While anti-mining organisation Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki, welcomes a government announcement confirming there will be no new mines on conservation land, it's... Read More

The health warning issued by the Medical Officer of Health last month for Otautu Bay has now been extended to include all of Lake Rotoehu. The public are also... Read More

New regulations are being introduced to reduce both the immediate harm to people and longer-term illness caused by hazardous substances in the workplace. The Health... Read More

Since it was first held in Whakatane in 2016, Oxfam Trailwalker has helped raise close to $2m for great causes. Oxfam New Zealand is now preparing to do it all again... Read More

Surface flooding is being reported around Tauranga as a heavy rain band passes over the city. Flooding has been reported on Takitimu Drive and on Devonport Road,... Read More

Gales and stormy weather moving up the country cut power a wide area at the top of the South Island overnight and brought winds gusting to 120 km/h to the capital. A... Read More

The hunt is on for an eco-terrorist after perch was discovered in Papamoa waterways. Catching the culprit will net the informant $5000 from the Bay of Plenty Regional... Read More

Trustpower Limited has delivered a substantial lift in profit for the six months ended 30 September 2017, reporting a net profit after tax for the half year of... Read More

Expect to need an extra pair of socks this week, as a low pressure system moving over the South Island and parts of central North Island brings snow, wind and rain. MetService... Read More

Our weather video this morning was filmed on Mount Main beach and features the oystercatchers on their newly laid egg. The weather forecast today is for a mostly... Read More

Dig out your inflatable Santa, your trees and your baubles and start untangling your strings of Christmas lights, because now is the time to plan for and enter... Read More

Surf Life Saving New Zealand is pleased to have the support of Tauranga City Council in delivering the DHL International Surf Rescue Challenge this month. Held... Read More