Saturday, May 30, 2026

Environment

Don’t be selfish with shellfish – sustainability feedback sought

Conservation will be better considered when Kiwis seek to gather kaimoana, new proposals to safeguard the sustainability of shellfish and other marine species in...

Honeybees collect myrtle rust, study finds

Honeybees gathering myrtle rust spores as food could be helping spread the fungal disease killing native trees, University of Auckland research reveals. A recently published...

Environmental funding – for the birds… and bats and fish…

The Franklin Local Board appears to be on the front foot when it comes to backing environmental projects. Almost $900,000 has been invested this...

Fish & Game surveys – caught right trout?

Franklin anglers stand to benefit from Fish & Game NZ divers who have been taking the plunge to keep tabs on trout and waterway...

Happy birthday, spuds! Top crop growing up

While some teenagers can be problematic, others are as good as gold. A chip off the old block – and off newer blocks too...

Cyclone Vaianu – AEM thanks Aucks

Cyclone Vaianu may be gone but Aucklanders’ vigilance won’t be forgotten. Now that all weather warnings across the region have expired, Auckland Emergency Management...

Cyclone Vaianu – FENZ update

Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) is continuing to respond to 111 calls for assistance in areas affected by Cyclone Vaianu. Most of the calls...

More rain forecast for week ahead after Cyclone Vaianu

By PJ Taylor On top of the large amount of rain Cyclone Vaianu has dumped on Auckland and the rest of the North Island over...

Cyclone Vaianu – be prepared, council warns

Following a warning issued this morning, Auckland Council is also ringing alarm bells about a bad storm on the horizon. Adam Maggs from Auckland Emergency...

Storm warning – is the Price right?

Severe weather is moving in and people should prepare, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says. MetService Modelling shows Tropical Cyclone Vaianu, which is...