A tsunami warning has been issued for all of Tonga following a violent eruption of the Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha'apai underwater volcano this afternoon. The warning... Read More

Summertime enjoyment has been marred in the streets north of Mount Maunganui shopping centre by a putrid stench from nearby stormwater drains. 'It really stinks... Read More

The Rotorua area is moving to level one of a water shortage event as Ngongotahā Stream reaches its lowest recorded flow since records began in 1975. Bay of Plenty... Read More

It is now safe to swim and collect shellfish from the Tauranga Harbour in Matua following a wastewater overflow on Saturday. Tauranga City Council is advising... Read More

An unusual number of cluster earthquakes have been recorded beneath Ruapheu's summit since December, but scientists say it hasn't affected the alert level. GeoNet... Read More

A University of Canterbury Earthquake Engineering professor who is leading worldwide research into the effects of ground-shaking caused by earthquakes has gained... Read More

New Zealand's deadly summer on the water came to Mount Maunganui last week with three separate serious water incidents, including a fatality, occurring along our... Read More

Following several serious incidents at beaches in the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty, Surf Life Saving New Zealand is urging beachgoers to take care in the water. 'Beaches... Read More

A handbook offering practical guidance on how to plant strategically to feed bees is now available free to New Zealand farmers. The document brings together knowledge... Read More

Tauranga's water supply has hit a record low with water usage rising 14.3 million litres above the daily average. The repercussions could see a complete... Read More

With weather conditions in the Coromandel expected to remain dry and hot for at least another week, Thames-Coromandel District Council is urging people to be aware... Read More

With summer in full swing, our pets are just as keen as us to spend more time outdoors. Their innate tendency to stalk and injure wildlife mean it's our responsibility... Read More