There has been a small eruption at Whakaari-White Island, with a plume of ash briefly visible. Earth Sciences New Zealand said the volcano erupted at 5.35pm... Read More

As the roar gets underway, NZ Mountain Safety Council is reminding hunters to focus on safety. Thousands of hunters are expected to take part in the roar... Read More

An estuary near Maketū in the Bay of Plenty has had its original name Te Heriheri restored as part of an iwi-led project to restore the health of the entire... Read More

The public is being reminded of the 30-metre exclusion zone extending from the base of Mauao, following curiosity from paddleboarders about a dead whale that... Read More

Volcanic alert levels for Whakaari/White Island have been lowered. There was a minor eruption last week, raising warning levels and leaving flights at Tauranga... Read More

Projects exploring potential new geothermal power station sites in the Bay of Plenty will receive a $20 million Government loan. Regional Development and... Read More

Tauranga's Andy Morris is gearing up for a mechanical showdown like no other as he heads to Feilding to compete in the Civil Contractors New Zealand Cable Price... Read More

With the average price of petrol hitting a near four-year high, petrol containers are flying off the shelves as Kiwis rush to stock up. The Middle East conflict... Read More

The fire that tore through more than 3000ha of Tongariro National Park in November was accidentally lit by a spark from a car wheel and cost nearly $1 million... Read More

People interested in protecting the environment are being encouraged to enrol in new hands-on conservation training launching across the Bay of Plenty this month. Bay... Read More

'My first day at school.” Tuesday, February 3, 1931. 'My very first.” Excitement tempered by first day jitters probably. Aged six, and in the... Read More

An Ōropi resident says he is 'angry and frustrated” at the slow response to his repeated calls about illegal dumping of asbestos near a Tauranga city... Read More