New Zealand butterfly experts say a 'concerningly low” number of monarchs are being spotted this winter, with the public being urged to lend a hand. To... Read More

Tauranga-based Antarctic inland water expert Dr Ian Hawes has played a key role in a landmark clean-up of a former New Zealand research station in Antarctica,... Read More

Things are looking up for the tauhou (silvereye), according to the results from the 2024 State of New Zealand Garden Birds | Te Āhua o ngā Manu o te Kāri... Read More

Tauranga veterinarian Rebecca Walker is a cat's whisker away from realising her dreams as the Vet Post Charitable Trust prepares to launch its first phase. 'Mr... Read More

Get ready to brave the cold with a chilly plunge before winter sets in. Waihī Beach Lifeguard Service, with the support of volunteer surf lifeguards, is... Read More

As Moving Day approaches this Saturday, it's a busy and significant time of the year for the dairy farming community in the Bay of Plenty. The first day of... Read More

As King's Birthday weekend marks the official start of winter, the NZ Mountain Safety Council is reminding trampers to choose tracks that are suitable for the... Read More

A New Zealand paraglider has gone viral after sharing a video of himself soaring over the Indian Himalayas for 200km. Viewers were in awe of the duration... Read More

A new leather alternative aims to find new uses for the over 50,000 tonnes of kiwifruit rejected in New Zealand each year. Shelley Houston founded KiwiLeather... Read More

Rotorua has officially lost its 'polluted' air quality status after 15 years of coordinated action by the local community and Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More

A collaboration between Scion and Rotorua's Mamaku Blue winery could see consumers enjoying their blueberries in sustainable trays. The partnership is developing... Read More

KiwiRail and the Matamata-Piako District Council are removing some trees and trimming the remaining ones along the rail line adjacent to State Highway 27 in... Read More