Environment

Whakaari/White Island unrest: Alert level rises

GNS Scientists monitoring the gradual increase in volcanic activity at Whakaari/White Island have raised the Volcanic Alert Level to Level 3 while the Aviation... Read More

Searchers recover man's body near Wairere Falls

The man who went missing on Saturday in water near Wairere Falls, northeast of Matamata, has been found deceased. Police, search and rescue staff located... Read More

Waihī refuse station to close for upgrades

Waihī's refuse station is closing temporarily while new weighbridges are installed. The Waihī Refuse Transfer Station, owned and operated by Hauraki District... Read More

Te Puke hosts free hazardous waste disposal day

Have you got old poisons, pool chemicals or garden sprays lurking in your shed? Registrations are now open for MyHazWaste, a free, organised drop-off day... Read More

A fur-filled Easter treat!

It's home to Scruffy the rabbit that's often mistaken for a stuffed toy, Rosie the cantankerous goat, a one-eyed chicken, horses, guinea pigs and a friendly... Read More

Turning waste into building materials

A soft food and beverage carton revolution is under way in Waihī Beach. Brought to life by Sustainable Waihī Beach, Te Kura Tātahi o Waihī | Waihī Beach... Read More

Tracks reopen amid ongoing storm conditions

Moturiki (Leisure Island) and the Mauao base track have reopened after a temporary closure because of high swells caused by the incoming ex-cyclone Tam. Tauranga... Read More

Cruise ships cleaner over the past season

Tauranga has had a strong summer cruise season, with 91 ship arrivals contributing to our visitor economy. 'It's pleasing to see those cancellations and/or... Read More

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