Snoozing leopard seal leads to cordoned off area at busy Tauranga boat ramp
Published: August 6, 2026 03:10
After a few days of uninterrupted rest, the seal returned to the ocean, apparently unfazed by the attention from locals he attracted.
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High resolution satellite data used to monitor coastal changes
Published: August 5, 2026 00:54
Earth Sciences NZ has been using new satellite data to track how coastal areas of New Zealand are changing in the face of climate change.
Why New Zealand won't be getting an earthquake warning system any time soon
Published: August 4, 2026 03:08
Countries like Japan, which suffered a large quake last week, use technology that can alert the public before damaging tremors happen.
Poor data holding New Zealand back in fight against environmental challenges, new report shows
Published: August 4, 2026 00:57
The new report released in July said while large amounts of data is collected, it is often fragmented, difficult to access and not used to its full potential.
Wild deer costing Hawke's Bay farmers tens of thousands of dollars - study
Published: August 3, 2026 18:38
The research reveals extensive pasture and crop losses from deer, as well as damage to native plantings and bush.
'A possible early warning signal' - volcanic activity increases beneath Mt Ruapehu
Published: August 3, 2026 05:06
The constant tremor beneath the volcano having increased from a weak to moderate level
Popular Auckland marine reserve Goat Island the next site for paid parking
Published: August 3, 2026 04:31
The Department of Conservation says the charges would help fund conservation.
Wildlife-devouring feral cat 'Nine Lives' caught after three-year effort
Published: August 3, 2026 03:01
'Nine Lives' was thought to have killed around three-quarters of the rare pāteke released on the Purerua Peninsula in the northern Bay of Islands.
Hauraki Gulf shellfish harvesting ban extended until 2028
Published: August 2, 2026 20:02
Harvesting bans on mussels, pāua and other shellfish around Waiheke Island and parts of Coromandel will remain in place until 2028 to rebuild local populations.
Support for data centres goes back 40 years
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/866389/support-for-data-centres-goes-back-40-years
Published: August 2, 2026 09:21
There are more than 60 data centres in New Zealand, but a new report says growing concerns over their proliferation could harm the country's potential to become a regional hub serving Australia and the Pacific.
Govt to spend $500,000 on environmental impacts probe into Whanganui's Balgownie Landfill
Published: August 1, 2026 18:59
Operating until 2001, the Balgownie Landfill did not have several features associated with modern landfill containment and risk management.
'Should never be taken lightly': Police call for caution after two alpine rescues in a week
Published: July 31, 2026 21:36
Outcome "could have been significantly more serious", Wānaka Police say, after two snowboarders rescued in near-zero visibility.
Police officers rescue seal pup wandering through South Auckland suburb
Published: July 31, 2026 08:43
Police say they received a call from a concerned member of the public about the pup and sought advice from the Conservation Department about the best way to help.
Call for more solar installation training if subsidies implemented
Published: July 30, 2026 06:35
Solar installers are urging for more trianing as several political parties have announced policies to boost rooftop solar uptake.