07:00pm Mon 01 Jan, 2024
Researchers have discovered seaweed could play a crucial role in enhancing global food security after global catastrophe such as nuclear war. The team, including... Read More
11:00am Sat 30 Dec, 2023
With the holidays upon us and the promise of sunny beach days ahead, Coast Care Bay of Plenty is reminding beach users to be proactive in taking care of the... Read More
06:50am Sat 30 Dec, 2023
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to not set off fireworks this New Year's Eve and over the summer. Community education manager Adrian Nacey... Read More
11:45am Fri 29 Dec, 2023
St John is reminding people to stay safe in the water this summer, as families head to beaches, swimming holes, rivers and backyard pools. In 2022, Hato Hone... Read More
07:00am Fri 29 Dec, 2023
A day out on Lake Rotorua turned into a nerve-wracking situation when four people didn't return as expected. They were last seen swimming, possibly headed... Read More
07:30am Thu 28 Dec, 2023
The number of kingfishers (kōtare), fantails (pīwakawaka) and other native birds are increasing on Mark and Devon Slee's farm, thanks to extensive planting... Read More
06:45am Thu 28 Dec, 2023
Waihī Beach residents are horrified after finding a significant native NZ dotterel nesting site has been vandalised. Over the last four years, Waihī Beach... Read More
11:15am Wed 27 Dec, 2023
The temperature outside is increasing and so is the likelihood of algal blooms in local lakes. That's why Rotorua Lakes Council, in partnership... Read More
06:45am Wed 27 Dec, 2023
Summer in New Zealand is synonymous with beaches, pools and barbecues. And, of course, long days spent in, or around, the water. We hit up those whose job... Read More
10:40am Tue 26 Dec, 2023
Firefighting is expected to continue on Matakana Island for several days. The blaze, which broke out on Saturday night, has already burnt through more than... Read More
10:10am Tue 26 Dec, 2023
Lined with beautiful coastlines and endless beaches and bays, the Western Bay of Plenty attracts thousands of beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers. With beautiful... Read More
08:30am Tue 26 Dec, 2023
Firefighting efforts on Matakana Island will continue until at least Wednesday, Fire and Emergency says. The blaze, which broke out on Saturday night, has... Read More