... Read More

Brewing a better future at Waihī Beach

Turning single-use coffee cups into compost is the newest enterprise at Waihī. ‘Don't be a SUCker | Cup Cycle' is a not-for-profit initiative by Sustainable... Read More

Five simple steps to keep tramping safe

With autumn upon us, police are advising walkers, hikers or climbers to ensure they prep for their trip seriously before going outdoors. Senior Constable... Read More

Fire restrictions lifted in Bay of Plenty

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is lifting fire restrictions in the Bay of Plenty from 6am on Saturday, April 12. The district will move from a restricted... Read More

How Taupō's quakes and volcanoes could collide

For the first time, researchers are digging into the seismic history surrounding the Taupō Fault Belt to unlock insights into how the 'twin threats” of... Read More

Council assesses Lake Rotorua lake weed build-up

Rotorua's council is considering dealing to built-up lake weed at the edge of Lake Rotorua. Rotorua Lakes Council community experience group manager Alex... Read More

Squeeze the most out of citrus fruit this season

Nature is serving up a vitamin-packed feast of citrus, just in time to help boost immunity for the colder months ahead. Juicy, tangy and bursting with vitamin... Read More