The Department of Conservation recorded 105 confirmed offences nationwide last summer, alongside 126 reported alleged incidents across the 44 no-take marine reserves.
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Wind gusts reached about 80km/h on Wednesday, driving a large amount of weed onto the foreshore and Rotorua Lakefront boardwalk area.
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The predator hornets are a danger to local honey and wild bees.
Friday 10:39am
Wellington Water said the mistake occurred during work at the Seaview Wastewater Treatment Plant undertaken by its contractor, Veolia.
Thu, Nov 13
DOC says it is too early to understand the long-term effects to ecosystems, flora and fauna following the nearly 3000ha wildfire, which began on November 8.
Being falsely accused of setting fire in the Amazon with funds from the actor eventually became a blessing in disguise for Caetano Scannavino.
Sun, Nov 9
Photographer Matthew Davison said it was the best display of the natural phenomenon he had ever seen.
Sat, Nov 8
The discovery of yellow-legged hornet nests in Auckland is frightening, writes Victoria University ecology professor Phil Lester.
Many Coast landowners were fed up with the staggering number of deer on their farms and wider area.
Fri, Nov 7
The Earthshot Prize awarded $2.3 million in grants to five winners out of 15 finalists for their sustainable, eco-friendly innovations.
Thu, Nov 6
The BETA ALIA CX300 will fly a series of flights across the country over the next four months.
A routine fisheries check at a Hawke's Bay marine reserve has led to firearms and "likely" fisheries charges.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called to a vegetation fire at Fairy Falls Track in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park about 8am on Sunday.
Tue, Nov 4
The Hutton’s shearwater / Kaikōura tītī birds began returning home in August to breed in the snowy mountain tops of the Seaward Kaikōura Ranges.
Mon, Nov 3
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed the millipede had been found in New Plymouth, and that it was also awaiting samples of a specimen from Nelson.
Sun, Nov 2
Consumer NZ and two environmental groups took legal action claiming some advertisements in the campaign were misleading and greenwashing.
A huge forestry fire last week took days to extinguish and was the main talking point during a timely visit from MP's.
Sat, Nov 1
Watercare estimated the overflow volume was about 1200 cubic metres, but did not know how much had reached the harbour.
Fri, Oct 31
Amnesty International’s Secretary General is warning the Government is neglecting its global responsibilities as rising seas threaten to swallow Pacific nations.
Thu, Oct 30
The infrastructure upgrades will stop the discharges of leachate and stormwater from the old Cambridge Rd landfill site into the Kopurererua Stream.
Earth Sciences New Zealand said the possible small-low energy eruption occurred at around 12.30pm.
After spending more than $350,000 on signage in the last financial year, the department urges people to stop the "needless destruction".
More than 750,000 New Zealanders currently live in areas at risk of major flooding – a number that could rise to 900,000 with three degrees of global warming.
The hornets were found within a 2km area from where another queen – in the early stages of building a nest – was discovered on Auckland's North Shore on October 17.
Wed, Oct 29
Under the proposal, the fine for high-risk items would increase from the current $400 to $800.
