Environment

Urgent call to protect coastlines

As climate change, development and invasive species increasingly threaten New Zealand’s precious coastal ecosystems, Native Restorations is urging landowners, councils, hapū/iwi and community groups...

NASA preparing for first crewed Artemis moon mission

The United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is preparing for the launch of its crewed test flight around the moon. The Artemis II...

Six people remain unaccounted for after Mt Maunganui landslide

Police say six people remain unaccounted for, including two teenagers, following yesterday’s landslide at Mount Maunganui. Bay of Plenty District Commander Tim Anderson said the...

Pest control success in Hunua Ranges

Auckland Council says Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui/Hūnua Ranges are thriving, with new monitoring results confirming a dramatic reduction in possum and rat numbers. The ranges...

Pest turtles on the rise

A recent sighting of red-eared slider turtles in a paddock at Aka Aka has renewed calls for residents to be vigilant. Awaroa Ki Karioitahi Landcare...

Coastal visitors asked to respect native birds

As Aucklanders flock to the coast for summer swims, strolls and sandy picnics, another kind of seasonal buzz is happening along the region’s shores. It’s...

Controls in place as fruit fly investigation continues

Legal controls on the movement of fruits and vegetables are now in place in Mt Roskill, says Biosecurity NZ North commissioner Mike Inglis. The restrictions...

A life-saving partnership

The BNZ Foundation has announced a $600,000 partnership with the Live Ocean Foundation aimed at protecting biodiversity in the Hauraki Gulf. The partnership includes $300,000...

Have yourself a low waste Christmas

After Christmas, how do you dispose of a real Christmas tree? If you have an artificial one, hopefully it’s good quality and lasts for years,...

Keep an eye out for Yellow-Legged Hornets

Auckland residents are being urged to keep an eye out for the invasive Yellow-Legged Hornet this summer. Despite no sightings in the Franklin area, Biosecurity...