Marine

New vessel to study undersea in Hauraki Gulf

NIWA's new research vessel, Kaharoa II, will be in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park/ Ko te Pataka kai o Tīkapa Moana Te Moananui-ā-Toi over the next three weeks,... Read More

White Island/Whakaari close monitoring continues

The increase in sulphur dioxide emissions from Whakaari/White Island has continued, says GNS duty volcanologist Paul Jarvis. An update on the minor eruptive... Read More

Orange sediment sample test results in 24 hours

Waikato Regional Council is expecting preliminary results in the next 24 hours from sampling of sediment that turned the Ohinemuri River in the Karangahake Gorge... Read More

Old mine shaft likely suspect turning river orange

A discharge of brightly coloured orange water into Karangahake Gorge's Ohinemuri River on Friday afternoon has now mostly cleared, with the river returning... Read More

School missed 'red flag' in drowned student's form

A student who drowned while on a school geography field trip had altered his unsigned swimming self-assessment form from 'not confident” to 'confident”... Read More

Emerging pest threats prompt plan amendments

The need for a proactive approach to effectively manage new and emerging pest threats is the driver behind Bay of Plenty Regional Council's proposed amendments... Read More

Licences available ahead of upcoming season

Fishing licences are now available as anticipation builds for the upcoming season. 'Spring is on its way, and today marks a key date in the diary for keen... Read More

Keeping safe this whitebaiting season

Whitebaiters are being urged by the Department of Conservation to have fun down at the river, follow the rules, and keep themselves and freshwater habitats safe... Read More

Whakaari: New active vent discovered

Scientists have discovered a new active vent on Whakaari/White Island increasing the amount of volcanic gases being emitted from the volcano. They also warned... Read More

Mātaitai reserve sought around Whakatāne islands

A public meeting to discuss creating a mātaitai reserve that will ban commercial fishing surrounding Moutohorā-Whale Island and the Rurima island group will... Read More

Boaties warned to steer clear of White Island

Boaties are being warned to stay at least two nautical miles away from Whakaari/White Island. The active volcano is experiencing a period of elevated unrest. The... Read More

Continuous minor eruption at Whakaari/White Island

The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Level 3 and Aviation Colour Code remains at Orange as Whakaari/White Island continues to have a minor eruption on Sunday... Read More