Rural

Freshwater quality is top Kiwi concern

New data released by Stats NZ shows that freshwater quality is New Zealanders' top environmental concern. "Stats NZ New Zealand General Social Survey showed... Read More

Double fatality as van flies through garage

Update 11.45am: Two people have died following a single vehicle crash in Te Puke overnight. Emergency services were called to the car vs garage crash on No 1... Read More

Infrastructure focus for Thames Coromandel Council

The Thames Coromandel District Council's significant capital works programme will continue in the coming financial year, with $43 million earmarked for projects... Read More

Cycleway near Plummers Point temporarily closed

Western Bay of Plenty Council have announced that the cycle way between the end of Lynley Park Drive and Plummers Point is temporarily closed from yesterday Friday... Read More

4.0 M quake near Rotorua felt by many

A 4.0 Magnitude earthquake near Rotorua on Sunday afternoon was felt by many people in the region. Geonet reported that the earthquake struck at 4.29pm, 25 km... Read More

Settled weather conditions ahead this week

Towards the end of last week, the broad ridge of high pressure which brought cold nights and frosts over much of Aotearoa began moving eastwards. 'A complex trough... Read More

Investment in GPS technology will help save lives

Funding has been announced for a satellite-based augmentation system - SBAS - which Government says will help save lives and drive innovation. The announcement... Read More

New farming infrastructure at Papamoa Hills

A set of yards, a hay barn and woolshed have been installed at the Papamoa Hills Regional Park. The Bay of Plenty Regional Council posted the updates to Facebook,... Read More

Omokoroa Green Waste to close during July

The Omokoroa Green Waste Drop Off centre will be closed for two weeks during July. Western Bay of Plenty District Council will be closing the facility for two... Read More

Water use charges for Thames Valley residents

Starting on July 1, water use on properties in the Thames Valley catchment smaller than four hectares will be charged to the property owner, according to the amount... Read More

Trust chairman responds to SAVE Tumu Kaituna

Te Tumu Kaituna 14 Trust chairman Malcolm Short has responded to SAVE Tumu Kaituna following the group announcing to fight a plan that will strip them of the ancestral... Read More

$1000 reward for missing Siberian husky dog

A reward of $1,000 is being offered for the safe return of a missing Siberian husky. Jet, an 11-year-old Siberian husky dog went missing from his home in Whakamarama... Read More