Environment
07:00am Sun 20 Apr, 2025
Waihī's refuse station is closing temporarily while new weighbridges are installed. The Waihī Refuse Transfer Station, owned and operated by Hauraki District... Read More
08:00am Sat 19 Apr, 2025
Have you got old poisons, pool chemicals or garden sprays lurking in your shed? Registrations are now open for MyHazWaste, a free, organised drop-off day... Read More
02:00pm Fri 18 Apr, 2025
It's home to Scruffy the rabbit that's often mistaken for a stuffed toy, Rosie the cantankerous goat, a one-eyed chicken, horses, guinea pigs and a friendly... Read More
11:20am Fri 18 Apr, 2025
A soft food and beverage carton revolution is under way in Waihī Beach. Brought to life by Sustainable Waihī Beach, Te Kura Tātahi o Waihī | Waihī Beach... Read More
08:00am Fri 18 Apr, 2025
Moturiki (Leisure Island) and the Mauao base track have reopened after a temporary closure because of high swells caused by the incoming ex-cyclone Tam. Tauranga... Read More
04:00pm Thu 17 Apr, 2025
Tauranga has had a strong summer cruise season, with 91 ship arrivals contributing to our visitor economy. 'It's pleasing to see those cancellations and/or... Read More
09:00am Thu 17 Apr, 2025
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is hoping for clearer skies in Rotorua this winter as it prepares to carry out annual wood burner checks across the city. Historically,... Read More
04:00pm Wed 16 Apr, 2025
The onset of Cyclone Tam has prompted DoC to close tracks to Coromandel's Mautohe Cathedral Cove and urge visitors not to go to the famous beach. MetService... Read More
02:00pm Tue 15 Apr, 2025
Severe gales up to 140km/h and torrential downpours set to begin overnight have prompted MetService to upgrade weather warnings for Auckland and the upper North... Read More
10:50am Tue 15 Apr, 2025
With Easter weekend arriving, New Zealand Mountain Safety Council is reminding trampers to be prepared for autumn conditions when planning their outdoor adventures. As... Read More
10:00am Tue 15 Apr, 2025
Work to remove hundreds of wilding conifers at Coromandel's Opera Point Reserve will begin this week. Wilding conifers are a pest tree species impacting on... Read More
07:30am Tue 15 Apr, 2025
School holidays may be spent inside across the country with a punchy cold snap, snow and a storm inbound for parts of the country this week. In an update... Read More
20-Apr 08:00
Mini passion spans generations
20-Apr 07:00
Waihī refuse station to close for upgrades
20-Apr 06:50
Pharmac announces proposal to ease inhaler access
19-Apr 16:00
How 'ghosting' phones aims to save lives
19-Apr 15:00
Ex-teacher’s path: crisis to PhD
19-Apr 14:00
Paralysed Mount Maunganui new mum’s big step
19-Apr 13:00
SH35 down to one lane for six months
19-Apr 11:45
Award-winning holiday home film debuts
19-Apr 11:20
Katikati Arts Junction repair works begin
19-Apr 10:00
College boys win with gasp-filled comedy
19-Apr 09:00
Nominations open for Te Puke Citizen of the Year
19-Apr 08:00
Te Puke hosts free hazardous waste disposal day
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