Friday, February 27, 2026

Environment

Feathered freeloader turns island shed into nursery

Auckland Council says a Kawau Island resident recently discovered they had an unexpected, feathered houseguest, and he wasn’t paying rent. Tucked into the corner of...

Hundreds of monarchs to take flight

If you missed out last year, now is your chance to witness hundreds of monarchs take flight in a spectacular release that returns to...

Franklin to host bat hui

Bats are set to take centre stage in Waiuku next month as Finding Franklin Bats prepares to host the National Pekapeka Hui. The native long-tailed...

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...