Property

Crews at scene of forest fire on Matakana Island

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

Fire crews battle fire on Matakana Island

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

Stay cool but fence the pool this summer

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

Healthier homes support renewed

An initiative dedicated to helping homeowners create warmer, healthier environments remains committed to supporting the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation... Read More

Why 'boring' real estate stats are good news

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

Fire destroys house in Coromandel

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

Tips to reduce water usage in gardens

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

Power safety warning for DIY Kiwis

As the summer months get underway, Kiwis will be getting ready to ‘do it themselves' around the house. Whether you're planning to paint the house, build... Read More

Multiple fire trucks at Pāpāmoa house fire

Multiple fire trucks and fire fighters are at the scene of a house fire in Pāpāmoa. A Fire Emergency NZ northern shift manager says they received multiple... Read More

Power outage following crash into power pole

A power outage is affecting nearly 100 properties at Omanu following a vehicle crashing into a power pole in the area. Police received a report of a single... Read More

Maungatapu fire under investigation

A fire investigator is visiting the scene on Sunday morning following a house fire in Maungatapu on Saturday night. A Fire and Emergency spokesperson says... Read More

Cost of building a home continually increasing

The average cost of building a home in Aotearoa New Zealand's main centres has increased by less than half as much as last year. QV CostBuilder is New Zealand's... Read More