02:00pm Mon 25 Dec, 2023
Firefighting is continuing on Matakana Island, where a vegetation fire has been burning in scrub and forestry slash since Saturday night. The fire was contained... Read More
07:55pm Sun 24 Dec, 2023
Firefighters will be on the ground overnight to monitor the fire on Matakana Island, says Fire and Emergency New Zealand District Commander Jeff Maunder. "They'll... Read More
02:50pm Sun 24 Dec, 2023
Fire fighters continue to work on containing a fire on Matakana Island, with extra resources being sent to the island today. Crews will be staying on the... Read More
11:00am Sun 24 Dec, 2023
Is your home ‘alone' these holidays? - Ka pōaha tō whare i ēnei hararei? NZ Police say ensuring your home and property is secure from burglars is... Read More
09:50am Sun 24 Dec, 2023
Two helicopters, nine fire trucks and 24 crew are battling a forestry fire on Matakana Island near Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty this morning. Fire and Emergency... Read More
07:15am Sun 24 Dec, 2023
Fire and Emergency NZ says multiple fire crews are arriving at Matakana Island early this morning by barge following a large forest fire on Saturday night. Two... Read More
09:00pm Sat 23 Dec, 2023
Update, 11.20pm: Fire emergency services are responding to a large forestry fire on Matakana Island on Saturday evening. 'Fire and Emergency was alerted to... Read More
04:00pm Sat 23 Dec, 2023
Get ready to beat the heat and keep your loved ones safe from any pool-related incidents this summer. Tauranga City Council is reminding private pool users... Read More
08:30am Tue 19 Dec, 2023
An initiative dedicated to helping homeowners create warmer, healthier environments remains committed to supporting the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation... Read More
08:00am Tue 19 Dec, 2023
Tauranga and Marlborough were the only parts of New Zealand not to experience an increase in house prices over the November quarter, new data from QV shows. It... Read More
06:17pm Sat 16 Dec, 2023
Fire has destroyed a house in the Coromandel on Saturday afternoon. Three houses have been involved in a large fire at Cooks Beach today, with the fire destroying... Read More
04:00pm Mon 11 Dec, 2023
Tauranga's peak water use days have reduced by an impressive seven per cent since the city brought in its Water-Watchers Plan two years ago. The year-round... Read More