The biosecurity response to the find of a single male Oriental fruit fly in Papatoetoe is making good progress with extra traps in place, stepped up checks,... Read More

A large part of a waka, possibly dating back to the 16th century, has been found by a man swimming in the Waiari Stream at Te Puke. 'We've always known that... Read More

Snow is reported to be falling on the Desert Road this summer. A Tauranga woman whose family is on holiday at the top of Mt Ruapehu says they decided to have... Read More

Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe, are now in place says Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner North Mike Inglis. The move... Read More

Police are reminding outdoor enthusiasts how to keep safe when out hiking the trails this summer, following a rescue at Wairere Falls near Matamata. A hiker... Read More

If you're out for an early morning stroll on the beach this summer, you might come across more than just a beautiful sunrise. The beach grooming team will... Read More

Kiwis throughout the country will be heading to the beach to enjoy the sea's bounty this summer. But, before you go gathering shellfish, New Zealand Food... Read More

OPINION Someone mentioned to me the other day that they had little fruit on their plum tree compared with mine. They said they didn't see very many... Read More

Every morning, the staff at the Rotorua Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday Park collect a bag of rubbish from the lakefront carpark. Rotorua Lakes Council removed... Read More

Visitors and residents in the Bay of Plenty are being warned to watch where they tread on the beach this summer. While many people will be here to relax,... Read More

Barbecues, bonfires, caravans, Christmas trees and days out on the boat are key for a classic Kiwi summer, so now is the time to refresh on some fire safety... Read More

A health warning has been issued by the local Medical Officer of Health for Holdens Bay in Lake Rotorua due to a potentially toxic algal bloom. During the... Read More