Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Environment

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...

Rare falcon takes flight

A rare breed of falcon is breeding after years of uncertainty, and offers new hope for the species. A pair of kārearea (New Zealand Bush...

Goal continues to keep ranges free of kauri dieback

As Aucklanders head outdoors during Easter to enjoy the warm autumn days,visitors to the stunning Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges are being...

Many Aucklanders lack know-how in a disaster

A new report shows many Aucklanders are making assumptions about flood risk, potentially putting themselves at great risk. The Renting and Climate Change in Tamaki...

Doing our bit for the planet

When it comes to saving the planet, every little bit helps. Local social service organisation Community Networks Franklin believes small steps really do make a difference. That’s...