New Zealand has dodged a bullet this weekend despite hot, dry and windy conditions, says a wildfire specialist. Most of the South Island is under fire restrictions,... Read More

Mauao summit trails are spic and span following the efforts of crew members from the Resilient Lady cruise ship volunteering to pick up any rubbish they could... Read More

Tauranga City Council contractors are ensuring an area in Kopurererua Valley is safe for the public to access after the popular boardwalk was damaged due to... Read More

From doggy treat ice-blocks to animal sun cream, Tauranga SPCA's manager Andrea Crompton has all the tips and tricks to keep your pets safe this summer! As... Read More

While you're out enjoying your summer holiday, there might be winged wildlife critters in need of a helping hand. Each year Tauranga's Animal Rescue Rehabilitation... Read More

Discoloured water is flowing out of taps in Tauranga CBD homes and businesses. A water mains break in the Tauranga CBD overnight, Thursday, 11 January 2024,... Read More

A Kawerau resident has described the smell wafting over the town from a nearby worm farm as like "pungent, raw sewage". Mike Burrell is one of at least 37... Read More

Tauranga's Water Watchers Plan is in full swing for summer with keen gardeners and lawn enthusiasts finding creative and clever ways to use water wisely, says... Read More

Aircraftsman Nicole Fraser is used to operating outside the norm. As a trained veterinary nurse, she's spent the past year working in New Zealand's only... Read More

Eastern Region surf lifeguards are pleased with how people are behaving this season. 'They've been impressed with how beachgoers have reacted to safety... Read More

It's a property that's attracted visitors from overseas. And once her beloved patchwork quilt business is sold, Carol Biesiek is eager to immerse herself in... Read More

'Help us name our next kiwi!” That is the plea from kiwifruit company Zespri in a recent social media post. 'We're proud to be entering into our... Read More