Environment

Meth use doubles in 2024, data shows

A huge spike in meth use last year shows little sign of shrinking, but police data suggests it has not meant a big increase in crime. Wastewater data shows... Read More

Kaitiaki fight pathogen endangering Mauao icon

Teams working to prevent the spread of myrtle rust detected on Mauao in Mount Maunganui are warning people to stay away from pōhutukawa trees on the mountain. This... Read More

Mt Ruapehu earthquake swarm detected

A swarm of earthquakes has been detected under Mt Ruapehu. GNS Science duty volcanologist Yannik Behr said an earthquake swarm was detected beneath Mt Ruapehu's... Read More

Study helps to save critically endangered fish

A freshwater fish species found only in New Zealand is having the spotlight shone on it through new University of Canterbury research. Ancient and endemic... Read More

New law hailed by farmers in land use battle

Government moves to restrict large-scale farm-to-forestry conversions have been welcomed by Federated Farmers. Rotorua-Taupo branch president Braydon Schroder... Read More

Boat in perilous position in Tauranga Harbour

A boat in a perilous position moored in Tauranga Harbour is drawing attention from locals. Bay of Plenty Harbourmaster Jon Jon Peters said on Monday afternoon... Read More

Volunteering stars recognised in the Western Bay

Volunteers who go above and beyond for their communities were celebrated at the Volunteer Star Awards by Volunteering Services. The event was held during... Read More

Scientist urges nationwide dung beetle strategy

As the major resistance to chemical drenches against gut parasites increases among New Zealand's grazing animals, entomologist and scientist with Dung Beetle... Read More

TNL more than just a transport project

After months of intensive work involving 35 dump trucks, 10 bulldozers and 20 excavators shifting millions of litres of soil, the Takitimu North Link project... Read More

Over 100mm of rain recorded in BoP

Parts of Bay of Plenty received more than 100mm of rain in 24 hours with flooding reported this morning. An atmospheric river of rain moved across the country... Read More

Big ships banned from reef-island gap off Tauranga

Tauranga's harbourmaster has taken swift action after learning large ships were using a risky shortcut in the area where the Rena grounding caused New Zealand's... Read More

New venomous spider makes New Zealand home

A new venomous spider has officially made New Zealand home. The noble false widow spider is one of the world's most invasive arachnids. It was first... Read More