New ZealandHow one hornet species could sting New Zealand’s environment and economyMahurangi Honey’s Peter Johnston is with us to chat local honey making, and why bees are so important.Watch06 Nov 03:45 PM
New ZealandBay of Plenty dairy farm company fined $59k for effluent spills'It cannot take a hands-off approach to the extent it did,' the judge said.29 Sep 10:46 PM
New ZealandRegion's tourism operators make strong showing in national awardsFour businesses operating around Rotorua and Taupō are finalists in NZ Tourism Awards.14 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandFined forestry giant yet to rectify issues after cyclone damage, despite court orders15 Jan 04:29 AM
New ZealandClimate change efforts a 'crock': Mayoral hopeful ranks lowest in environment survey17 Jul 02:07 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional park09 May 03:31 AM
PremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Beware of government subsidies close to home23 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWho is behind the up to $1 billion in claims against Norske Skog's Tasman mill?The now-shuttered mill had faced environmental complaints going back decades.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNorske Skog facing billion-dollar claim linked to Kawerau millA landfill site long used by a Tasman mill is subject to a half-dozen claims.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStricter air quality rules coming for Mount Maunganui after court rulingThe Environment Court began processing appeals in 2020.01 Mar 01:40 AM
New Zealand'Ruins it for generations': Protected Bay pōhutukawa trees felledThe damaged trees at the regional park were estimated to be 20 to 30 years old.16 Feb 03:02 PM
New ZealandTwo more Bay of Plenty orchardists fined for unlawful groundwater useThe growers are among five prosecuted by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council this year.30 Nov 11:55 PM
New Zealand'Cruel and disgusting': Expanding foam attack on beehive causes heartbreak'That’s the murder of thousands of bees.'23 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandReview of Mount Maunganui air quality report to be commissionedThe report linked air pollution in the industrial area to premature deaths.22 Nov 10:50 PM
New Zealand‘You guys are all we’ve got’: Mount air quality report sparks pleaA report on premature deaths and pollution could be a tool in BOPRC’s kit to clean the air22 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Irreplaceable': The plan to protect Rotorua’s famed but fragile geothermal system'It is still recovering from our past mistreatment.'10 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandFuneral home fined $85k after cremation smoke 'invaded' homes, bodiesJudge says despite ruling, no amount of money can make the matter right.01 Aug 12:43 AM
KahuIwi rejects scientist’s claims about plastic pollution in Lake RotoruaTrust manager wishes consultation had come first.19 Jul 06:31 PM
OpinionOpinion: Embracing mātauranga Māori is key to solving many environmental challengesMātauranga Māori holds the key to solving many of Aotearoa's environmental challenges.13 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Freshwater policy changes are comingKatikati growers, farmers and residents discuss water quality with the regional council.12 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Three decades of hard mahi making a difference to the coastStudents are taking time out of their school holidays to help protect the dune system.09 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandIwi win right to appeal water bottling consentSupreme Court gives Ngāti Awa leave to appeal against expansion of water bottling plant.18 Apr 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEnvironment Court hearing over Port of Tauranga wharf extension under wayEnvironment Court begins hearing evidence over Port of Tauranga's wharf extension plans.27 Feb 09:39 PM
OpinionBoris Sokratov: This is absolute 'Green Standing by James Shaw and his Green Mob'OPINION: Greens Party is grasping at straws blaming Gabrielle on climate change.16 Feb 07:17 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting to know new regional councillor Ron ScottWho is first-term Bay of Plenty regional councillor Ron Scott?17 Oct 09:54 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Getting to know new Regional Councillor, Kat MacmillanWho is first-term Bay of Plenty Regional Councillor Kat Macmillan?17 Oct 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuMaungatapu powerline project cancelled: 'Marae will fight to the bitter end'Transpower has canned plans to move a 3.3km section of its A-line supplying the Mount.04 Apr 06:00 PM
EnvironmentWhat has caused the discolouration of Puarenga Stream?The regional and district councils are investigating the discharge.31 Mar 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Degraded': Youngest regional councillor speaks out over 'abuse''I made the decision not to re-stand after having a whole lot of abuse'.27 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: How many people live in tsunami risk zonesThe figure excludes those who work, go to school or visit the areas.29 Aug 09:00 PM
