Environment

Rabbit plague raises confusion over pest control

A property owner's plea to clear a 'rabbit plague” from his Okere Falls property has raised questions over who is ultimately responsible for pest control... Read More

Volunteers for Kōpūrererua Valley planting

Tauranga families have a unique opportunity to plant a native tree, snap a selfie, and return in the years ahead to watch it grow — all while helping restore... Read More

Forum highlights business for social good

Profit and purpose can go hand in hand - and a growing movement is proving it. At the Towards A Purposeful Economy forum, held in Tauranga on August 20, attendees... Read More

Bees' vital role boosts $7.54b hort industry

The humble honeybee plays a vital role in New Zealand's growing horticultural industry, currently valued at $7.54 billion. And this September, Apiculture... Read More

Orchid enthusiasts prepare for showcase event

'It does become an addiction,” admitted Bethlehem's orchid-obsessed Sharron Page-Moreton. Page-Moreton and her daughter Carrie Page have been growing... Read More

Seal silly season: Eel today, gone tomorrow

A seal enjoying a visit to Tauranga's inner harbour has been spotted in the water near the Hairini Bridge. A local said the seal has been swimming along... Read More

Small eruption observed at White Island

A 'short-lived” eruption has been observed at White Island. Earth Sciences New Zealand duty volcanologist Paul Jarvis said a minor, short-lived eruption... Read More

New marine research centre to be globally 'unique'

A marine research facility to be built in Tauranga will be 'unique” in the world, a key player says. Concept plans for the New Zealand Institute for... Read More

Kiwi biofuel tech targets shipping emissions

Biofuel technology that promises to help reduce the marine shipping industry's carbon footprint is a step closer, with the launch of a company set up to lead... Read More

Fruit and vege growers gather to tackle challenges

The who's who of New Zealand's fruit and vegetable sector are convening in the capital this week to bite into the challenges facing the horticulture sector. More... Read More

Black mould, holes in floor at 'appalling' rental

Black mould, holes in the floor and a toilet that leaked sewage are some of the issues in an 'appalling” rental that has been described as 'not suitable... Read More

Don’t waste your old phones

If you've got old mobile phones stashed at home, there is a place in Tauranga to recycle them. The most recent collection point added to Envirohub Bay of... Read More