Rural

Chance of showers for Fieldays goers

People heading down to Fieldays should be ready for some cold and perhaps even rainy weather, says Weatherwatch.co.nz The weather organisation is predicting... Read More

Monday’s national weather outlook

WeatherWatch report a ridge of high pressure is bringing mainly settled conditions to New Zealand on Monday, with plenty of cloud about, especially in the west. The... Read More

New vaping to quit smoking website launches

A new website is being launched today by Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa to provide New Zealanders with a source of clear and credible information about... Read More

Knightrider’s new chapter

I slipped into a seat at Curate Church one evening and turned to say ‘hi' to the person next to me. A great surprise to find it was none other than 'Knightrider”... Read More

Tree blocking road in Rotoiti Forest

A tree is blocking SH30 this morning in the Rotoiti Forest area. Police report that they received a report around 10.45am on Saturday morning. A tree is blocking... Read More

Pitfalls lurking amongst autumn beauty

Horse chestnuts by name - but not even the horses will eat them. 'Only deer and wild boar can eat them because of their toxicity,” says Ted Santi of Gate... Read More

Dogs dare to be different

Dogs will be darting about at their day out this weekend in a fundraising event organised by the recently established Pyes Pa/Tauriko Lions Branch Club. Doggy... Read More

Do you know where the Omokoroa lizard is?

Some Omokoroa residents are wondering what has happened to their large lizard sculpture that usually greets everyone as they turn off SH2 towards the ‘paradise... Read More

Heavy holiday traffic expected on Monday

The NZ Transport Agency is advising Queen's Birthday travellers returning from the weekend's holiday to be prepared for delays on Monday. 'We are expecting traffic... Read More

Stepping outside the comfort zone

Mt Ruapehu eruption survivor William Pike is set to speak to the Omanu community this week. William will share stories of his past adventures, encouraging audience... Read More

Multi-sport festival

Running along the Blue and Green Lakes is only part of the 3D Rotorua Multisport Festival tomorrow. This festival of events is attracting approximately 800 participants... Read More

Opotiki extends smokefree outdoor policy

To mark World Smokefree Day on May 31, Toi Te Ora Public Health has celebrated local councils who have gone the extra mile to support their community, and the... Read More