An innovative mobile app that uses artificial intelligence to identify harmful weeds, pest animals and diseases is enabling more New Zealanders to join the fight... Read More

Thunderstorms have developed over the northern North Island this afternoon and will continue into the evening. A severe weather watch is currently in place... Read More

Let's be honest: in this time-scarce world of convenience and instant gratification, sometimes the goal to be environmentally friendly can seem like an impractical... Read More

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Long hot days, sand between your toes, and jellyfish - all part of the New Zealand beach summer. NIWA emeritus researcher and jellyfish expert Dr Dennis Gordon... Read More

UPDATE 2.16PM: State Highway 5 south of Rotorua has reopened following an earlier crash. The crash, involving a car and a motorcycle, was reported to police... Read More

A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for many North Island regions, including the Bay of Plenty. In its latest weather update, the MetService says conditions... Read More

You would think settling into a career as a new cop and taking up a new role in the Tactical Response team would be enough to take on for a policing couple. But... Read More

When it comes to tsunami, one of the best ways to prepare is to know the best decisions to make during a long and strong earthquake and subsequent tsunami. That's... Read More

Police are asking motorists to be cautious this weekend as many holidaymakers are set to be going home in time for the return of work. The official holiday... Read More

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Sailing on day two of the P Class Centenary Tanner Cup in Tauranga was slightly delayed due to a slight breeze at the start of the day. Tauranga Yacht and... Read More