Some licensed companies have been doing such a poor job of removing asbestos in schools, the Ministry of Education is looking at tighter controls. The ministry... Read More

New planning rules have been adopted in the Western Bay of Plenty, but one councillor has likened them to 'swallowing a dead rat”. The new rules allow... Read More

Now is the time to involve your tamarki/children in protecting the whenua and preparing for the impacts of climate change and natural hazards. Bay of Plenty... Read More

Reports are coming in about a fire in Omanawa in the Western Bay of Plenty. Fire and Emergency Central North Island Communications team says the fire is contained,... Read More

Property owners affected by the planned Edgecumbe to Thornton cycle path in Bay of Plenty say they fear it'll affect their livelihoods. Whakatāne... Read More

Katikati's Project Parore is hot on maintaining good fish passages in the Western Bay of Plenty. 'Little critters are a key indicator of good stream health... Read More

Have you ever thought of how you can prepare your home or property for extreme fire danger ahead of time? New Zealand's national fire and emergency first... Read More

Owhata Central Kids Kindergarten in Rotorua has been named the winner of the Daltons Late Bloomers Awards today. This marked the final phase of the much-loved... Read More

White Island Tours faces potential closure after being fined over half a million dollars for its role in the Whakaari/White Island disaster. Twenty-two people... Read More

The brother of a man killed in the Whakaari/White Island eruption says news his family will receive about $250,000 in reparations is "bittersweet". Twenty-two... Read More

Tauranga residents and visitors are reminded that several closures are in place on Mauao this week while Tauranga City Council undertake important track renewal... Read More

A magnitude 5 earthquake was felt in the North Island early this morning, but at a depth of 159 kilometres it was classed as a weak one. It was centred 30... Read More