Environment

Teen conservationist shares love of bush

Showing off bugs under torchlight is just one of Jack Karetai-Barrett's extra-curricular activities. He first drew nationwide attention as the teen who cycled... Read More

Study shows caves no refuge from massive eruptions

Evidence of deadly ash clouds deep in the country's underground caves shows there's no escaping massive volcanic eruptions. Authors of the new study, Nowhere... Read More

BOP Climate art contest launches

A new visual arts competition launching this spring is inviting artists to imagine a future where people and planet thrive. Titled Climate Canvas: Art for... Read More

Expert tips for managing puppy teething woes

The time has come, the 'terrible twos” of puppies… the teething stage. The teething stage is when puppies lose their baby teeth and grow an adult... Read More

BOP schools fear "slow death" of outdoor education

Outdoor education will 'die a slow death” at his school if a proposed government change goes ahead, one Bay of Plenty teacher predicts. Education Outdoors... Read More

Be prepared before heading into bush this spring

As New Zealand makes its way out of winter, Police are reminding people to take the right equipment when going tramping and hunting. 'We're lucky to have... Read More

Matuku Muster providing valuable insight

The annual Matuku Muster has returned for its second year, and it's set to provide more valuable insights into one of New Zealand's most elusive wetland birds... Read More

Invasive trees felled during track work at Hahei

Work has been undertaken at the Hahei Beach Short Walk to remove 16 invasive conifers as the track reinstatement project clicks up a gear. The conifer removal... Read More

Whakaari/White Island eruptive activity settles

Eruptive activity on Whakaari/White Island last month was minor and short-lived, new monitoring confirms. A small eruption was reported on August 28, producing... Read More

Conservation Trust approaches 800 kiwi saved

Another productive kiwi breeding season (Q4 2024 - Q2 2025) saw a leading conservation trust return 75 juvenile kiwis to the bush, bringing its total tally to... Read More

$300m Kawerau wood pellet plant to cut coal use

Construction of a $300 million wood pellet plant in the Eastern Bay of Plenty is expected to start next month, with hopes it could reduce coal use. Kawerau... Read More

Expect delays on SH2 due to tree felling works

People travelling along State Highway 2 on Sunday are being warned to expect delays. NZTA is planning to do tree felling works will take place on September... Read More