WWildlife Read More How to protect wildlife this summer: DoC advice for beaches and backyardsMarch 31, 2026 “We also have a number of migratory bird species that need space to feed and rest.” Haultain said…
EEnvironment Read More Huge swells, hazardous surf batter NSW south coast beaches causing damage and erosionMarch 28, 2026 Huge swells have inundated NSW south coast beaches as most of the coastline remains closed to the public…
HHeadlines Read More Stranded rare whale freed by volunteers in Auckland city beaches again 18km across harbourMarch 5, 2026 Project Jonah confirmed the news of the whale’s death at 9pm on Wednesday. “Local iwi, Te Kawerau ā…
NNew Zealand Read More Tauranga animal bylaw review: Have your say on new leash rules and bansMarch 5, 2026 Most of the changes apply to dog rules, with the council saying the purpose of the bylaw was…
NNew Zealand Read More Fears for Auckland west coast rockpools as Whangaparāoa shellfish ban loomsFebruary 23, 2026 “The second type of post we’re seeing and hearing is that they’re looking for other places to go.…
NNew Zealand Read More Wellington’s brown tide, Christchurch’s big stink, Auckland’s toxic beaches: Why our wastewater nightmare has just begunFebruary 22, 2026 My great-great-grandfather collected night soil, the historical euphemism for human excrement. He came after dark on his horse-drawn…
EEnvironment Read More Calls for protection of Tasmania’s penguins amid reports of birds ‘handled by the neck’February 19, 2026 Each summer, tourists flock to Tasmanian beaches to marvel at penguins returning from the sea to feed their…
NNew Zealand Read More New Zealand’s best 10 city beaches have been named, but which will you vote as your winner?January 20, 2026 Even Hamilton has its riverfront Wellington St Beach. So you can nip for a dip on the weekend…
NNew Zealand Read More Tauranga and Raglan beaches busy, surf lifeguards make weekend rescuesJanuary 19, 2026 In a second rescue, lifeguards providing water safety at the Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half Ironman responded to…
NNew Zealand Read More These are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?January 18, 2026 Next, plenty of sand, and playgrounds, and shady picnic spots, plus nearby cafes or convenience shops. Or an…
NNew Zealand Read More Waikato River search continues for missing swimmer after water tragediesJanuary 10, 2026 A day of water tragedies The incidents occurred in Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Waikato and Mahurangi East, north…
SScience Read More New River Chemistry Insights May Boost Coastal Ocean ModelingJanuary 10, 2026 Source: Global Biogeochemical Cycles Rivers deliver freshwater, nutrients, and carbon to Earth’s oceans, influencing the chemistry of coastal…