The moon was 100 per cent visible from Earth, fully illuminated at its apogee for the 2019 overnight. In Rotorua, apart from the first two or three hours of kapok... Read More

Minister for Biosecurity Damien O'Connor says the second find of an unwanted fruit fly is disappointing and the Government is committed to ensuring it doesn't... Read More

Tauranga City Council staff have been working through a tender process with contractors as they seek a long-term solution to the slip that buried part of the Base... Read More

Te Puna is launching a rodent attack next month to start the ambitious goal of a pest-free Te Puna. Free rodent traps, free instruction, heaps of information... Read More

Extinction Rebellion Tauranga has staged non-violent direct action by blocking the intersection of Wharf and Willow streets. The aim of the action is to get 'leaders... Read More

Due to the ongoing swell and challenging surf conditions, doubled with the hot weather that Tauranga has been experiencing, Surf Life Saving New Zealand's local... Read More

When Carolyn Johnston saw a freedom camper tucking toilet paper into her pocket and wandering down to the beach, she couldn't resist a "perfect opportunity".... Read More

The fire risk across most regions of New Zealand is now extreme. Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking the public to be vigilant as the environment is like... Read More

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller says the last thing our Kiwifruit growers want is an infestation of the Queensland fruit fly. A male Queensland fruit fly has been... Read More

We don't hesitate to get a can out to zap the buggers, or pour pesticides all over our precious plants. But they're little things that make a big impact, and... Read More

The Fire Service has confirmed it was children playing with fire works that started a fire in Gate Pa overnight. Police says it had reports that adults were around... Read More

Children with fireworks are suspected of starting a scrub fire in Gate Pa overnight. The blaze in Humber Crescent was reported just after 9pm and was under control... Read More