Environment

Emergency: Rotorua inclusion decision defended

Civil Defence has defended its decision to include Rotorua in last month's state of emergency after the district was left largely unscathed by the deadly... Read More

More slips halt traffic through Waioeka Gorge

More material has fallen on State Highway 2 through Waioeka Gorge, as roading crews work to clear multiple slip sites along the highway. In January, the area... Read More

Western Bay storm aftermath, major clean-up ahead

Two Welcome Bay properties remain red‑placarded because of significant damage and safety risks following January 22's severe weather. The weather event... Read More

Coromandel: Red‑stickered homes, roads at risk

Weather-impacted communities around the country, including the Coromandel and Hauraki districts, are picking up the pieces after last week's storm and torrential... Read More

Flooding hits WBOP businesses, slips affect houses

Western Bay of Plenty was not spared from the deluge of severe weather that hit the North Island on January 21-22. The storm swept through the Western Bay... Read More

Festival honours godwits’ record-breaking flight

Each spring, an extraordinary homecoming unfolds above Tauranga Harbour. After flying more than 12,000km non-stop from Alaska to New Zealand, bar-tailed godwits... Read More

Mount recovery operation enters another day

The recovery operation at the Mt Maunganui landslide continues with police warning it could take days or even weeks. Recovery teams are using specialist equipment... Read More

Massive tree fall partly closes Yatton Park

A section of Yatton Park in Tauranga is closed after a large tree, estimated at 60m tall, came down on Sunday afternoon. A large section of the top end of... Read More

Sombre time at Mount as cruise ship arrives

The Riveria sailed into Tauranga Harbour this morning at 7am and is due to sail out at 3.15pm. Passengers were due to disembark from 8am, with many being... Read More

Mount Hot Pools and campground staff uninjured

All staff working at the Mount Hot Pools and neighbouring campground were uninjured when a deadly slip came crashing down into the facilities on Thursday morning,... Read More

Flooding closes two Waihī Beach businesses

The owners of two Waihī Beach businesses expect to be closed for several months after floodwaters from a major storm caused 'devastating” damage. The... Read More

Safety fears halt work at Mount Maunganui slip

A crack has been seen in the area above the Mount Maunganui slip, according to Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson. Experts have... Read More